Vice President, Total Rewards

Alterra Mountain Company • Denver, CO

14d • $240,000 - $280,000 • 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. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, the Vice President of Total Rewards leads the Total Rewards function and serves as a strategic advisor on decisions that support the organization’s long-term growth and success. This role is responsible for the strategy, design, and execution of the company’s compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives while fostering a culture that values performance, care, and sustainability. The Vice President will oversee all aspects of total rewards, partnering closely with executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and cross-functional teams to ensure programs are competitive, compliant, financially responsible, and designed to engage and support team members in both their professional and personal wellbeing.

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive experience in total rewards or related fields, with 4-6 years of executive leadership experience.
• Extensive experience with public company compensation and benefits practices, including equity plan administration, executive compensation, and 401(k) management.
• Strong ability to influence, build relationships, and communicate across all levels of an organization.
• Position requires a mature, dependable, flexible, team-oriented person who can stay calm under pressure.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth, or matrixed environment preferred.
• Four-year college degree or equivalent experience
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree a plus

Responsibilities

• Total Rewards Strategy: Develop and oversee the organization’s total rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, retirement, mental well-being, and equity programs, to ensure alignment with business goals and competitive positioning.
• Provide guidance on executive compensation design, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and prepare materials for the Compensation Committee.
• Lead the strategy and execution of benefit programs, including health, wellness, retirement, and absence management, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with employee needs.
• Compensation Management: Oversee the design, implementation, and administration of competitive compensation structures, including hourly wages, tipping programs, base salary, short-term incentives, and equity plans.
• Provide strategic counsel to senior leaders on job evaluations, retention strategies, salary adjustments, and organizational design.
• Benefits Administration: Lead the internal Total Rewards Committee to review and approve the organization’s health, wellness, and retirement strategies as a fiduciary representative.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, vendors, and consultants to optimize benefits program delivery.
• Oversee benefit program audits, renewals, and the open enrollment process, ensuring seamless communication and execution.
• Mental Well-Being: guide the execution of the team’s mission to prioritize mental health through accessible resources, ongoing education, and a culture of care and respect.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including HR, Finance, Legal, and Operations, to address compensation, benefits, and retirement needs.
• Represent the organization externally by participating in industry events and staying abreast of emerging trends and best practices.
• Communication and Training: Oversee effective communication and training programs to educate team members on compensation, equity, and benefits offerings.
• Partner with the leadership team to build awareness and understanding of total rewards initiatives across the organization.
• Other duties as assigned

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: Executive