Human Resources Manager

Join the Team: Human Resources Manager

Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area , Boise National Forest, ID, Full-Time, Year-round

Are you a strategic HR leader passionate about outdoor recreation, enabling memorable employee experiences, and building inclusive, high performing- teams? At Bogus Basin, the largest nonprofit Mountain Recreation Area in the nation, located just 16 miles north of Boise, we offer a unique year-round- space where community meets the mountain. We’re seeking a dynamic Human Resources Manager to uphold a culture kindness, respect, professionalism, and fun.

Why Bogus Basin?

Where Mountain Life Meets City Living: Enjoy the rare opportunity to work at a four-season mountain recreation area while living in Boise—one of the fastest-growing, most livable cities in the U.S. With a vibrant downtown, walkable neighborhoods, and a thriving arts and food scene, Boise offers urban amenities with small-town charm, just 16 miles from the slopes.

Mission-Driven, Community-Focused: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Bogus Basin is dedicated to providing accessible, affordable outdoor recreation, education, and community programming year-round. Every dollar earned is reinvested into the mountain and its people; not shareholders.

Our values of kindness, respect, professionalism, and fun shape a workplace where everyone is welcome. We prioritize inclusion through initiatives and local partnerships, ensuring all staff and guests feel a sense of belonging.

Unbeatable Access to the Outdoors: Located in the Boise National Forest, Bogus Basin offers year-round activities; from skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and tubing in the winter to mountain biking, hiking, and scenic chairlift rides in the summer. Employees enjoy the perks of mountain life with none of the resort town isolation.

How you’ll make a difference: As a key member of Bogus Basin’s leadership team, you and your team of two HR professionals will ensure the recreation area attracts, retains, and develops top talent, cultivating a respectful, high-performance workplace. Your time will primarily be spent at our scenic mountain recreation area with occasional days spent at the Downtown Boise Office, blending the energy of the slopes with focused leadership in the office. In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee seasonal workforce transitions and shape the broader HR strategy that keeps Bogus Basin thriving. 

A Day in the Life

Start your day with your favorite morning beverage, then either drive up the mountain or relax and take in the views from our free employee shuttle. Once on-site, you’ll check in with your team and dive into a day full of opportunities to coach, train, and lead while working closely with functional leaders to bring the vision of Bogus Basin to life while upholding our policies and organizational values. At day’s end, you’ll head home knowing you played a vital role in helping others fall in love with the outdoors, all while overseeing the following essential HR functions.

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with Bogus Basin’s mission and operations.
• Advise senior leadership on staffing, talent development, succession planning, and diversity & inclusion.

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Lead recruitment for full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff across departments such as mountain operations, guest services, retail, F&B, and ski school.
• Establish partnerships with local colleges and community groups to build a local talent pipeline.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Be the primary point of contact for employee concerns and foster a culture of open communication and trust.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and promote a workplace that embodies our culture of kindness professionalism, and respect.
• Design engagement programs, recognition initiatives, and events to boost morale and retention. Tell the story of what it means to come, stay, and grow your career at Bogus.

Compensation, Benefits & Performance Management

• Manage compensation, benefits, and performance systems to ensure competitiveness, compliance, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Oversee annual reviews, bonus programs, and employee evaluations.

Training & Development

• Lead the design and implementation of employee training and development programs, including leadership development, and job-specific skills training.
• Support professional development and continuous learning across staff levels.

Legal Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Maintain HR policies and workplace safety protocols in close collaboration with operations and safety teams.

Seasonal Workforce & Community Relations

• Oversee seasonal employee cycles including hiring, onboarding, offboarding.
• Develop and implement employee retention strategies.
• Serve as Bogus Basin’s HR ambassador at job fairs, community events, and industry gatherings.

What you bring to Bogus

• Bachelors in HR, Business, or related field (HR certification preferred).
• 5-7 years HR experience, including at least 3 years in leadership, preferably in hospitality, recreation, or resort environments.
• Deep understanding of employment law, HRIS systems, and payroll administration.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence across levels.
• Proven experience with large and seasonal workforce management.
• Willingness and ability to work both office and outdoor shifts including weekends and holidays as needed.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary between $80,000 and $95,000 annually, depending on your experience and skills.
• Robust benefits package: Paid Time Off (PTO), health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match after 1st year, and profit sharing after 2nd year.
• Exclusive employee perks: free or discounted ski passes for you and your family, as well as resort discounts.
• A supportive, community-oriented workplace with a focus on inclusion, recreation, and professional growth.

Be Part of Something Bigger

At Bogus Basin, you will help shape a mission-driven nonprofit that brings recreation and education to the Treasure Valley all year long. If you're ready to elevate the people experience in a place where community meets mountain, we want to hear from you. Apply now and bring your leadership to our True Bogus Spirit.

*Benefits are governed by company policy and subject to change, ask HR for details. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bogus Basin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.