Owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality, Limelight Hotels are your home base in the places you want to explore most. The contemporary properties are set in the heart of authentic outdoor and urban communities, and each hotel is deeply connected to its surroundings – offering a unique adventure for every guest. The guest experience is an intentional journey and the elevated, yet unpretentious nature of the stay allows guests to feel nurtured and at ease. A constant across all properties is a commitment to sustainability, unmatched hospitality, and access to an Adventure Concierge to ensure a memorable stay. Limelight’s pet-friendly hotels are located in Aspen, Colorado, just steps from the downtown core; Snowmass, Colorado, offering ski-in/ski-out access to the mountain; Ketchum, Idaho, near the base of Sun Valley’s famed ski area and walking distance to town; and in Downtown Denver, Colorado, adjacent to Union Station. Two new Limelight Hotels are slated to open in Mammoth, California, and Boulder, Colorado in 2025. Learn more at www.LimelightHotels.com.
Job DescriptionPosition Summary
The Director of Human Resources will plan, lead, direct, and coordinate the policies, activities, and practices of the Human Resources (HR) department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organization's mission and talent strategy. The Director of Human Resources will be responsible for driving and championing the company culture. This position will report directly to the VP of Human Resources, Hospitality and the hotel General Manager.
The budgeted salary range for this position is $110,000 - $130,000. 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 February 2, 2025.
Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities
• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand the organization's goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention
• Plan, coordinate, and implement policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organizations human resource compliance and strategy needs
• Administer human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; health and safety; and training and development
• Identify and lead staffing and recruiting needs in collaboration with Talent Acquisition
• Conduct research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization's human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system
• Monitor and ensure the organization's compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; apply this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management
• Oversee part of the HRIS/payroll function; ensures timely and accurate payroll, audits and reviews processing systems to ensure accurate job codes, accruals, hours, time and labor
• Facilitate professional development and training activities for staff
• Manage and lead Human Resources team and/or Human Resource activities on property
• Create a team environment where employees feel valued and supported
• Other duties as assigned
Education & Experience Requirements
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Masters degree preferred
• 7 plus years of human resource management experience required; Ski Industry or Hospitality Human Resources experience preferred
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Knowledge of Spanish language and ability to speak Spanish conversationally
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft 365
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems
Work Environment and Physical Demands
• 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
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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