HR Specialist

• Provide HR guidance and consultation to employees and managers, using independent judgment to address employee needs and recommend appropriate solutions.

• Promote A-Basin’s culture and values by supporting an accountable, engaged, high-performing, and inclusive workplace.

• Partner with managers to assess staffing needs and develop effective, compliant recruiting strategies.

• Advise managers on recruiting, interviewing, selection, and hiring practices and recommend process improvements.

• Support diverse recruiting efforts by developing and posting job advertisements across appropriate recruiting channels.

• Screen and interview candidates and provide recommendations to hiring managers.

• Develop and recommend job descriptions, interview questions, and selection tools.

• Ensure timely and consistent communication with applicants and support managers in maintaining effective recruiting practices.

• Manage employee housing throughout recruiting and onboarding, including placement decisions based on eligibility, availability, and departmental needs.

• Monitor housing availability and recommend appropriate allocation of available resources.

• Conduct new hire and re-hire orientations and provide employees with a positive introduction to A-Basin’s culture, policies, and resources.

• Coordinate employee events and internal communications that support engagement and the employee experience.

HR Operations, Compliance & Administration

• Administer HR processes and programs, identify issues, and recommend improvements to HR practices and procedures.

• Assist with employee housing operations, including inspections, maintenance requests, move-ins, employee questions, and maintaining accurate housing records and software.

• Process employment and employee data changes in the HRIS while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.

• Partner with the HR Coordinator to oversee onboarding requirements, including background checks, I-9 compliance, housing deposits, documentation, and start-date requirements.

• Maintain confidentiality and ensure HR processes comply with applicable federal and state requirements.

• Respond to employee inquiries through our ticketing software (TDX), researching issues, providing solutions, and escalating complex matters as needed.

• Administer employee perks and benefit programs, including Real Deals, Medallions, Gold Coins, and other employee offerings.

• Support employee offboarding and termination processes, including company property collection, pass deactivation, and required HR procedures.

• Participate in the 7-day-a-week HR operation and provide support across recruiting, employee relations, onboarding, offboarding, compliance, housing, benefits, communications, and employee events.

• Maintain HR resources and supplies needed for effective department operations.

• Follow departmental sustainability guidelines.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• The ideal candidate has recruiting experience

• 1 year of administration, HR, or supervisory experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and public speaking ability

• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Ability to act with integrity and professionalism

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software, proficiency with HRIS system or ability to learn organization’s HRIS system (Workday)

• Ability to speak, read, and write in English

• Must be available on weekends and holidays

• This position requires successful completion of Motor Vehicle Record and criminal background check

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must withstand high-altitude conditions at all times

• Ability to sit, stand, and navigate stairs

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position will mostly work indoors – in an office setting while using a computer. This role works in an office located in a high-alpine environment in all types of weather conditions. There is frequent interaction with employees, both electronically and in-person. There is a high amount of traffic through the HR offices throughout the day. Traveling and riding a chairlift may be required for this role.