Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Position Overview

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world's largest heli-skiing operation, and home to the premier Ikon Pass. With a commitment to COLLABORATION | AUTHENTICITY | PURPOSE | EMPOWERMENT, our company, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is shaping the future of mountain adventure. We are seeking a dynamic HR professional to join our team as a Director, HRBP. In this role, you will serve as a strategic liaison between HR and the business, advising leadership and managing change while driving impactful HR strategies to support a high-performance culture.

Location: Denver, Colorado

Salary: $127,000 - $184,000 per year

Key Responsibilities

• Identify pressing talent opportunities and challenges for client groups and incorporate workforce implications into the business plan.
• Manage a team consisting of a Sr. HR Generalist and HR Coordinator.
• Execute both existing and new HR solutions and capabilities.
• Partner on hiring, onboarding, and talent pipeline development in collaboration with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition.
• Monitor external market trends and advise on their potential impact on internal employees.
• Oversee Employee Relations by providing guidance, interpreting policy, and resolving issues.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop and execute HR strategies for successful organizational change.
• Guide employees through periods of change by ensuring clear communication and leadership alignment.
• Ensure smooth onboarding for new hires and effective offboarding for departing employees.
• Develop and implement retention strategies to maintain key talent through competitive compensation and growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Compensation team to evaluate and recommend competitive pay structures, including base salary, bonuses, and incentives.
• Identify and develop high-potential employees to prepare future leaders within the organization.
• Work closely with managers to implement performance management systems, ensuring regular evaluation and feedback.
• Maintain open communication channels to build trust and keep employees informed.
• Act as a steward of HR policies and procedures by gathering feedback, conducting audits, and continuously monitoring HR practices.
• Provide strategic advisory to leadership through coaching and support during organizational change.
• Foster collaboration and networking across the HR function and within the broader organization.
• Challenge assumptions, educate business leaders on talent implications, and propose alternative solutions when necessary.
• Reprioritize actions to address immediate ad-hoc topics or assignments as they arise.

Required Qualifications

• Professional and lived experience engaging diverse audiences and underrepresented communities in a culturally competent manner.
• 8 or more years of progressive HR experience with geographically distributed employee populations.
• 3 or more years of experience supporting commercial functions such as sales, marketing, or business development.
• Deep knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and organizational behavior.
• Proven expertise in facilitating workforce planning processes and talent management activities such as talent reviews and succession planning.
• Strong ability to influence, build relationships, and communicate at all organizational levels.
• Proven track record in managing complex employee relations issues and driving transformative change.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or an equivalent HR certification.
• Experience in the Finance or Insurance industry.
• Familiarity with Workday.
• Proficiency in Microsoft products (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, etc.).

Benefits & Perks

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