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Mgr HR Tech - People Systems - Workday Delivery

Southwest Airlines
401(k)
United States, Texas, Dallas
Oct 09, 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: The People of Southwest Airlines come together to deliver on our Purpose, which is to connect People to what's important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Manager HR Tech invests in the future of Southwest's People by supporting the People Systems Team and serves as a liaison between our Technology and Business partners. This role oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of all our HR Tech Applications. In addition, this role collaborates with the People Department Leadership Team to deliver strategic advisory related to functional systems implementation, release management, and escalated issue resolution. The Manager HR Tech is a strong communicator who's passionate about mentoring and supporting their Team while driving 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. Model the Southwest Way Guide and lead Team Members using SWA talent management practices to coach, develop, and engage Employees Adhere to Company values and competencies to foster a Culture of inclusion, recognition, and support of a safe work environment Invest in Leadership and self-growth through participating in continuous learning and development Responsibilities Communicate with key Stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives Identify impediments and potential solutions; challenge the status quo to improve quality, predictability, flow, and velocity Identify project needs such as resources, staff, or finances by reviewing project objectives and schedules Monitor project milestones and deliverables Monitor the performance of project Team Members to provide performance feedback Partner with Senior Leaders, Business Partners, and vendors to provide ongoing direction and alignment to drive projects to completion Work together with Senior Stakeholders and Customers across the organization to inform the product vision, strategy, features, and prioritization May perform other job duties as required 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 processes for providing Customer and personal services including Customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of Customer Satisfaction Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among unrelated events) Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand Education Required: High School Diploma or GED Experience Demonstrated experience in directly or indirectly leading Team(s) Fully functioning, broad knowledge in: Supporting systems including troubleshooting issues, new implementations, and release management Managing technology projects Preferred, Workday Configuration in the following: Payroll HR Talent Acquisition Talent Management Compensation Advanced Compensation Adaptive Planning Workday Help Workday Assistant Workday Security Preferred: Experience working within an Agile environment Physical Abilities Ability to perform work duties from limited space workstation/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 $138,800 - $154,200 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.