Benefits Analyst

Year Round

COLLABORATION | AUTHENTICITY | PURPOSE | EMPOWERMENT

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world’s largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Free Ikon Pass for all eligible employees + additional free skiing/riding privileges across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts for eligible employees and their dependents
• Discounted skiing/riding for friends and family of eligible employees across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Paid Time Off (PTO) policies for eligible employees to relax and recharge
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
• Commuter benefits (Denver employees only)
• Flexible/hybrid workplace policy empowering employees to work from home, while encouraging regular in-person collaboration in our dog-friendly company headquarters office located in Denver’s RiNo Art District neighborhood

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for an energetic and driven Benefits Analyst to join our team at Alterra Mountain Company’s corporate headquarters. The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing the daily operations of the organization’s health and welfare plans, while also contributing to our long-term benefits strategy. We are looking for someone who can build strong relationships with resort partners, navigate complex projects, while ensuring that the highest standards of customer service are met as a member of our Benefits Team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

General Responsibilities

• Support the administration of employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and other supplemental benefits for both U.S. and Canadian employees.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees managing inquiries related to benefits programs including the processing of enrollments, policy adherence, and ad hoc escalations.

• Provide guidance to resort location benefits teams on the administration and application of benefits programs and policies for both U.S. and Canadian employees

• Communicate resolutions to complex problems clearly and concisely.

• Assist in ensuring that benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations including the Affordable Care Act, ERISA, COBRA, and HIPAA.

• Assist with the preparation and filing of required government reports (e.g., 5500 forms, ACA reporting).

• Manage relationships with third-party administrators and other benefit service providers.

• Administer employee leave programs, including Family and Medical Leave Act, short-term disability, long-term disability, Colorado FAMLI Leave, and any other state and federal leaves as required.

• Assist in the management of the Open Enrollment process for U.S. and Canadian employees, including communications, training, vendor coordination, HRIS collaboration, and employee support.

• Contribute to the ongoing strategy of benefit programs working with closely brokerage partners to design, implement, and administer U.S. and Canadian employee benefit plans.

• Support the integration of new acquisitions by partnering in the transition of employee benefit data into the HRIS system. Conduct thorough testing of HRIS system updates and data integrations to ensure accuracy and consistency across benefits information for newly acquired employees.

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• 2+ years of experience in employee benefits administration or a related HR role.

• Accomplished in using HRIS systems (Workday preferred) and MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Ability to communicate complex benefits information in a clear and accessible manner.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• High level of integrity and attention to detail in managing confidential employee data.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. 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 the Company's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Denver area base salary range: $67,000 - $93,000 per year

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Alterra Mountain Company and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.