Human Resources Generalist - Aspen Hospitality

Company Description

Aspen Hospitality, a division of Aspen One, develops, owns, and operates a growing portfolio of luxury and upper-scale hotels, private clubs, and branded residential properties under The Nell and Limelight brands. This includes The Little Nell, Aspen’s only Five-Star, Five-Diamond ski-in/ski-out hotel and its affiliated Residences located at the base of Aspen Mountain, as well as a new Nell property currently in development at Rockefeller Center in New York City.  

Aspen Hospitality’s Limelight hotels are located across Colorado, with locations in Aspen, Snowmass, Denver, and Boulder, in Ketchum, Idaho, and in Mammoth, California. Our newest Limelight hotel in Charleston, South Carolina will open in 2028.

Aspen Hospitality also owns and operates the Aspen Mountain Club, Snowmass Mountain Club, and Mammoth Lakes Mountain Club. For more information, visit www.aspenhospitality.co.  

Please note that all official communications from the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team are sent from email addresses within the notifications@smartrecruiters.com, aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains. 

Job Description

Position Summary 
The Human Resources Generalist serves as a strategic partner, providing professional-level HR support for the  Limelight Denver & Boulder hotels and the Aspen Hospitality corporate office in areas such as employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, performance management, and HR operations.  This position serves as a trusted advisor, balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day HR functions to enhance employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and operational efficiency. With a focus on maintaining confidentiality and integrity, the HR Generalist contributes to the development and implementation of policies, programs, and processes that align with business objectives while supporting a fair, inclusive, and legally compliant work environment. This position reports to the Limelight Hotels Director of Human Resources & the Aspen Hospitality VP of Human Resources. 

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000. 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 December 21, 2025.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities  
•    Support the development, implementation and facilitation of training programs, leadership development programs and new employee onboarding programs
•    Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals 
•    Keeps records and completes data entry of benefits plans participation such as insurance and retirement plan, personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, and employee statistics for internal government reporting 
•    Investigate and resolve employee relations issues, ensuring fairness, consistency, and adherence to company policies and labor laws
•    Interpret and enforce federal, state, and local employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, and workplace safety regulations  
•    Support internal audits and compliance reporting to maintain HR best practices  
•    Advise employees on benefits programs and assist with the coordination of the annual benefits fair
•    Support the leave of absence process, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and company-sponsored leave policies 
•    Guide managers and employees through the performance evaluation process, ensuring alignment with company goals
•    Provide coaching on performance improvement plans (PIPs), corrective action, and professional growth 
•    Maintain HRIS records, personnel files, and compliance documentation, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality
•    Analyze HR metrics such as turnover, engagement, and workforce trends to support decision-making
•    Collaborate on policy development, process improvements, and HR initiatives to enhance operational efficiency
•    Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements 
•    1+ years of HR administration experience, preferably in a professional or corporate setting  
•    HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred but not required 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities  
•    Understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR compliance 
•    Strong grasp of employee relations, benefits administration, and HR policy implementation  
•    Experience with HRIS systems, data reporting, and analytics
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS platforms, and reporting tools 
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