Jill Bruneau, Director of Total Rewards at Powder Mountain

Reinventing HR at Powder Mountain with Jill Bruneau In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Jill, an HR executive with a diverse background, to discuss her career journey from vet tech to HR professional. Jill shares insights on transforming Powder Mountain into a '50-year-old startup,' leveraging tech skills in the hospitality industry, and developing innovative compensation and benefit packages. She delves into the challenges of managing seasonal staff and the importance of adaptability in HR practices. Jill also offers her advice to HR leaders, emphasizing the value of not being constrained by traditional methods and recommending the book 'No Rules Rules' by Reed Hastings for a fresh perspective on company culture. 00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast 00:16 Sponsor Message from Previ 00:44 Guest Introduction: Jill's Career Journey 01:46 Transforming Powder Mountain: A 50-Year-Old Startup 02:58 Innovative HR Strategies at Powder Mountain 04:45 Managing Seasonal Operations 06:08 Future Trends in HR for Seasonal Industries 07:06 Parting Advice and Book Recommendation 07:53 Closing Remarks