Senior Director, Hr Business Partner

As a leading mountain resort operator with over 40 resorts in sixteen states and four countries. We exist to create an Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, provide and Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We are looking for leaders, innovators, creators, and ambitious professionals to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

Many of our Corporate function teams can now live and work in any of the states in which Vail Resorts currently operates* – enabling flexible remote work alongside a commitment to building and maintaining strong culture both in person and virtually. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you. Find your purpose with us at www.vailresortscareers.com.

Job Summary

The Senior Director, HR Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for developing and executing a people strategy that elevates the employee experience to drive growth and profitability at Vail Resorts.  You will focus on collaborating with leaders to drive the business strategy, utilizing talent insights and organization data to drive business outcomes, engaging Centers of Excellence to drive strategic business initiatives that solve the most important business challenges, and creating leverage as we solve for local or regional problems in an enterprise-wide, scalable manner.  

Job Specifications

• The expected range is $145,300 - $185,870 + Annual Bonus + Equity
• Outlet: Corporate
• Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time / Year Round
• Other Specifics: Remote

The most successful HRBPs have the following traits and competencies:

• Confidence to have a strong point of view and express it even if it proves unpopular
• Thinks strategically, applying business insights to formulate and drive HR solutions that achieve organizational objectives
• Makes informed business decisions through the use of data and analytics
• Leads change, initiating and supporting organizational transformation, and adjusting direction when needed
• Strong learning agility.  Enjoys and excels in environments where he/she must tackle and solve new and increasingly complex strategic business challenges and issues—incorporating the newest ideas, technologies, and approaches to business
• A brave, ambitious, and passionate leader who is comfortable in his/her own skin while also demonstrating a high level of emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
• Supports the professional growth and development of employees across all levels of the organization
• Proactive approach to workforce development and talent pipeline growth/visibility
• Champions the culture, while embracing regional and cultural differences in working styles
• Skillful champion and influencer of cultural shifts that create diverse, equitable, and inclusive outcomes
• An ability to build long-term, trusting relationships with clients and with HR colleagues

 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Develops organization strategy to enable business strategy, including strategic planning, organization alignment assessment, talent insights and employee experience;
• Coach and consult with leaders to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention;
• Learn and maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of Vail Resorts policies, code of ethics, mission, vision and values
• Leverage our talent philosophy to ensure robust succession plans, build individual, team and enterprise performance management and manage workforce planning efforts;
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR COEs and with business leaders to develop people and organization solutions, programs, and policies;
• Experienced team leader who continuously aligns team priorities, holds team members accountable to achieve their best performance, and coaches team members to grow and develop;
• Leads transformation efforts, including change management, process improvement, org design and capability development;
• Provide guidance and input on regional restructures, workforce planning and succession planning;

 

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience leading and coaching HR Business Partners
• Minimum 10 years HR experience with 5 years HR business partner experience with senior leaders/executives
• Experience with change management and organization transformation a plus
• Bachelor’s degree required. Master degree preferred, not required
• Ability to lead with a consultative approach, and provide guidance and advice when needed.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR (preferred, not required)
• Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment in decision-making
• Strong coaching skills
• Periodic travel to Colorado resorts
• Thorough knowledge of human resources practices including organizational design, talent management, and culture/change management

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $145,300 - $185,870 + Annual Bonus + Equity. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

The perks include a free ski pass, and a set of benefits including...

• Hourly employees are generally eligible for accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Time. Salaried employees are generally eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible mothers and fathers
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts.  At Vail Resorts, our team is made whole by the brave, passionate individuals who ambitiously push boundaries and challenge the status quo. Whether you’re looking for seasonal work or the career of a lifetime, join us today to reach your peak. 

• Remote work is currently permitted from British Columbia and the 16 U.S. states in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Please note that the ability to work remotely, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work at any time in its sole discretion.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 495853

Reference Date: 07/07/2023
Job Code Function: Business HR