Human Resources Manager

With the most gorgeous spring and summer weather to enjoy the 18-hole golf course, hiking, biking, rafting, and more, our employees make the Moonlight Basin experience come alive. If you would love being a part of the Montana charm and providing the highest level of guest service, ensuring no detail is too small to overlook, and being a part of creating experiences, then Moonlight Basin is looking for you.

Our staff consists of locals, and seasonal workers from all 50 states as well as international students and workers from around the globe. We are a diverse workforce where everyone feels welcome, appreciated, and valued. No matter if you are 14 or 84 years, there is a place for you in the Moonlight Basin family!

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the HR department and implementing the best practices that enhance associate engagement and foster a positive employment experience throughout the entire associate lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding. This role entails a comprehensive range of HR functions, including employee relations, benefits administration, compensation management, engagement initiatives and associate housing. The HR Manager acts as a strategic partner to both associates and managers, ensuring effective support across the organization. By cultivating strong relationships and open communication with associates at all levels, the HR Manager plays a pivotal role in promoting a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

HR Operations

• Facilitate the onboarding process for new associates including coordinating seasonal new hire presentations and HR onboarding paperwork on the first day of work.
• Coordinates the administration of health, dental, vision, life, and 401(k) benefits, serving as the point of contact for all benefit-related inquiries and issues. Ensure Associates complete their new-hire benefit enrollment (or waiver).
• Understands, adheres to, and enforces all established HR policies, procedures, and best practices within the organization.
• Provide expert guidance and support to managers and Associates on a wide range of HR-related matters, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Address and resolve employee relations issues using a systematic approach, including participating in employee disciplinary meetings, investigations, and terminations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for workers’ compensation claims, file first report of injury reports, and acts as a liaison between insurance carriers and associates. Ensure compliance with light duty restrictions as outlined by physicians and facilitate communication between associates and managers regarding restrictions.

Cultural Experience

• Focus on providing the best possible experience for all Moonlight Associates from housing onboarding, to the first day of work and last day of work.
• Collaborates on aligning Associate onboarding with Moonlight Basin’s vision and values.
• Plans and executes cultural activities for all Associates.

Associate Housing

• Strives to make the living experience, particularly the first and last impressions, of the highest quality.
• Oversee the associate housing inventory and overall program for Moonlight Basin’s year-round and seasonal Associates.
• Assign housing units to incoming residents, arrange payroll withholding for fees, monthly rent payments, and fines.
• Assist HR in reconciling the payroll deductions to the monthly housing budget.
• Manage all master and subleases; including drafting new and renewal subleases, ensuring required housing documents are signed prior to move-in and copies of subleases and housing documents are kept electronically for the required length of time.

KEYS TO SUCCESS:

• High school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience human resource leadership experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience as a human resource generalist.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Analytical approach to projects and problem solving; strong project management skills.
• Strong internal and external customer service focus, with a genuine desire to assist others.
• Valid driver’s license and clear driving record.
• Demonstrate ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect pertinent data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and initiate appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to interact efficiently with associates, peers, and management.
• Competence in personal computer skills; internet search, Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook as well as housing management software.
• Be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

BENEFITS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Competitive salary
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Heath, dental, vision insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance paid for by the company.
• Matching 401(k) with no waiting period or vesting schedule.
• Complimentary meal per shift
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program that can be used for a Big Sky season ski pass or a gym membership.
• End-of-season discounts on our retail store items.
• End-of-season employee celebration.
• Employee housing is available.

Disclaimer:

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position and should not serve as an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all the possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities for this specific job. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of this position might differ from those outlined above and other duties may be assigned, as necessary.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

Moonlight Basin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.