HR Initiatives Program Manager

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. 

The HR Initiatives Program Manager is responsible for owning the vision and long-term roadmap for the People Team as well as the successful execution of the largest and highest priority People Team initiatives. As an individual contributor, this role uses considerable judgement to define strategy and follow through on road mapping, resourcing, planning and execution of the most complex and transformative People Team efforts., such as integration with Hawaiian Airlines and the replacement of PeopleSoft HCM.

• Own the People Team strategic roadmap including visioning, goals, and the yearly planning process
• As the subject matter expert in program and project management, the incumbent will ensure the successful execution of the top priorities of the People Team
• Define resource requirements and budgets
• Define individual project structure within the overall program and provide guidance and mentorship to project managers leading those efforts as necessary
• Use influence to work across the division and with external stakeholders to understand, document and build project plans around complex scope
• Partner with SMEs in process improvement, business analysis, change management and other disciplines to provide holistic support to program execution
• Identify, develop contingency planning, escalate and mitigate issues and risks
• Monitor and effectively communicate program progress with data analysis, metrics and status reporting to all stakeholders including senior company leadership
• Identifies opportunities to save time/cost or to increase benefits
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices

Required

• 7 years of experience in project or program management or similar area
• Bachelor’s degree, or an additional 2 years of training/experience in lieu of degree.
• Ability to manage expectations in a high-pressure, deadline filled environment.
• Ability to identify problems and collaboratively develop alternatives for solutions.
• Experience with MS Office suite and SmartSheet.
• Strong analytical, communication and people skills
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Experience working in Human Resources
• Experience using metrics and reports to manage/monitor workload
• Consultative, with the ability to effectively influence stakeholders

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

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.

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
   

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We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.