Total Rewards Specialist

Aspen One renews the mind, body, and spirit with a portfolio that redefines luxury, adventure, and leisure. With world-class and innovative brands and businesses, including Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality, and Aspen Ventures, Aspen One propels the expansion of the Aspen ethos globally.  

Whether it’s Aspen Skiing Company providing unforgettable experiences at the confluence of nature, culture, and recreation across its four legendary mountains—Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk; or Aspen Hospitality elevating guest experiences in unforgettable ways by developing, owning, and operating a growing set of luxury and upper-scale hotels, private clubs, and branded residential properties in prime locations under The Nell and Limelight brands; Aspen One is deeply committed to providing unparalleled service, creative programming, community engagement, and unique opportunities for exploration. The company’s commitment to innovation is central to its evolution, including Aspen Ventures' amplification of the Aspen brand globally through new business lines that embody its values and heritage such as Aspen Collection. For more information, visit www.aspen.com.  

Please note that all official communications from the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team are sent from email addresses within the [email protected], aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains. 

The Total Rewards Specialist is responsible for supporting the implementation and administration of compensation, benefits, and recognition programs that attract, retain, and engage employees. This role collaborates with HR partners and business leaders to ensure programs are competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with the organization’s total rewards strategy. This position reports to the Sr. Director of Total Rewards. 

The budgeted salary range for this position is $77,000 - $98,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience, all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until September 12, 2025.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities 

• Administers the benefits offerings for the entire organization. 
• Assists with the Open Enrollment process through working alongside internal teams/stakeholders as well as external vendors to successfully orchestrate the process from beginning to end.  
• Leads the administration for employee leave programs.  
• Support compensation and benefits analysis, including salary benchmarking and pay equity studies. 
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding compensation and benefit policies, escalating as appropriate. 
• Conducts compensation benchmarking and market pricing using survey data to evaluate internal and external competitiveness. 
• Evaluating and implementing job analysis tools, techniques, and materials.
• Works alongside our vendors to answer inquiries and resolve issues.  
• Respond to ad-hoc data and analysis requests from internal stakeholders. 
• Creates communications and trainings on total rewards programs to enhance employee understanding and engagement. (new hire orientation, email campaigns, webinars, benefit fairs, etc.). 
• Administers our benefits programming through data entry and analysis, auditing feeds from our HRIS/HCM, system alignment, and ensuring the technology is compliant with our programs. Resolves any discrepancies between systems and works with internal teams to find efficiencies within our platforms. 
• Researches benefits trends and makes recommendations for improvement to our current offerings.  
• Leads analytics for the Benefits programs and models changes to programming, cost modeling, and usage to report to leadership.  
• Supports HR initiatives, projects, and processes for the organization when required.  

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of three years of experience administering Benefits, Retirement, Leave programs,  and compensation analysis for a medium/large organization  
• Experience with California and New York state leave and benefit administration preferred 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Working knowledge of Total Rewards federal, state, and local legislation. 
• Working knowledge of Total Rewards (benefits, compensation, and wellness) programming best practices. 
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office suite. 
• Advanced Excel skills 
• Ability to utilize HRIS/HCM systems for data entry and complex reporting and analysis. 
• Skilled in communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and credibility across all levels of the organization. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
• Skilled in attention to detail and accuracy within data analytics. 
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion in complex HR matters. 
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others both internally & externally. 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and deliver results of a high standard. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to provide effective consult and employee support during all interactions.  
• Ability to support others on the team and train on company policies and practices as well as TR fundamentals. 

Work Environment & Physical Demands 

Ability to stand, type, and sit at a desk/computer for most of the work shift executing repetitive movements. 
No adverse or hazardous conditions. 
Not required, but preferred to be able to occasionally lift, push, or pull 25 lbs. individually or with assistance. 

Job Benefits 

This position is classified as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits:
Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.  

•    Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs
•    Flexible Spending Account Programs
•    Life Insurance Programs
•    Paid Time Off Programs
•    Paid Leave Programs
•    401(k) Savings Plan
•    Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes 
•    Other company perks

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. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.         

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.

For an overview of Aspen One Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

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