Senior Manager, People Compliance

Alterra Mountain Company • Denver, CO

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager of Compliance is responsible for leading the organization's people-related compliance programs, ensuring adherence to applicable employment laws, regulations, internal policies, and ethical standards. Acting as a trusted advisor to leaders, this position delivers proactive HR solutions, ensures regulatory alignment, and supports a culture of ethical behavior, accountability, and respectful employee engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree or JD preferred)
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with demonstrated strength in employee relations and compliance
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws, HR policy development, and compliance procedures
• Ability to think strategically with an enterprise mindset and implement tactical solutions
• Advanced project management skills and a strong track record of program execution
• Skilled in analyzing data to inform decision-making and drive improvements
• Sound judgment, integrity, and the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels of the organization
• Professional/lived experience in a culturally competent manner to a diverse range of audiences and new/emerging markets, including to underrepresented communities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to understand organizational priorities and align HR compliance strategies accordingly.
• Design, implement, operationalize, and maintain HR compliance programs and policies that mitigate risk and ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Identify areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; recommend and implement corrective actions.
• Interpret, communicate, and train stakeholders on relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies, including federal, state, provincial, and local labor laws.
• Monitor changes in employment law (e.g., wage and hour, leave of absence, pay transparency, EEO, DEI mandates, OSHA, ADA, FMLA, and union regulations) and proactively adjust policies and practices to ensure compliance.
• Serve as the primary liaison with Legal, Risk, and Internal Audit teams to ensure consistency and completeness in compliance practices.
• Develop and oversee the internal audit calendar for HR-related processes, including I-9s, wage statements, personnel file compliance, and background check protocols.
• Establish and manage HR compliance training programs, including anti-harassment, ethics, FLSA classifications, and accommodation processes.
• Support enterprise-wide policy management and version control process; ensure policies are accessible, up to date, and appropriately communicated.
• Support regulatory compliance for immigration programs (e.g., J-1, H-2B, and other visa categories), including coordination with external counsel and government agencies.

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: Senior