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 People Operations Specialist is responsible for developing solutions to the management of employee data at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. As an individual contributor, this role makes recommendations to improve employee data management, processing, auditing and reporting.

Key Duties

• Takes initiative to audit employee data, analyze for inconsistencies, and resolve issues to drive accurate reporting and data compliance for the HR team.

• Processes employee job changes, including hires, terminations and company transfers.

• Develops PeopleSoft (HRIS) queries and reports in response to employee data requests.

• Makes recommendations on internal processes, including seniority roster maintenance, and wage scale step increases.

• Applies knowledge of collective bargaining agreements to research and respond to employee data inquiries from labor and union representatives.

• Develops thoughtful, clear and concise contractual or policy-based responses to employee questions and concerns.

• Maintains vacation bidding reports and annual union and wage-scale contract increases. Investigates, tracks, and resolves system problems relating to employee data.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Required

• 2 years of experience in human resources, employee records, HR analytics or related area.

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in human resources, business administration, or a related discipline, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.

• Proficient with Employee Records Information System principles, processes, and procedures.

• Thorough understanding of business systems.

• Demonstrates initiative, outstanding customer service skills, and a proven ability to learn quickly.

• Detail oriented and highly organized, with ability to multi-task and work independently with limited guidance in a fast-paced environment.

• Effective communication skills (e.g., verbal, written, and listening).

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule based on the business needs.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum age of 18.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Experience using PeopleSoft or similar HRIS.

• PHR or SHRM-CP certification.

• Familiar with collective bargaining agreements.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Where permitted by applicable law, new hires must have received the COVID-19 vaccine. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities or for a sincerely held religious belief.

Total Rewards

• Competitive total rewards package

• Medical, dental and vision benefits

• 401k match program

• Monthly incentive pay plan

• Annual incentive pay plan

• Generous paid time off

• Travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air

Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 1/7/2022
Employment Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requisition ID 2021-7070
Equal Employment Opportunity Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information (including family medical history) or other legally protected characteristics. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will also be considered for employment, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are an E-Verify Â® employer, where required by law.