Vice President, Total Rewards

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:

The Vice President, Total Rewards drives the enterprise Total Rewards strategy and the associated product, process and experience design in service to the company mission - shaping solutions that enable Vail Resorts to attract, engage, and retain top talent. This leader ensures Total Rewards solutions are integrated, data ‑ driven, competitive, compliant, and aligned to business priorities across diverse employee groups and geographies. Drives operational excellence, governance, analytics, and continuous improvement across the Total Rewards portfolio through a combination of direct leadership, cross-functional partnerships, and enterprise HR capabilities. This role reports to the Vice President, Talent and Total Rewards, works closely with the CHRO, and is a key member of the HR senior leadership team. In partnership with the Vice President, Talent and Total Rewards and the rest of the HR senior leadership team, the Vice President, Total Rewards develops and drives the company’s overall HR strategic agenda, priorities, and projects, as well as leading the strategies and results in their specific areas of accountability, all in service to achieving the company mission and HR vision.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $230,000 - $275,000 + annual bonus + equity

• Employment Type:  Year Round 

• Shift Type:  Full Time  hours available 

• Minimum Age:  At least 18 years of age 

• Housing Availability:  No 

Essential Job Responsibilities

Total Rewards Strategy

• Lead the Total Rewards Center of Excellence to set and drive a strategy that optimizes Vail Resorts’ portfolio of rewards in service to company objectives.
• Own the product, process, and experience design for compensation, benefits, well ‑ being, recognition, and executive rewards to deliver a differentiated, scalable employee experience.
• Monitor external trends and adapt programs to changing business priorities, including M&A due diligence and post ‑ deal integration.
• Apply best ‑ in ‑ class benchmarks and market intelligence; build data ‑ driven business cases and ROI assessments for recommendations.
• Shape compensation approaches that account for the complexity of Vail’s seasonal and international workforce, including H ‑2B populations, prevailing wage requirements, attraction/retention premiums, and global or temporary assignment frameworks.
• Lead annual executive compensation process in partnership with legal and finance, and supports development of proxy reporting and related materials." Leads the enterprise benefits strategy with  accountability for multi-year medical and wellbeing roadmaps, funding and cost-sharing philosophy, retirement programs (e.g., 401(k)) and employer contribution design, and strategic vendor governance to balance cost, risk, and teammate value.

Project Management & Operational Effectiveness:

• Continuously analyze and optimize the Total Rewards portfolio and delivery model
• (policies, processes, systems, vendors).
• Perform ongoing analyses and audits to assess program effectiveness; recommend portfolio enhancements and simplification.
• Create and update policies/processes as business or legislative changes require; ensure strong regulatory compliance (e.g., wage and hour law, ERISA, FMLA, ACA).
• Oversee forecasts, budgets, resources, and initiative performance, including benefits plan expense, employer taxes, workers’ compensation, and all direct/indirect compensation programs (401(k), equity, incentives).
• Manage a broad portfolio of vendor partners to deliver seamless, high ‑ quality employee experiences, including mental health providers in our communities.

Strategic Partnership & Advisory:

• Serve as strategic advisor and thought partner to senior leaders on Total Rewards matters, influencing decisions with clear recommendations and insights.
• Partner with the executive compensation advisor to the Compensation Committee to provide input to meeting materials, proxy statement, and related matters.
• Partner closely with Strategic Business HR, other COEs, and HR Service Delivery to integrate Total Rewards into the broader employee experience and talent agenda.
• Collaborate with Finance and Legal on planning, governance, controls, and risk management.

People Leadership:

• Further build and lead a team of high ‑ performing, high ‑ potential talent; set clear goals and drive accountability for results.
• Focus on talent management, engaging experiences, and rewarding career paths that result in high performance, engagement, and continuous leadership growth in line with Vail Resorts’ values, culture, talent philosophy, and employee value proposition.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Partner with global shared services and internal project talent pools to operationalize Total Rewards experience, product, and process design, ensuring consistent, efficient, and scalable delivery across the enterprise.
• Lead ongoing job architecture and leveling to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and career clarity.
• Advance pay equity analytics and action planning; establish governance and reporting cadence.
• Oversee communications strategy for Total Rewards to drive employee understanding and perceived value.
• Build reward analytics and dashboards to inform workforce decisions (e.g., incentive effectiveness, headcount, cost, utilization).

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or related field; advanced credential (e.g., CCP, SPHR) preferred.
• 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in compensation and benefits design and program management within complex organizations.
• Significant analytical, technical, tax, and regulatory expertise (e.g., wage and hour law, ERISA, FMLA, ACA).
• 5+ years leading senior ‑ level direct reports; proven ability to build, develop, and engage high ‑ performing teams.
• Proven success translating organizational objectives into Total Rewards strategies and executing at enterprise scale.
• Executive communication skills with the ability to influence CEO/Executive Committee and senior stakeholders.
• Vendor management discipline with clear metrics and performance management.
• Financial acumen to design, deliver, and measure effectiveness of compensation strategy, benefits plans, and departmental budgets.
• Workday experience preferred (or comparable HRIS/comp platforms)

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $230,000 - $275,000 + annual bonus + equity. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development

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 plans

Vail Resorts offers a ‘Hybrid’ work environment for Broomfield-based roles where employees must live within 50 miles of the Broomfield office and work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays.

Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion. 

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  513455
Reference Date: 02/16/2026 
Job Code Function: Total Rewards