Job Information
Alaska Airlines Manager Employee Relations in SeaTac, Washington
Company Alaska Airlines
The Team
Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.
Role Summary
The Manager, Employee Relations is responsible for employee relations activities in support of Alaska Airlines. As a people leader, the Manager, Employee Relations: sets priorities for the team, provides coaching regarding situational judgement, gives advisement, and consults with the business during the investigative process. This role will report to the Director of Employee Relations and will work closely with the HR Business Partners, Legal, Labor, Compliance, Culture and Belonging, and other groups to promote fairness, company values, and accountability in the workplace and to respond timely, appropriately, and fairly to employee concerns.
Key Duties
Lead a team of Employee Relations Partners to successfully resolve people issues and mitigate employment risks.
Establish priorities for team to ensure investigations are complete, thorough, and within appropriate timelines.
Execute strategy in partnership with Director, while leveraging insights to influence organization direction and to assist with employee situations that could have high organizational impact.
Provide advisement and consultation with leaders regarding investigations and Employee Relations matters utilizing practical strategies and best practices.
Make decisions relative to team member capacity and organizational priorities.
Develop people through effective performance management, delegation, timely feedback, stretch assignment identification, individual capacity, and time management.
Create a culture of belonging and foster a workplace where employees trust they belong and can contribute to company goals and success.
Shape culture of team through action, presence, and reinforcement of behaviors.
Cultivate constructive and collaborative relationships with critical stakeholders and peers to share information, influence change, and drive resolutions to improve the employee experience and leader capability.
Develop and implement various policies, processes and programs including investigations, policy interpretation and sensitive work-related issues.
Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills
Required
5 years of experience in Employee Relations, Human Resources, or a related area.
2 years of leadership experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or an additional two years of training/experience in lieu of this degree.
Demonstrated ability in providing excellent judgement, influencing stakeholders, and in problem solving.
Innovative, apolitical, resilient, fact-based, and a creative solutions-focused mindset, with ability to thrive in a rapidly-changing, collaborative environment and to manage conflict.
Demonstrated ability to seek out and incorporate feedback from all levels of the organization.
Experience designing and managing complex processes and projects.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other Microsoft products as well as common HR applications.
Ability to travel occasionally as needed.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum age of 18.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred
PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification.
Knowledge of Employee Relations that covers a wide variety of employee needs and concerns, such as understanding local, state and federal laws, conflict and grievance resolution, policy application, and general
Human Resources components.
Previous work experience with employees represented by a union.
In-depth experience in HR functional areas (generalist, Employee Relations etc.).
Experience with communications and change management.
Job-Specific Leadership Expectations
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.
Salary Range
$117,850 - $176,800 / year
Total Target Compensation Range (incl. bonus & equity)
$129,635 - $194,480
Salary Details
Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Horizon employees. Alaska/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.
Note: We don’t typically hire at the top of the range.
Total Rewards
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.
Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air
Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
Generous 401k match program
Quarterly and annual bonus plans
Generous holiday and paid time off
For more information about Alaska/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.
FLSA Status Exempt
Employment Type Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requisition Type Management
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 6/1/2025
Location Seattle - Hub
Regulatory Information Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement It is the policy of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment.
We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.
We have established an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 503”) and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (“VEVRAA”). All applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. In addition, we have established an audit and reporting system to allow for effective measurement of its equal employment opportunity activities.
To implement this policy, we will:
(1) Recruit, hire, train and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other legally protected categories;
(2) Ensure that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements; and
(3) Ensure that all personnel actions and employment activities such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air sponsored programs, and tuition assistance will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.
Employees and applicants for employment will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have engaged or may engage in (1) filing a complaint, (2) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by, or exercising any other right protected by, any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA, or (3) assisting or participating in any investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA.
Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.
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Job Locations USA-WA-SeaTac
Requisition ID 2025-14572
Category Corporate & Operations
Alaska Airlines
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