Aspen One is the parent company of Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality, and Aspen Ventures. Aspen One enables the expansion of the Aspen brand and ethos globally by developing enhanced strategies and services to support growth and accelerate investment across ski, hospitality, retail, experiences, and clubs.  

The Sr Director of Total Rewards is responsible for developing and overseeing the execution of benefits and compensation strategies to ensure that programs align with business objectives and values, are market competitive, and positively impact the organization’s ability to attract, reward, and retain top talent. The position will provide entity-wide support, and will work closely with a broad range of internal and external partners, including business leaders, HR business partners and other HR members, the corporate HR team, finance, and legal to understand business needs and develop effective solutions. The role will also ensure full compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. This position reports to the Head of Human Resources at Aspen One.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $175,000 to $225,000 annually. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience, all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus. 

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until January 15, 2025.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation and governance of competitive, integrated total reward strategies
• Ensure that the company's philosophy, strategy and practice related to compensation, and benefits are aligned to organizational values, strategy and performance
• Oversee the provision of a full suite of compensation programs across verticals and for the corporate teams
• Ensure the completion of annual benefits and compensation surveys to ensure market competitiveness
• Oversee design, cost-benefit analysis, and administration of the benefits programs to ensure the company provides comprehensive, market competitive, easy to use, and cost-effective benefits offerings
• Partner closely with HR Business partners in the development of key frameworks, including promotion guidelines, career ladders, levelling criteria/frameworks
• Work closely with the Head of HR and the shared services HR team to prepare materials for executive review
• Create and manage vendor relationships for total rewards programs, including the negotiation of services, with focus on long-term value and cost
• Cultivate strong service-oriented rapport with leaders and internal partners, based on a high level of collaboration and flexibility of thought in order to understand and achieve total rewards needs that align with business objectives
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and team engagement through strong leadership capability
• Supervise, guide, and foster the professional development of the total rewards and payroll team which consists of benefits, compensation, workers compensation, payroll, and HRIS
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements

• MBA or Master’s degree in a related field
• 10+ years of progressive, relevant total rewards experience, including design and implementation of total rewards programs
• Prior experience managing compensation and benefits including 401(k) plans 
• Prior experience with corporate governance, including employment labor laws and regulations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Deep knowledge of how business strategy affects total rewards
• Strong analytical and conceptual capability skills
• Excellent problem solving and business planning skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to develop and execute strategies at an organizational level
• Ability to think strategically and provide total rewards-related advice at an executive level
• Ability to collaborate effectively and build relationships with key stakeholders
• Ability to make strategic decisions that have potential positive long-term positive impact
• Ability to deliver results with a sense of urgency
• Ability to execute against multiple high priority projects through exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
• Ability to build and manage strong relations with professional networks, and leverage industry knowledge and research skills to identify key insights

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Work is performed in a standard office environment
• Ability to stand, type and sit at desk/computer for most of the work shift executing repetitive movements
• No adverse or hazardous conditions
• Not required, but preferred to be able to occasionally lift, push or pull 25 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50)

Job Benefits 
This position is categorized as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits: 
Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.   
•    Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs 
•    Flexible Spending Account Programs 
•    Life Insurance Programs 
•    Paid Time Off Programs 
•    Paid Leave Programs 
•    401(k) Savings Plan 
•    Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes  
•    Other company perks 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.         

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.

For an overview of Aspen One Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

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