Specialist: Benefits

Vail Resorts • Utah, Utah • 1h ago

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 Benefit Specialist will be responsible for administering the Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement and all other employee benefit plans. This position will also be responsible for assisting with benefit communications, managing benefit projects, assisting with wellness initiatives, and other benefit related activities.

Job Specifications:

Starting Wage: $30.77/hr - $32.70/hr

Employment Type: Year Round

Shift Type: Full Time hours available

Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age

Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

Work with our health and welfare vendor partners including Medical, Dental and Vision to ensure proper administration of benefits, and retirement vendor partners. Related activities include the following:

Manage enrollment and eligibility

Assist employees and members of HR to address and resolve issues

Assist HRT with audits and testing to ensure program accuracy

Work with partners and Payroll to ensure proper deductions are being deducted from paychecks

Assist with employee communications, including managing content on the external benefits website and the internal SharePoint site, KBAs and SOPs

Assist, as needed, with administration of LOAs

Help identify, plan, implement, and communicate wellness related activities

Participate, plan, communicate, and execute cyclical benefit programs including Open Enrollment processes, ramp-up process support for field HR partners for new and returning employees before ski season begins, benefit fairs, and flu shot clinics

Compile quarterly dashboard metrics through various platforms including Excel, Access, and Google Analytics to identify trends and support strategic direction

Coordinate compliance efforts including audit responses, data requests, plan testing, notice and disclosure requirements, etc.

Handle other benefit related duties including life claim processing, acquisition work, appeals, escalations, and more

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Preferred Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related fields

3-5 Years relevant work experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and ideally HR benefit systems.

Ability to speak English is necessary

Bilingual Spanish/English a plus

Able to successfully multi-task

Able to deliver effective and quality results, meet tight deadlines and targets

Strong oral and written communication

Workday experience preferred

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $30.77/hr - $32.70/hr. 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 where employees living within 50 miles of the Broomfield office work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays. Employees living outside of a commutable distance can work remotely from British Columbia, Washington D.C., and the 16 U.S. states* in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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 515122

Reference Date: 06/06/2026

Job Code Function: Benefits

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