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: Southwest Airlines promises to provide Employees with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. The Senior Data Reporting Consultant is on the People Systems Data and Reporting T eam that supports all of the People department analytics and reporting across various platforms , but primarily the Workday eco s ystem. They’ll a ssist with business process performance by identifying and communicating trends for business process optimization , handling complex research and analysis, pr oviding recommendations, and support ing People Analytics solutions. The Senior Data Reporting Consultant supports end-to-end HR operation s by utilizing Workday Report Writer, Calculated Fields, Composite Reports, and PRISM Analytics to build tailored, role-based reports while ensuring strict data security and audit compliance through Workday's object and domain security model. The Senior Data Reporting Consultant is an organized collaborator and detail-oriented thinker ready to drive the future of Southwest’s Technology.
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.
Responsibilities
Confer with Stakeholders concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures
Disseminate information regarding tools, reports, or metadata enhancements
Ensure data integrity is maintained by accurately interpreting variances and outliers to Leadership
Ensure proper data security and privacy policies roles and policies are applied
Generate standard or custom reports summarizing business, financial, or economic data for review by executives, managers, clients, and other stakeholders
Interpret and reconcile data discrepancies to deliver the most accurate reporting data
Maintain or update business intelligence tools, databases, dashboards, systems, or method
Resolve escalated issues through the research of discrepancies in Employee data
Blend and automate data
May perform other job duties as directed 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
Skilled in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Skilled in collecting, organizing, visualizing, and assimilating data
Skilled in turning raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software
Understanding and applying information to contribute to the organization’s strategic plan
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
Expert-level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in:
Supporting Human Resources with focus on Analytics and HR data
Reporting and/or analytics reporting experience
Preferred: Experience in Workday Reporting and Calculations
Preferred: Advanced experience in Workday PRISM , People Analytics , and Workday Report Writer skills
Preferred: Advanced experience with data extraction, data cleaning, and data integration
Preferred: Expert knowledge of Data Analytics to include Advanced Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Python, etc .
Preferred: Expert knowledge of Data Management , such as SQL, ETL (e.g., Alteryx, SSIS, Informatica, Talend), and Data Warehousing
Preferred: Expert knowledge of Data Governance to include data lineage, metadata management, master data, and quality frameworks
Preferred: Strong consulting and client-facing experience
Preferred: Ability to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions
Preferred: Project management or experience leading complex data initiatives Licensing/Certification
N/A
Physical Abilities
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
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
Must meet confidentiality expectations as to confidential, proprietary, and sensitive Company information
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 Retirement Savings Plan 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
10/02/2025
