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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.

As a Regional HR Business Partner for the Houston/Dallas region, you’ll serve as a strategic, embedded advisor to Ground Operations, Cargo, Provo, and GSE Leaders, shaping People strategies that directly influence our stations’ success. You’ll partner closely with Station Directors and Leadership Teams to deliver forward‑thinking HR solutions, while collaborating across People, Learning & Development and other stakeholder groups to attract, retain, and develop top talent. By blending deep HR expertise with strong business acumen, you’ll guide leaders through complex workforce needs, elevate the Employee experience, and support operational excellence. Ultimately, your work ensures our People are set up to thrive, enabling Southwest to run a reliable, customer‑friendly operation and continue connecting People to what’s important in their lives with the world‑class hospitality we’re known for.

Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX headquarters facility during business hours.

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.

Serve as the strategic advisor to Ground Ops Station Director(s) and Station Leaders ensuring the People strategy aligns to business objectives

Partner with Centers of Excellence (COEs) and key partners to recommend solutions and appropriately challenge Leaders, while maintaining strong business partnership and relationships with assigned Departments, Executives, and Leaders

Champion Talent Management philosophy and delivery of key Talent Management activities

Collaborate with Leadership and Legal on performance improvement cases

Partner with Talent Acquisition to develop hiring strategy and ensure consistency across Ground Ops in talent identification, evaluation, selection

Provide insights to Station Leaders and Directors on talent readiness and succession plans across the Ground Ops system

Partner with Compensation to ensure consistency and equity in job offers, promotion and market adjustments

Knowledge of HR law, principles, practices and methods related to recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits talent management, workforce planning, and organizational design and effectiveness

Skilled in building business cases and developing PowerPoint presentations that tell a story and inform decisions

Skilled in facilitating talent activities (talent and performance calibrations, succession planning, etc.) Skilled in managing filled and open headcount and executing on hiring plan to achieve Department workforce strategy

Ability to collect and synthesize information related to Employee performance and behavioral concerns, recommend appropriate progressive discipline approach, and assist in developing and delivering documentation

Required: High School Diploma or GED

Human Resources

Consulting leadership on people strategies related to talent management & development, performance improvement, HR operations, talent acquisition & strategy, and compensation

Working with labor relations and union contract environments

Knowledgeable of the HR law, principles, practices, and methods related to talent management workforce planning, training, and organizational effectiveness

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

S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986

For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.

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.

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.