HR Generalist

General Purpose:

The HR Generalist provides excellent customer service to staff members while executing the daily operations and expectations of the HR office. This role assists with recruitment efforts, orientation and onboarding activities. This role oversees all employee communications, organizing events, engagement programs, uniform inventory, discounts/perks, etc.

This is a Full Time, Year Round position that offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K options, and a free season pass for you and your dependents. All full time, year round positions are eligible for an annual bonus in addition to regular wages. For a full list of benefits visit https://www.purgatory.ski/employee-benefits/. 

Job Posting Deadline: We are review applications on a rolling basis. This position will remain open until filled. 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Maintain confidentiality of personal and sensitive information.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all walk-ins, phone calls, and emails in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ensure department filing is accurate, well-organized, and up to date.
• Maintain employee records and training documentation.
• Manages office supply inventory, workspace organization, and the HR Gmail account.
• Train seasonal HR front-line staff.
• Coordinate seasonal and year-round employee orientations.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes and procedures.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of staff to support consistent and clear information sharing.
• Maintain the Employee/Manager Resource Site.
• May lead employee engagement programs, incentive initiatives, and special events, ensuring alignment with budget guidelines.
• Administer internal employee perks and discount programs.
• Manage employee season passes and uniforms, including laundry, inventory, and distribution.
• Assist HR manager with employee lodging deductions and tracking.
• Oversee J1 Program (when active).
• Assist the HR Manager with developing and delivering learning opportunities, training sessions, and materials for staff at all levels and across departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• General knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive matters.
• Skilled in resolving sensitive or confrontational situations with professionalism.
• Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Word and Excel, email systems, internet research, and basic website navigation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with team members across departments.
• Provide numerical analysis, insight and move projects into action.

Education and Experience: 

Minimum of 2 years of HR experience, ideally in the ski industry or with a combination of seasonal and year-round workforce management.

Experience with onboarding processes and HRIS systems (Paycom experience preferred).

Working Environment/Physical Activities:

85% of the work day is spent indoors, in a normal office environment and 15% of the work day is spent outdoors.  50% of the workday is spent sitting, 30% standing and 20% walking. 

Occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 75 pounds. Constantly handling objects.  Constantly engaging in normal conversation, in person, email and over the phone.  Frequently reaching, balancing, stooping, use of near and far acuity, color and field of vision. Occasionally climbing, balancing, and stooping. Potential exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards.   This is a non-skiing position. Must be able to work weekends and holidays during the ski season.