Department:

Talent & Leadership Development

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:

Job SummaryThe Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant leads the development and execution of enterprise-wide talent acquisition strategies to meet organizational sourcing and staffing needs. Serves as a subject matter expert in industry trends, internal policies, and emerging best practices, and provides strategic guidance to both internal and external stakeholders. This role collaborates cross-functionally, drives innovative, forward-looking recruitment solutions aligned with current and future workforce demands.

ResponsibilitiesServe as an influential strategic partner to multiple business and functional Leaders by challenging ideas and thought processes as well as providing strategic, integrated advice and direction on business issues with Talent Acquisition implicationsDesign dashboards and reports, deliver analytics insights, and collaborate with stakeholders to present analytics, measure targets, and develop roadmaps.Support the broader team with expertise in Talent Acquisition by creating methodologies, processes, and guides to enable business functions through data analysis and hiring strategies.Develop and maintain partnerships and credibility with senior decision makers through the development of in-depth knowledge of the business, both strategically and operationallyAct as a strategic partner to functional and business leaders by delivering expert-level, integrated talent acquisition guidance and insightsTranslate broad business priorities into tactical action plans by developing and implementing strategic solutions to address complex inclusive staffing challenges for targeted talent segments and geographiesDesign and execute innovative/non-traditional recruiting methods and strategies tailored to the most critical talent needs across their respective business/geographyDevelop and implement workforce plans, refine forecasting capabilities, and leverage talent pipeline strategies by partnering with HR Business Partners and Leadership in order to communicate, optimize, and act on data-driven insightsTrack and report key metrics by translating insights into a compelling narrative to influence data-based decision-making at the Senior Leadership levelDeliver on strategic direction by staying abreast of internal and external perspectives, data trends, technology platforms, HR laws and regulations, and best practicesDevelop and sustain trusted partnerships with senior decision-makers through a deep understanding of business operations and strategic prioritiesSupport the strategic optimization and continuous improvement of recruitment technology platforms, including the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects with enterprise-wide implications, delivering high-impact talent solutions within scope, timeline, and budgetUtilize technology (Tableau, Alteryx, Workday Reporting, etc.) to drive efficiency in own work and Departmental processes, including serving as technical subject matter expert for Team and DepartmentDevelop presentations for Senior Leadership by translating raw data into visualizations and highlighting key outputs in order to present data in a way that is understandable to various audiencesActively engage with the HR community and business stakeholders to deliver guidance on current and emerging talent acquisition trendsMay perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesDeep knowledge of full-cycle recruitment processes and talent acquisition strategiesDemonstrated ability to effectively influence and navigate across organizational boundaries and build strong partnerships that produce resultsProven ability to interface with all levels within the organizational hierarchy from staff to executive levelStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and convert insights into strategyStrong stakeholder management and customer service skillsStrong business acumen; ability to articulate an understanding of a Department’s business model, operations and financial structureAbility to see the big picture and drive continuous process improvementAbility to influence and shape perspectives through a variety of techniques and across multiple levels of stakeholdersAbility to assess situations and make decisions autonomously in a systematic and decisive mannerAbility to read, analyze, and interpret dataAbility to identify and analyze trends in large sets of dataAbility to prepare and deliver data in a visual formatEducationRequired: High School Diploma or GED

ExperienceExpert-level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, or People Analytics

Licensing/CertificationN/A

Physical AbilitiesAbility 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 job

Other QualificationsMust 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 guidelines

Pay & Benefits:

Competitive market salary from $122,200 per year to $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: https://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.
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Job Posting End Date
07/30/2025