Hawaiian Airlines
Overview
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 Chief People Officer (CPO) leads the people strategy for Alaska Airlines and is responsible for shaping and executing a forward-thinking human capital strategy that supports Alaska’s mission and values. Reporting directly to the CEO and a member of the executive committee, the CPO oversees all aspects of human resources, including talent acquisition, organizational development, total rewards, and employee experience, ensuring alignment with Alaska’s values and business objectives. Responsibilities
Set and steward the enterprise-wide people strategy, ensuring alignment with Alaska’s global business objectives, cultural aspirations, and operational excellence. Serve as key advisor to executive leadership and the Board on talent strategy, organizational health, and culture, serving as a visible champion of Alaska’s values. Lead the design of global HR strategies that enable international operations, talent mobility, cultural integration, and compliance across jurisdictions. Enable strategic partnership with labor relations and legal, shaping union engagement and collective bargaining agreements across Alaska Air Group. Set the vision for leadership development and organizational capability, ensuring the workforce is future-ready through robust performance management, learning, and succession planning frameworks. Champion a culture of belonging and care, embedding Alaska’s values throughout the employee lifecycle and organizational behavior. Shape employee engagement strategies that drive satisfaction, productivity, and retention, positioning Alaska Airlines as an employer of choice. Oversee the enterprise talent acquisition strategy, ensuring the attraction of high-performing talent across all geographies and functions. Oversee the evolution of total rewards programs, including compensation, benefits, and executive pay, ensuring competitiveness, equity, and alignment with performance and industry trends. Ensure the HR function is continuously evolving to meet the demands of a growing global workforce and shifting business needs. Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies that can transform HR processes, including AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics for talent management, performance optimization, and employee experience. Establish and maintain clear, measurable KPIs to assess the effectiveness of people strategies, including talent acquisition, retention, leadership development, and employee satisfaction metrics. Qualifications
Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills 15 years progressive leadership experience, including: Min of 10 yrs in executive or senior leadership roles with enterprise-wide impact. Proven experience leading large, complex organizations with union and non-union workforces. Bachelor’s degree. Proven success in leading HR strategy in complex, matrixed organizations. Demonstrated success in leading cultural transformation and organizational change. Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder engagement skills. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Preferred Strong understanding of aviation industry dynamics and regulatory environment. Experience with global HR operations. Leadership Expectations
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance. Success leading cohesive, results-oriented teams and efficiently navigating people and processes through ambiguity, managing and coordinating demands in a fast-paced environment, and accepting ownership and accountability to consistently deliver on commitments. Salary & Benefits
Salary range: / year Salary Details : The pay range and total target compensation package listed above is the expected pay offered for this position at the start of employment. Your pay will be based on multiple factors, including location, relevant experience/level, experience level, and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon employees. Alaska/Hawaiian/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, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status. Unlimited confirmed travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air (flight processing fee may apply depending on the company being hired into and the airline being booked) Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits Generous 401k match program Quarterly and annual bonus plans Equity grants Generous holiday and paid time off Lounge membership Legal & Compliance
Regulatory Information, Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement, and related compliance information are provided for awareness and legal compliance, including statements of nondiscrimination and the company’s commitment to equal opportunity. The employer prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment based on protected categories, and maintains an EEO Compliance Program. All applicants and employees are treated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories. The company also adheres to DOT regulations and pre-employment drug testing policies where applicable. Apply by
7:00 PM Pacific Time on 11/8/2025 FLSA Status : Exempt Employment Type : Full-Time Requisition Type : Executive Regular/Temporary : Regular Location : Seattle - Hub
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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 Chief People Officer (CPO) leads the people strategy for Alaska Airlines and is responsible for shaping and executing a forward-thinking human capital strategy that supports Alaska’s mission and values. Reporting directly to the CEO and a member of the executive committee, the CPO oversees all aspects of human resources, including talent acquisition, organizational development, total rewards, and employee experience, ensuring alignment with Alaska’s values and business objectives. Responsibilities
Set and steward the enterprise-wide people strategy, ensuring alignment with Alaska’s global business objectives, cultural aspirations, and operational excellence. Serve as key advisor to executive leadership and the Board on talent strategy, organizational health, and culture, serving as a visible champion of Alaska’s values. Lead the design of global HR strategies that enable international operations, talent mobility, cultural integration, and compliance across jurisdictions. Enable strategic partnership with labor relations and legal, shaping union engagement and collective bargaining agreements across Alaska Air Group. Set the vision for leadership development and organizational capability, ensuring the workforce is future-ready through robust performance management, learning, and succession planning frameworks. Champion a culture of belonging and care, embedding Alaska’s values throughout the employee lifecycle and organizational behavior. Shape employee engagement strategies that drive satisfaction, productivity, and retention, positioning Alaska Airlines as an employer of choice. Oversee the enterprise talent acquisition strategy, ensuring the attraction of high-performing talent across all geographies and functions. Oversee the evolution of total rewards programs, including compensation, benefits, and executive pay, ensuring competitiveness, equity, and alignment with performance and industry trends. Ensure the HR function is continuously evolving to meet the demands of a growing global workforce and shifting business needs. Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies that can transform HR processes, including AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics for talent management, performance optimization, and employee experience. Establish and maintain clear, measurable KPIs to assess the effectiveness of people strategies, including talent acquisition, retention, leadership development, and employee satisfaction metrics. Qualifications
Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills 15 years progressive leadership experience, including: Min of 10 yrs in executive or senior leadership roles with enterprise-wide impact. Proven experience leading large, complex organizations with union and non-union workforces. Bachelor’s degree. Proven success in leading HR strategy in complex, matrixed organizations. Demonstrated success in leading cultural transformation and organizational change. Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder engagement skills. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Preferred Strong understanding of aviation industry dynamics and regulatory environment. Experience with global HR operations. Leadership Expectations
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance. Success leading cohesive, results-oriented teams and efficiently navigating people and processes through ambiguity, managing and coordinating demands in a fast-paced environment, and accepting ownership and accountability to consistently deliver on commitments. Salary & Benefits
Salary range: / year Salary Details : The pay range and total target compensation package listed above is the expected pay offered for this position at the start of employment. Your pay will be based on multiple factors, including location, relevant experience/level, experience level, and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon employees. Alaska/Hawaiian/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, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status. Unlimited confirmed travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air (flight processing fee may apply depending on the company being hired into and the airline being booked) Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits Generous 401k match program Quarterly and annual bonus plans Equity grants Generous holiday and paid time off Lounge membership Legal & Compliance
Regulatory Information, Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement, and related compliance information are provided for awareness and legal compliance, including statements of nondiscrimination and the company’s commitment to equal opportunity. The employer prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment based on protected categories, and maintains an EEO Compliance Program. All applicants and employees are treated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories. The company also adheres to DOT regulations and pre-employment drug testing policies where applicable. Apply by
7:00 PM Pacific Time on 11/8/2025 FLSA Status : Exempt Employment Type : Full-Time Requisition Type : Executive Regular/Temporary : Regular Location : Seattle - Hub
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