Department : People
Our Company Promise
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Job Description :
The People Consultant is responsible for delivering department initiatives and communications while ensuring alignment across multiple stakeholders. This includes supporting communication plans, activities, delivering leadership updates, department projects, and department updates. We are recruiting for 2 People Consultants, please see the info below.
HR Ops - Drug and Alcohol Team :
- This Consultant would be responsible for elevating the effectiveness and scalability of our Drug and Alcohol Program. This position will drive cross-functional initiatives, streamline compliance workflows, and ensure timely execution of program enhancements. By embedding project management expertise into the team, we'll improve coordination with HR, operations, and vendors-delivering a more agile, data-driven, and employee-centered approach to safety and regulatory compliance.
Compliance Administration :
The Consultant on the Compliance Administration Team serves as a strategic driver of department initiatives, communications, and stakeholder alignment-ensuring our Compass remains focused on regulatory excellence. This role supports the Team responsible for all existing and previous employee records, guiding Southwest Airlines from onboarding through post-employment with accurate and confidential documentation that supports every stage of an Employee's life. By connecting data, processes, and people, the Consultant helps minimize risk, enhance transparency, and deliver measurable impact across SWA.Additional details
The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX Headquarters facility during business hours.
U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.
We're committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.
Responsibilities
Partner with various Customers to identify requirements while understanding changes to business processes and procedures, and help with the implementation and delivery of the initiativesPrepare Leaders with data, background information, talking points, education, and visual materials when presenting to executives, internal stakeholders, and external partnersPartner closely with the People Strategy & Planning and Standards functions assigned to support the various departments and stakeholders to ensure alignment, prioritization and proactively identify and resolve problemsConsolidate weekly reports updates from Leaders and ensure the most relevant info is shared with senior LeadersPlan and execute large-scale meetings in alignment with Leadership expectations and prioritiesPartner with Senior Leadership across the People pillar to lead various activities required in the ongoing development and delivery of strategic initiativesManage priorities across multiple areas and advise on timely content and channel plans that meet or exceed objectives and deliver measurable business resultsManage annual budget to ensure effective utilization of fiscal resources and partner with FP&A to report inaccuracies or make corrections to the budgetEnsure timely communication to inspire and inform Employees about cultural events, programs, and initiativesCollaborate with and contribute to Corporate Communications initiatives and efforts to apply a consistent brand voice, deliver a thoughtful narrative to our employees (and prospective employees), and cultivate a culture of gratitudePartner with department pillars to analyze, develop, and maintain department Companywide survey results and action planCollaborate with People Strategy & Planning team to develop monthly department newsletter and manage the communication trackerEstablish project governance for pillar initiatives, monitor project milestones deliverables, and assist with implementation plan and executionMay perform other job duties as directed by Employee's LeadersKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resourcesKnowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systemsSkilled in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutionsSkilled in bringing others together and trying to reconcile differencesSkilled in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-makingAbility to tell or recognize when something is wrong or is likely to go wrongAbility to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understandAbility to produce unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problemEducation
Required : High School Diploma or GEDExperience
Advanced-level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in :Consulting
Strategic planningAnalyticsLeading cross functional projectsHuman ResourcesPreferred experience and knowledge in :Project Management
SalesforceQuickbaseWorkdayAlteryxTableauHR ComplianceLicensing / Certification
N / APhysical Abilities
Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station / desk / office area] for extended periods of timeAbility to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the jobAbility to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the jobOther Qualifications
Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelinesMust be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986Must be at least 18 years of ageMust be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelinesPay & Benefits
Competitive market salary from $103,750 - $115,300 per year
depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.Benefits you'll love
Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
Southwest will help fund your 401(k) retirement savings with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings
Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit
Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)
Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.
Explore more Benefits you'll love : careers.southwestair.com / benefits
Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.401(k) match contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and applicable IRS limitsProfitSharing contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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