Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, the Vice President of Total Rewards leads the Total Rewards function and serves as a strategic advisor on decisions that support the organization's long-term growth and success.

This role is responsible for the strategy, design, and execution of the company's compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives while fostering a culture that values performance, care, and sustainability.

The Vice President will oversee all aspects of total rewards, partnering closely with executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and cross-functional teams to ensure programs are competitive, compliant, financially responsible, and designed to engage and support team members in both their professional and personal wellbeing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Total Rewards Strategy: Develop and oversee the organization's total rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, retirement, mental well-being, and equity programs, to ensure alignment with business goals and competitive positioning.
• Provide guidance on executive compensation design, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and prepare materials for the Compensation Committee.
• Lead the strategy and execution of benefit programs, including health, wellness, retirement, and absence management, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with employee needs.
• Compensation Management: Oversee the design, implementation, and administration of competitive compensation structures, including hourly wages, tipping programs, base salary, short-term incentives, and equity plans.
• Provide strategic counsel to senior leaders on job evaluations, retention strategies, salary adjustments, and organizational design.
• Benefits Administration: Lead the internal Total Rewards Committee to review and approve the organization's health, wellness, and retirement strategies as a fiduciary representative.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, vendors, and consultants to optimize benefits program delivery.
• Oversee benefit program audits, renewals, and the open enrollment process, ensuring seamless communication and execution.
• Mental Well-Being: guide the execution of the team's mission to prioritize mental health through accessible resources, ongoing education, and a culture of care and respect.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including HR, Finance, Legal, and Operations, to address compensation, benefits, and retirement needs.
  Represent the organization externally by participating in industry events and staying abreast of emerging trends and best practices.
• Communication and Training: Oversee effective communication and training programs to educate team members on compensation, equity, and benefits offerings.
• Partner with the leadership team to build awareness and understanding of total rewards initiatives across the organization.
• Other duties as assigned

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. salary range for this position. Actual salaries 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 team members. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Denver area base salary range: $240,000 - $280,000

This position can be hybrid with preference for 3 days per week onsite at Denver Office. 

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.

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 12+ years of progressive experience in total rewards or related fields, with 4-6 years of executive leadership experience.
• Extensive experience with public company compensation and benefits practices, including equity plan administration, executive compensation, and 401(k) management.
• Strong ability to influence, build relationships, and communicate across all levels of an organization.
• Position requires a mature, dependable, flexible, team-oriented person who can stay calm under pressure.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth, or matrixed environment preferred.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Four-year college degree or equivalent experience
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) required
• Master's degree a plus