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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, Labor Relations is responsible for developing and executing proactive labor strategies that foster a positive, engaging and high-performance workplace culture, while ensuring the organization is well-prepared to address union relations, contract negotiations and labor challenges. This role serves as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, cultivating collaborative relationships with union representatives and leading both enterprise-wide labor relations strategy and day-to-day labor relations operations across all employee groups.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $187,800 – $241,983 + annual bonus + equity; actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.
- Employment Type: Year Round
- Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time / Year Round
- Housing Availability: No
- Outlet: Corporate
Job Responsibilities:
Enterprise-wide Labor Relations strategy & Leadership
- Lead the cross-functional enterprise team responsible for identifying, planning, executing and continuously improving the proactive labor relations strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Build and maintain a positive, engaging workplace culture that enhances employee experience, minimizes conflict and strengthens organization performance. Partner with senior leadership, HR teams and legal counsel to identify and address workplace trends, ensuring a collaborative and high-accountability environment.
- Analyze employee feedback, workforce data, and labor trends to proactively address potential concerns before they escalate.
- Use data-driven forecasting to identify potential labor risks and develop preemptive mitigation strategies.
- Partner with HR business leaders to assess and enhance leadership capability to lead effectively in both non-unionized and unionized environments
Collective Bargaining and Contract Management
- Lead pre-bargaining preparation, assessing organizational needs, gathering relevant data, and shaping negotiation strategies aligned with business and organizational objectives.
- Prepare and support bargaining teams for effective negotiations, ensuring alignment with company goals
- Act as the central point of contact for labor relations workstreams during proactive review and active bargaining
- Oversee the administration and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements, ensuring understanding and consistent application.
- Partner with legal and operations teams to represent the company’s interests in grievance and arbitration hearings.
- Develop and manage tracking systems for contract-related activities, including grievances, arbitration cases, and work stoppages.
- Collaborate with operations develop comprehensive contingency plans for potential work stoppages, ensuring business.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, Labor Relations, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10-12 years of experience and demonstrated effectiveness in labor relations, preferably in a multi-union environment with both non-union and union workforces.
- Proven experience in negotiating collective bargaining agreements and managing union relationships. Experience in arbitration advocacy preferred
- Strong business acumen, analytical skills and problem-solving abilities
- Demonstrated success in a collaborative labor relations environment preferred
The expected Total Compensation for this role is $187,800 – $241,983 + 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.
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.
