Year Round
Palisades Tahoe
We share the spirit of these legendary mountains with the world.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Job Summary: Manages the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources office including onboarding/off-boarding, data entry, regulatory and policy compliance, benefit administration, recognition and rewards, and oversight of HR front office staff. Plays a significant role in enhancing employee experience by seeking efficiencies in processes, supporting a welcoming HR environment and promoting accountability while maintaining approachability. A successful candidate enjoys systems and process set up, has a strong attention to detail and ability to provide insightful analysis while having fun serving our passionate team members!
Please note this position is on-site full time and not remote.
Applicants must be 18 years of age.
Salaried:
The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC's 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 Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.
Base salary range: $75,000 - $105,000 per year
A Great Job and Benefits to Match:
- Free skiing + riding privileges to 16 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!
- Healthcare options for both Seasonal & Year-Round employees
- Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc.
- 401(k) plan with generous company match
- Free lift tickets, plus 50% off lift tickets
- 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Palisades & Alpine
- 30% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Patagonia, Oakley, and more!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- HR Operations Leadership: Oversee all HR transactional processes in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner within a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This includes full-cycle onboarding and offboarding of approximately 2,000 employees annually.
- Compliance: Responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and company employment policies and regulatory requirements, including background checks, I-9 verifications and audits, E-Verify, hiring of minors, and timely separations.
- Team Leadership: Manage and develop a small team, providing guidance, support, and clear expectations to ensure high-quality service and ongoing professional growth.
- Recognition & Reward: Manage employee recognition programs that reinforce company values and promote a high-performing and inclusive culture.
- Event Planning & Culture Building: Lead the planning and execution of employee events to strengthen connection, belonging, and a shared sense of celebration across the organization.
- Employee Relations Support: Partner with Managers and other HR leadership to address employee relations matters with professionalism, confidentiality, and consistency.
- Benefits Oversight: With Alterra partnership, administer local benefits for both major medical and seasonal plans. Lead employee communications and engagement around Open Enrollment, the Wellness Programs, 401K, etc.
- Leave of Absence Administration: Oversee the administration of employee leaves of absence by serving as a liaison between the employee and third-party leave administrator. Provide timely communication to employees and managers. Ensure all leaves are entered into HRIS system.
- Wellbeing Strategy: Serve as the local Wellbeing Champion, leading a cross-functional Wellbeing Team to develop and execute initiatives that support employee wellness and mental health.
- Front Office HR Experience: Ensure an approachable and responsive HR front office team that delivers high-quality service and fosters a supportive employee experience.
- Team Collaboration & Flexibility: Support broader HR initiatives and serve as a collaborative team member in support of seasonal and year-round HR goals.
Management Responsibilities:
- Leadership: Manage a team of 2-4 employees. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance and development; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Integrity & Compliance: Comply with Federal and California Labor law in phases of the payroll and employment process from hiring through termination, as well as all Company policies & procedures.
- Commitment to Service: Achieve continuous improvement in operational objectives by implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards. Contribute information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews
- Financial: Responsible for creating and maintaining labor and expense budget. Check and manage payroll for overtime, compliance with labor model. Meet financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
- Safety: Establish, implement, and enforce safety standards in accordance with company policies and procedures as well as State & Federal laws.
Competencies and Job Requirements:
- Communication: Able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally across all levels of the organization. Able to effectively present information to management, employees, and customers.
- Organization: Demonstrate ability to proactively prioritize needs, put first things first, and effectively manage resources and time. Excellent organizational and problem solving skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Reasoning Ability: Able to make independent decisions which may have considerable impacts on the organization. Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpersonal skills to professionally handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
- Working knowledge of computers and technology including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access), with high proficiency in Excel.
Education and Experience:
Required:
- Five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Three years supervisory experience
- License/certificates/accreditations
Preferred:
- Bachelor's Degree
- HR Certification
- Ski industry experience
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, and hear. Sits for extended periods of time at a computer station or work desk; stands and walks regularly throughout the day; uses hands and fingers to operate computers and office equipment for up to 8 hours each day; lifts up to 10 pounds regularly; exposed to typical office environment conditions and noise levels. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.
Working Conditions:
Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions.
Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the work place is usually moderate.
Equipment Used in Job: General office equipment
For information on Alterra Mountain Company's Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at www.alterramtnco.com/social-responsibility. Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce.
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Palisades Tahoe
401(k)
Jul 23, 2025