
Compensation Specialist
- Denver, CO
- $21.15-29.33 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Free Ikon Pass for all eligible employees + additional free skiing/riding privileges across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts for eligible employees and their dependents
- Discounted skiing/riding for friends and family of eligible employees across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Paid Time Off (PTO) policies for eligible employees to relax and recharge
- Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more
- 401(k) plan with generous company match
- Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
- Commuter benefits (Denver employees only)
- Flexible/hybrid workplace policy empowering employees to work from home, while encouraging regular in-person collaboration in our dog-friendly company headquarters office located in Denver's RiNo Art District neighborhood
- Support ad hoc job analysis through reviewing job descriptions, gathering internal and external sources of data, and applying industry knowledge to assist with compensation recommendations
- Maintain and update compensation records in the HR system (Workday), including integrity of job profiles, job titles, salary ranges, etc.
- Assist with reviewing job descriptions to ensure proper classification and alignment with Alterra's Career Framework
- Respond to routine compensation-related inquiries from employees and managers
- Participate in annual salary surveys and benchmarking studies to maintain the company's competitive market position
- Support the administration of compensation programs, including the annual merit process and incentive program(s)
- Ensure minimum wage compliance by coordinating with destination HR leads to prepare and audit minimum wage files
- Provide administrative support for compensation projects and initiatives
- Contribute to compensation practices and programs that are externally competitive, internally equitable, and aligned with the company's compensation philosophy and business priorities
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and provincial employment laws and regulations in the U.S. and Canada
- Other duties as assigned
- 1+ year of professional experience in Compensation, Human Resources, or similarly applicable field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables)
- Workday experience preferred
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Demonstrates interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally across all levels of the organization
- Ability to work collaboratively to support shared goals
- Desire to learn and seek out excel functionality whether used on a one-time or continual basis
- Basic understanding of federal, state, and provincial employment laws and regulations for the U.S. and Canada
- Professional/lived experience working in a culturally competent manner with a broad range of people.
- BA or BS in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field