Sr HR Business Partner

Southwest Airlines
401(k)
United States, Texas, Dallas
Jul 22, 2025
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: Southwest Airlines promises to provide Employees with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. The Sr HRBP leads the People strategy for assigned business units, provides strategic counsel and consultative partnership to Leaders and drives growth and evolution. This role collaborates with various partners and provides consultation to the department's Sr. Leadership Team by analyzing People issues such as retention, morale, and recommending solutions in partnerships with Centers of Excellence. The Sr HR Business Partner is a skilled communicator and organized collaborator, who is ready to drive the future of Southwest. 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 Collaborate with assigned departments/portfolios to support People initiatives by understanding the organization's objectives, issues, needs, and key success factors Develop and maintain partnerships with senior decision makers within assigned department through the development of in-depth knowledge of the business, both strategically and tactically Serve as an advisor by appropriately challenging Leaders, while maintaining strong business partnership and relationships with assigned departments, Executives, and Leaders applying a high degree of confidence Partner with Organizational Design, Workforce Effectiveness, and Analytics Team projects and initiatives including, but not limited to, indirect headcount planning, department re-organizations, and workforce metrics Serve as a strategic business Advisor to the Senior Leadership Team of each business unit or specialty group regarding key organizational and management issues Serve as Partner regarding department re-organizations using org design methodology Serve as the first point of contact for Employees and Leaders regarding questions and guidance on fundamental HR topics and issues by partnering with the relevant Centers of Excellence Advise Leadership on human resource related activities such as strategic staffing and annual performance and merit cycle May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders Knowledge, 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 resources Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems Knowledge of principles and processes for providing Customer and personal services, including Customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of Customer satisfaction Skilled in understanding and applying information to contribute to the organization's strategic plan Skilled in HR technology and information systems. Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems Skilled in collecting, organizing, visualizing, and assimilating data including turning raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software Skilled in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among unrelated events) Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense Ability to use data effectively and be fluent with HR technology to analyze and tell stories with the data Education Required: High School Diploma or GED Experience Expert-level experience, expansive and far-reaching knowledge in: Human Resources disciplines with strategic focus Licensing/Certification N/A Physical Abilities Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job Other Qualifications Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 Must be at least 18 years of age Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines Pay & Benefits Competitive market salary from $122,200 - $135,800 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 limits ProfitSharing 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.** Please print/save this job description because it won't be available after you apply.