Senior Analyst of Talent Management

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

At Vail Resorts, our mission is to provide the Experience of a Lifetime to our employees so they, in turn, can create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We aim to deliver on this experience through the entire life cycle for our employees including the alignment of company priorities to their individual goals, their career growth and development, and their opportunities to build capabilities and expand their impact.

The Senior Analyst of Talent Management will help develop and execute talent strategies and programs that both enable the Company’s growth strategy and support individual career development through human-centered-design principles. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of Talent Management’s purpose and experience with programs such as: building talent pipelines, succession planning, talent pools, and performance management. This role will partner collaboratively with multiple areas of the business to create customized approaches that build pipelines of high-performing, diverse talent.  

 Job Responsibilities
Partner with the Talent Management team and other stakeholders to design and execute talent solutions aligned to a function or the enterprise. Examples include:

• • Annual goal setting
  • Succession planning
  • Talent pools and pipelines
  • Performance assessment and management
  • Career development
  • Career framework development
  • Competency development
  • Career Staging
• Design strategic, data-driven approaches based on an identified need
• Create content for resources such as job aids, guides, and videos to support user adoption and change management of new processes and programs
• Develop presentations and other communications to keep stakeholders informed and introduce programs
• Facilitate live trainings and skill building sessions for employees
• Build project plans and ensure that key deliverables are completed on time with excellence
• Liaise with data specialists to procure data and insights that support program development, measure progress, and ultimately ROI
• Leverage HR technology to administer programs as needed

The most successful candidates have the following traits and competencies:

• Confidence sharing ideas and a point of view that contributes to the development of programs and continuous improvement of our processes
• Ability to focus on multiple projects at once and keep track of deadlines and deliverables
• Comfort working semi-autonomously and taking ownership of assigned work
• Is proactive and leverages a solutions-focused mindset
• Understands change management principles

• Approaches work collaboratively and builds trusting relationships with partners
• Is eager to learn new skills while also supporting the growth and development of peers
• Enjoys and excels in environments where they must help solve new and increasingly complex strategic business challenges and issues—incorporating the newest ideas, technologies, and approaches to the business

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with talent programs such as succession planning, talent pools, performance management, career framework, talent development, or similar
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Strong writing skills and proficient in developing effective PowerPoint presentations
• Exposure to using talent data and metrics to make data-driven decisions
• Additional experience in HR software such as Workday is a plus

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $76,841.70 - $100,000 + annual bonus. 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 where employees living within 50 miles of the Broomfield office work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays.  Employees living outside of a commutable distance can work remotely from British Columbia, Washington D.C., and the 16 U.S. states* in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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. 

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  505396
Reference Date: 10/02/2024 
Job Code Function: HR Programs  
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