Principal Analyst: HR Business Solutions

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.

About the role

The Principal Analyst of HR Business Solutions will drive cross-functional projects that address the highest-priority business challenges in support of our enterprise’s new HR operating model. You will work closely with Strategic HR Business Leaders and leverage Centers of Excellence (COEs) to design and implement integrated, scalable solutions that drive critical talent outcomes. This is a dynamic leadership role for a solution-oriented HR strategist who thrives on complexity, flexibility, and high-impact collaboration.

Responsibilities

• May lead a group within the HR Business Solutions Team in deploying flexibly to strategic initiatives prioritized through the Integrated Business and Talent Planning process.
• Serve as a problem solver, partnering with HR Business Leaders and business stakeholders to scope issues, identify root causes, and contribute to fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Work with your Director to translate business strategy into people and organizational strategies in partnership with COEs and Strategic HR Business Leaders.
• Translate business needs into people and organizational recommendations in collaboration with COEs and Strategic HR Business Leaders.
• Manage initiatives that cut across traditional HR functional boundaries.
• Ensure business solutions are scalable, sustainable, and aligned with enterprise HR priorities to ensure optimal outcomes, including for reoccurring HR business processes.
• Champion a user-centered, agile mindset within the team, continuously iterating on solutions based on feedback and business impact.
• Cultivate a high-performing, multidisciplinary team through mentorship, coaching, and capability-building.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 6-8 years of experience in HR, consulting, or related roles with project ownership or team coordination responsibilities.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills across multiple levels of leadership, including experience influencing and building business cases.
• Commitment to inclusivity and user-centered design in people strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment in decision-making.
• Ability to lead with a consultative approach, and provide guidance and advice when needed.
• Experience with organizational transformation, change leadership, or enterprise portfolio management a plus.

Pay

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $108,000 - $145,000 + Annual Bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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.
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans (for eligible full-time employees).
• Free ski passes for dependents.
• Critical Illness and Accident plans.

Schedule

Full-time, year-round. 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.