Human Resources Specialist

Location: Bend, Oregon

Are you interested in delivering memorable experiences, enhancing people's lives and having fun while doing it? This shared mission of POWDR and Mt. Bachelor creates a fun and inspiring culture that we live every day. We look for employees who are passionate about sharing mountain culture, have a positive attitude, are problem solvers and care about winning as a team. Our vision drives us to deliver exceptional experiences and it's our employees who become the true moment makers here at Mt. Bachelor.

This role comes with amazing perks & benefits because we want our employees to Work Where You Play- Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent(s) season pass- Free and discounted friends & family day passes- Free transportation to & from Bend, Sunriver, and La Pine- Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)- Employee housing program- 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting- Discounted onsite daycare- Local & national discounts (YETI, Burton, Dell, Subaru, Nokian, Sunriver Golf, Mammut, & more)- Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts

Position Summary

This is a full-time position that focuses on the employee experience & systems in conjunction with the HR team at Mt Bachelor. The HR Specialist assists with administrative and employment-related tasks, leads the resort's payroll efforts, provides support and coaching to employees and supervisors in employment issues, and works closely with HR leadership to foster an employee-oriented, high-performance culture emphasizing engagement, quality performance, and ongoing development. The HR Specialist may operate as a back-up to other HR functions as needed.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities- Embodies and promotes a value-driven culture of making great things happen for the long haul, embracing change, being thoughtful, passionate, inspired, and humble, and working hard to bring out the best for others.- Responds efficiently and thoughtfully to employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, programs, or other issues and promotes understanding to come to a resolution.- Provides support, coaching, and guidance to employees and supervisors on employee relations issues.- Remains professional, thoughtful, and focused on solutions when an employee or supervisor is frustrated; independently resolves conflicts before they escalate or works with HR leadership when needed to solve an issue.- In conjunction with HR leadership, reviews and updates the employee handbook annually or as needed.- Prepare bi-weekly payroll using Workday HRIS- Ensure all timecards are signed-off on in a timely fashion- Prepare necessary tips and housing uploads for payroll processing on a bi-weekly basis- Coordinate processing off-cycle, special, bonus, stop pay/reissue check requests with POWDR- Review and assist with solving problems identified on various payroll and timekeeping reports including but not limited to: missing punches, sign off reports, hours worked, overtime pay, sick pay and other paid time off, and any other payroll or personnel related reporting.- Assists with managing annual/seasonal performance evaluations. Reviews employee performance and development records and mines data to identify trends, then creates summaries and recommendations for HR leadership.- Supports Mt Bachelor’s employee service outlet, The Stash, through peak times and additionally as needed.- Assists with planning and managing company-sponsored employee events.- Approaches employee engagement with a continuous improvement mindset and makes recommendations to HR leadership.- Participates in company-wide HR initiatives and long-term HR planning.- Lead the administration of the resort's winter and summer housing initiatives- Facilitate, assist, and lead manager and employee training related to HR systems or guidance- Effectively and efficiently fulfill all reporting and compliance requirements as needed.- Assists with recruiting throughout the year as needed and supports seasonal hiring.- Perform various types of data entry with strong attention to detail.- Assist with department transfers and separations as needed.- Ensure proper electronic or manual filing of documentation.- May assist with Workers’ Compensation claims and benefit-related management tasks.- Maintain payroll files, audit payroll records, correct errors, and maintain the accuracy of time keeping system on a regular basis. Review all timecards to ensure time has been approved by management before processing payroll- Answer questions from employees and leadership related to pay and benefits deductions and resolve any issues. Troubleshoots employee problems with errors in time and labor reporting.- Maintain garnishments and withholdings, employment verifications, and other compliance documents.- Track employee Sick, PTO, and Holiday time. Make corrections to accruals as needed.- Process unem