HR Business Partner - Sundance Mountain Resort

Job Title: HR Business Partner

Reports To: SR. Director of HR

Job Type: Full-time year-round position Exempt/Salaried - Flexible schedule, must be available to work weekends, holidays, & special events as/when needed.

ABOUT SUNDANCE RESORT

Sundance Mountain Resort is a full-service mountain resort located at the base of Utah's iconic Mt. Timpanogos in the Wasatch Mountains. In 1969, Robert Redford bought the land now known as Sundance and envisioned the careful growth of a community committed to the balance of art, nature, and community to provide a place of discovery for all who visit here. Our vision is to build upon Robert Redford's legacy as stewards of this mountain, drawing inspiration from art, nature, and humanity to provide a place of discovery. Our mission is to be a leading North American experience-driven destination that delights the senses, feeds the soul, and inspires stewardship. Offering a unique blend of outdoor recreation, arts, and culture, Sundance is committed to environmental sustainability and artistic expression.

ABOUT THE JOB

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) is a strategic HR role responsible for connecting the people-focused needs and the business objectives with its designated leaders and departments. The ideal candidate will have strong business acumen, communications skills, planning and proactivity, the ability to solve problems and deliver solutions that meet the needs of the business. The HRBP must be able to build trust with leaders and employees by showing they are able to role-model and promote our Sundance Mountain Resort (SMR) culture and values. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hospitality and food & beverage with the ability to understand the connection between people and these departments business and financial mid to long range plans.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports leaders to manage the employee lifecycle from recruitment through offboarding.
• Develops a strong understanding of their assigned departments business operations.
• Aids assigned departments' leadership teams to design and deliver people & culture strategy and annual goals in line with their strategic priorities.
• Develops strong relationships with respective department leadership providing guidance and asserting influence when needed.
• Provides guidance to leaders on the application of SMR people policies, standards and employee handbook.
• Identifies training needs for assigned departments and participates in the implementation of training to leaders and employees as needed.
• Works closely with leadership to understand their workforce providing guidance and facilitating strategic alignment for their talent management processes like performance management, employee development, and succession planning.
• Aid leadership in understanding labor costs and budgets to ensure that their departments are functioning with defined limits regarding fixed and variable headcount to maximize efficiency and profitability.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations when necessary.
• Aids managers in providing motivation, coaching, and corrective action to their teams in according to Sundance standards.
• Provides guidance to their departments helping them understand and work within employment related compliance requirements.
• Assists leaders with employee relations for their assigned departments including but not limited to managing leave and accommodation, benefits, compensation, development, promotion.
• Monitors, analyzes, and shares key metrics for employee engagement, training, cultural alignment, turnover and other HR metrics to share with leaders and develop solutions, guide policy, and enhance business success.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-7 years of progressive HR experience with a proven ability to partner with leaders to achieve business results. Bachelors degree in a relevant field or demonstrated skills acquisition through relevant work experience.
• Working knowledge of Power Point, word processing, Excel, and email. Proficiency in payroll/HRIS software. The ability to manage and analyze data using Excel.
• SHRM or HRCI certification is a bonus.

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Vacation, Crisis Pay, 401(k) with company match. Voluntary supplemental life, accident and hospital confinement.