Director, Human Resources Business Partner

Alterra Mountain Company • Denver, CO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world’s largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.

We are seeking a dynamic Director, Human Resources Business Partner to join our team. The Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic HR advisor to our business leaders, aligning our people strategies with our organizational objectives to drive business performance, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness. This role partners closely with our senior leadership as a trusted advisor and change agent, supporting organizational growth and employee engagement. Focus areas for this role will be employee relations and optimizing HR operations and business processes. The ideal candidate is a proactive, data-driven HR leader with strong business acumen and a demonstrated ability to influence leaders in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Requirements

• Professional/lived experience in a culturally competent manner to a diverse range of audiences and new/emerging markets, including to underrepresented communities.
• 10+ years progressive HR experience within geographically distributed employee populations.
• Deep knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and organizational behavior.
• Proven experience managing complex employee relations issues and driving change.
• Experience facilitating talent management processes, such as talent reviews and succession planning.
• Strong ability to influence, build relationships, and communicate across all levels of an organization.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth, or matrixed environment preferred.

Nice To Haves

• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent HR certification
• Familiarity with Workday
• Proficiency in Microsoft products (PP, Excel, Word, Teams, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders by providing guidance and support on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and leadership development.
• Oversee and take a proactive approach to Employee Relations, and make recommendations by providing guidance, interpreting policy and issue resolution.
• Work with leadership to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with operational priorities and organizational goals.
• Advise leaders through organizational change initiatives, including strategic, structural, technological, operational, and people-oriented changes, while helping employees navigate transition and uncertainty.
• Partner with business leaders to identify succession plans and talent opportunities to ensure talent is included in their long-range business plans.
• Identify and develop high-potential employees, ensuring there are leaders in place to fill critical roles in the future.
• Oversee and ensure smooth and efficient onboarding for new hires and offboarding experiences for departing employees.
• Develop and implement strategies to retain key talent, keeping them motivated and committed to the organization.
• Collaborate with managers to create career development opportunities for employees, fostering a culture of growth and advancement.
• Help managers implement performance management standards, ensuring that employees are regularly evaluated and given timely feedback.
• Maintain transparency and open communication channels to keep employees informed, address concerns, and manage expectations to minimize anxiety and build trust.
• Acts as a steward of the organization’s HR policies and procedures. These responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks, including gathering feedback, running audits, and continuous monitoring and adaptation to keep HR data and services effective and efficient.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR operations, processes, reporting, and service delivery to enhance organizational effectiveness and employee experience
• Lead, coach and develop direct report team members consisting of a Sr. HR Generalist and HR Coordinator.

Benefits

• Free Ikon Pass for all eligible employees + additional free skiing/riding privileges across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts for eligible employees and their dependents
• Discounted skiing/riding for friends and family of eligible employees across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Paid Time Off (PTO) policies for eligible employees to relax and recharge
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
• Commuter benefits (Denver employees only)
• Hybrid workplace policy encouraging regular in-person collaboration in our dog-friendly company headquarters office located in Denver’s RiNo Art District neighborhood (for eligible employees).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director