People & Culture Manager

Company Description

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Join a dynamic team and be part of a network of 90 spectacular properties, and 34 more in the pipeline, in 30 countries around the globe. Our properties are located from the beaches of Hawaii, to the unspoiled national parks of Canada, to the heart of London, to the deserts of the United Arab Emirates.

Our Location

Discover a career that fuels your passion for outdoor adventure, natural beauty, and community in the heart of Telluride, Colorado. At Fairmont Heritage Place, Franz Klammer Lodge, you can grow professionally while embracing a lifestyle defined by mountain living, world‑class recreation, and year‑round festivals.

Living and working in a remote box canyon is a once‑in‑a‑lifetime experience, one that inspires our team to work hard, play hard, and bring their whole selves to work every day. Join a group of driven, empowered individuals who value balance, purpose, and connection.

Enjoy an exceptional work‑life balance, unparalleled benefits, and the opportunity to thrive in an environment unlike anywhere else. Take the leap and join the Fairmont family today.

Please note:

Employee housing is not available.

Hotel Overview

Fairmont Heritage Place, Franz Klammer Lodge, ideally situated in Mountain Village, offers more than a traditional resort experience. It provides luxury residential living in one of the world’s most iconic mountain destinations. While long known for its exceptional skiing, Telluride also boasts a vibrant summer season filled with festivals and endless outdoor activities. Our lodge is steps from the gondola, ski slopes, golf course, and a variety of adventure opportunities, making it the perfect home base for both work and play.

Summary of Responsibilities:Reporting to the Regional People & Culture Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead end‑to‑end recruitment and hiring processes, including job postings, applicant tracking (Smart Recruiter), candidate follow‑up, job offers, background checks, I‑9 compliance, and onboarding administration.
• Administer new hire and employee data across HR systems (ADP, Hire Right, HERO), ensuring data accuracy, confidential recordkeeping, and timely processing of employment changes.
• Facilitate new hire orientation, onboarding programs, and Heartist culture training to promote engagement, compliance, and brand alignment.
• Oversee internal mobility processes, including internal applicants, referral programs, and tracking of referral payouts.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for ADP and HERO (Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, and Learning), supporting system implementation, testing, training, audits, and continuous improvements.
• Produce HR metrics, corporate and regulatory reporting, and workforce analytics, including turnover, training hours, promotions, wage analysis, and budget planning.
• Partner with Finance, Payroll, and leadership teams on annual performance reviews, wage adjustments, merit increases, market surveys, and salary benchmarking.
• Ensure full compliance with employment laws and policies, including employee relations matters, investigations, progressive discipline, terminations, unemployment claims, and ethics hotline concerns.
• Oversee workers’ compensation, OSHA compliance, leave administration (FMLA, FAMLI, ADA, LOA, STD/LTD), and return‑to‑work programs.
• Oversee employee benefits administration, including open enrollment, employee education, benefit system enrollment, and ensuring colleague understanding of available benefits.
• Design, and/or roll out, and facilitate leadership development, diversity & inclusion, discrimination & harassment, and compliance training programs.
• Support colleague engagement, wellness initiatives, recognition programs, and cultural events while promoting positive employee relations and open communication.
• Assist the Regional Director of People & Culture in daily department operations, strategic HR initiatives, and cross‑functional projects, serving as a compliance backup as needed.

What you will bring to this role?

• Fluency in verbal and written English required;
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