HR Specialist

Year Round Arapahoe Basin is a small ski area 60 miles west of Denver that offers big-mountain challenges and life-changing experiences for our employees and guests alike. Whether you’re here for a season or a lifetime, A-Basin is a place where dedicated and hard-working employees have a chance to shine! We are not your typical big-box resort, and that’s what makes the vibe here so awesome – we know you by name.

The number-one reason our employees continue to work here is their incredible coworkers.

• Free season pass to Arapahoe Basin and all Alterra Resorts
• Discounted friends & family tickets
• Discounted Ikon Pass for all eligible employees*
• Medical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave, and more for eligible employees*
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Ski Area discounts for Rentals, Retail, Silverthorne Rec. Center, and our food and beverage outlets
• Discounted equipment rentals, pro-deals, and more
• Financial assistance and mental health resources through TELUS

The Arapahoe Basin Human Resources team is committed to creating life-altering experiences for our employees every day. We understand our employees are our most important asset and are at the heart of our unique culture and work environment. The HR Specialist supports a broad range of human resources functions, including talent acquisition, employee experience, HR operations, compliance, and employee housing. This position partners with employees and managers to provide HR guidance, support effective and compliant hiring practices, and ensure a positive experience throughout the employee lifecycle.

The HR Specialist helps promote A-Basin as an employer of choice while supporting a diverse, engaged, and high-performing workforce. This position reports to the HR Manager and works closely with managers and the HR team to identify needs, solve problems, improve HR processes, and support the day-to-day operation of the department.

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high ends of Arapahoe Basin’s 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, and responsibilities. The range listed is just one component of Arapahoe Basin’s total compensation package for employees.

Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits. Salary range: $57,784 - $74,868/annually

• Talent Acquisition, Employee Experience & HR Advisory 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…