Director Benefits

at  Vail Resorts Corporate

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:

Provides management and strategic oversight of Vail Resorts’ domestic benefit programs with an emphasis on providing a competitive, cost-conscious and highly relevant suite of offerings for employees. Responsible for ensuring efficient benefits administration, compliance, and oversight to benefits-related budgets and cost analysis. In partnership with our benefit broker, negotiates major third-party contracts related to benefits administration.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and implements benefits programs in alignment to our corporate vision and strategy.
• Responsible for compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and alignment with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Leads administration of benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accident, critical illness, employee assistance, and 401(k).
• Partners with the Director of Wellness to support our wellness strategy and assesses programs to ensure positive outcomes.
• Prepares materials for periodic meetings of the 401(k) Administrative and Fiduciary Committees.
• Leads the presentation of various major benefits-related initiatives to key stakeholders and employees.
• In partnership with Employee Communications, leads change management strategy related to employee benefits.
• Performs horizon scanning for regulations that impact employee benefits.
• Serves as primary point of contact with benefits consultants, actuaries, insurers, and third-party administrators.

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 plan