Director, Compensation

 

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

 

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

 

Job Summary:  

The Director of Compensation is responsible for analyzing, designing, streamlining, and implementing Vail Resorts’ compensation processes, programs and employee experience. In this role, you will focus on utilizing data to design and deliver compensation initiatives for our different employee groups, encompassing both seasonal frontline talent and year-round talent. This will include assessing base pay, short- and long-term incentive programs, equity, and overall compensation structures to facilitate hiring and retaining of top talent. This role will develop and execute initiatives aligned with our Talent and Total Rewards Philosophy, in service of achieving Company strategic growth priorities.  

 

Job Specifications: 

• Outlet: Corporate
• Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time / Year Round
• The budgeted range starts at $160,000 - $190,000 + annual bonus + equity. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience
• Other Specifics: Hybrid

 

  Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, socialize, align and implement a multi-year compensation roadmap aligned with the enterprise Talent & Total Rewards Philosophy and Company strategic growth priorities
• Serve as subject matter expert to leaders and help guide decisions around compensation related issues
• Assess, develop and implement updates to the company’s compensation processes to facilitate broad adoption of job architecture
• Support the company’s transition to Workday HCM and ensure compensation processes are properly designed with simplicity, scalability, and system functionality in mind
• Develop programs to educate employees in both resort and corporate environments on compensation plans and processes; provide ongoing training and guidance to leaders to execute with excellence
• Lead annual merit planning and review process including recommended guidelines for merit, promotions and market adjustment increases
• Stay current and ensures all laws and regulations are followed and the company remains compliant
• Provide regular updates to the HR Senior Leadership Team and other key stakeholders based on horizon and trend scanning to ensure the company stays ahead of key market practices and labor trends
• Partners with COEs, HR, and internal stakeholders to drive a Total Rewards strategy with compensation as a key pillar

 

Job Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Prior experience with designing and implementing compensation programs and structures
• Proven record of advanced analytical skills and application of a data-driven approach to key decisions
• Strong understanding of compensation strategy as well as best practices in compensation administration
• Minimum 10 years pr