Compensation Specialist

COLLABORATION | AUTHENTICITY | PURPOSE | EMPOWERMENT

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world’s largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 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

For information on Alterra Mountain Company’s Social Responsibility work, please see our webpage at https://www.alterramtn.co/impact. Among other resources, Alterra has a slate of Employee Resource Groups to support our workforce.

POSITION SUMMARY

Alterra Mountain Company is seeking a Compensation Specialist to support the day-to-day administration of the company’s global compensation strategies, assist with data analysis, and ensure pay practices remain compliant, equitable, and competitive. This role will be responsible for a wide variety of administrative and organizational tasks, which includes high level support of the Compensation Team. The position requires a pro-active, self-starter with the ability to accurately and confidentially handle sensitive information who can thrive in a fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

General Responsibilities

• 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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• BA or BS in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc.’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Denver area base hourly pay range: $21.15 - $29.33 per hour

Application Deadline: This position is open and still accepting applications.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Alterra Mountain Company and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.