Company 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, spaneting, 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 International HR Program Manager is a subject matter expert in international HR at Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. As an individual contributor, the International HR Program Manager will be responsible for managing HR functions across multiple countries. This role involves implementing HR policies, ensuring compliance with local labor laws, and supporting the global workforce. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of international HR practices and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
Key Duties
Act as a subject matter expert in international HR to coordinate internal teams such as HRBP, Legal, Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Compliance and HR communities of excellence/expertise (COE) to support international employees.
With minimal direction from leadership, exercise considerable judgement to make decisions in HR support for international employees’ in Japan, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti, Taiwan, Italy and other countries Alaska Airlines serves.
Support and advise on HR policies and procedures that comply with local labor laws and align with the companys global HR strategy.
Address employee concerns and provide guidance on conflict resolution in coordination with Employee Relations, Legal, and HR Business Partners.
Partner with Talent Acquisition to complete the recruitment process for international positions, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and onboarding.
Partner closely with divisional HRBP to handoff support of performance management process, including setting objectives, conducting performance reviews, and providing feedback.
Identify training needs and coordinate professional development programs for employees across different regions.
Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations, including work permits and visas.
Assist in the development and administration of compensation and benefits programs that are competitive and compliant with local standards.
Maintain HR records and prepare reports on HR metrics, such as turnover rates, recruitment metrics, and employee satisfaction.
Identify, secure and manage third-party vendor relationships to ensure proper administration of international HR operations.
Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills
Required
4 years of experience in international human resources, law or related area.
Bachelor’s degree, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
Strong knowledge of international labor laws and HR best practices.
Experience in HR compliance, employee relations and/or human resources business partnering.
Travel 20 of time, as required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum age of 18.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred
Job-Specific Leadership Expectations
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.
Create a culture where all employees feel safe and they belong.
Salary Range
$88,350-$145,800 / year
Pay Details
This position may be based in either Honolulu, HI, or Seattle, WA.
GEO 1 (Honolulu, HI):
$88,350.00 - $132,550.00
GEO 2 (Seattle, WA):
$97,200.00 - $145,800.00
Salary Details
Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant 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.
Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
Generous 401k match program
Quarterly and annual bonus plans
Generous holiday and paid time off
For more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.
Regulatory Information
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment.
We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.
We have established an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 503”) and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (“VEVRAA”). All applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. In addition, we have established an audit and reporting system to allow for effective measurement of its equal employment opportunity activities.
To implement this policy, we will:
(1) Recruit, hire, train and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other legally protected categories;
(2) Ensure that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements; and
(3) Ensure that all personnel actions and employment activities such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air sponsored programs, and tuition assistance will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.
Employees and applicants for employment will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have engaged or may engage in (1) filing a complaint, (2) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by, or exercising any other right protected by, any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA, or (3) assisting or participating in any investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA.
Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on
2/18/2026
FLSA Status Exempt
Employment Type Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Location Honolulu
L: LI-B
Job Locations USA-HI-Honolulu USA-WA-SeaTac
Requisition ID 2026-18180
Category Corporate & Operations
