Senior Director, HR Business Solutions

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

Job Summary:

The Senior Director of HR Business Solutions will accountable for designing and leading strategic initiatives aimed at solving the company’s most pressing business challenges through integrated HR strategies and capabilities. Working closely with Strategic HR Business Leaders and Centers of Excellence (COEs), you will be accountable for forming and leading high-performing, cross-functional teams that deploy flexibly across top business priorities identified through the Integrated Business and Talent Planning process. This is a pivotal leadership role for a strategic thinker and people leader who excels at driving change, aligning stakeholders, and scaling HR’s business impact.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead a group within the HR Business Solutions Team in deploying flexibly to initiatives prioritized through the Integrated Business and Talent Planning process, setting the strategic direction for how HR resources are mobilized against enterprise priorities.
• Act as a senior architect of cross-functional HR solutions, building strong executive partnership across business units, Strategic HR Business Leaders, COEs, and Senior Leadership Teams.
• Oversee the design and implementation of scalable, repeatable talent solutions aligned with business goals across operations, transformation initiatives, and workforce strategy.
• Translate open-ended, high-level business needs into structured programs and action plans with measurable outcomes.
• Serve as a key interface between business and HR, ensuring seamless integration of COE-designed tools, practices, and experiences.
• Act as chief communicator and representative partner on behalf of the Business Solutions Team in enterprise governance, prioritization, and resource allocation discussions.
• Champion an agile operating model, embedding iterative design, user feedback, and continuous improvement into every solution.
• Lead talent development and succession planning within the Business Solutions Team, cultivating generalists and specialists to meet future business needs.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in HR, management consulting, or business operations, with experience in strategic workforce planning, organizational design, and/or talent strategy
• Proven track record of analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities
• Executive presence with strong communication, influencing, and facilitation skills across multiple levels of leadership
• Commitment to inclusivity and user-centered design in people strategies
• Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment in decision-making
• Ability to lead with a consultative approach and provide guidance and advice when needed.
• Passion for team leadership, coaching, and organizational capability building.
• Experience with large-scale organizational transformation, change leadership, or enterprise portfolio management a plus

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $169,000 - $185,000 + annual bonus + equity. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
 

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Vail Resorts offers a ‘Hybrid’ work environment for Broomfield-based roles where employees must live within 50 miles of the Broomfield office and work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays.

Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion. 

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  515247
Reference Date: 07/02/2026 
Job Code Function: HR Business Solutions