Director, Compensation

Vail Resorts • Broomfield, CO

263d • $160,000 - $190,000

About The Position

The Director of Compensation is responsible for analyzing, designing, streamlining, and implementing Vail Resorts' compensation processes, programs and employee experience. In this role, you will focus on utilizing data to design and deliver compensation initiatives for our different employee groups, encompassing both seasonal frontline talent and year-round talent. This will include assessing base pay, short- and long-term incentive programs, equity, and overall compensation structures to facilitate hiring and retaining of top talent. This role will develop and execute initiatives aligned with our Talent and Total Rewards Philosophy, in service of achieving Company strategic growth priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Prior experience with designing and implementing compensation programs and structures
• Proven record of advanced analytical skills and application of a data-driven approach to key decisions
• Strong understanding of compensation strategy as well as best practices in compensation administration
• Minimum 10 years professional experience, including at least 5 years of progressive compensation leadership experience
• Self-driven and capable of working with senior leaders, members of the HR team, and cross-functional partners throughout the company
• Exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop, socialize, align and implement a multi-year compensation roadmap aligned with the enterprise Talent & Total Rewards Philosophy and Company strategic growth priorities
• Serve as subject matter expert to leaders and help guide decisions around compensation related issues
• Assess, develop and implement updates to the company's compensation processes to facilitate broad adoption of job architecture
• Support the company's transition to Workday HCM and ensure compensation processes are properly designed with simplicity, scalability, and system functionality in mind
• Develop programs to educate employees in both resort and corporate environments on compensation plans and processes; provide ongoing training and guidance to leaders to execute with excellence
• Lead annual merit planning and review process including recommended guidelines for merit, promotions and market adjustment increases
• Stay current and ensures all laws and regulations are followed and the company remains compliant
• Provide regular updates to the HR Senior Leadership Team and other key stakeholders based on horizon and trend scanning to ensure the company stays ahead of key market practices and labor trends
• Partner with COEs, HR, and internal stakeholders to drive a Total Rewards strategy with compensation as a key pillar

Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree