Senior Administrator, People Technology - Workday

Year Round

COLLABORATION | AUTHENTICITY | PURPOSE | EMPOWERMENT

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world’s largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Free Ikon Pass for all eligible employees + additional free skiing/riding privileges across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts for eligible employees and their dependents

• Discounted skiing/riding for friends and family of eligible employees across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Paid Time Off (PTO) policies for eligible employees to relax and recharge

• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more

• 401(k) plan with generous company match

• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees

• Commuter benefits (Denver employees only)

• Hybrid workplace policy encouraging regular in-person collaboration in our dog-friendly company headquarters office located in Denver’s RiNo Art District neighborhood (for eligible employees).

For information on Alterra Mountain Company’s Social Responsibility work, please see our webpage at https://www.alterramtn.co/impact . Among other resources, Alterra has a slate of Employee Resource Groups to support our workforce.

POSITION SUMMARY

Alterra Mountain Company is seeking a Senior People Technology Administrator to serve as a senior individual contributor responsible for the administration, stability, and continuous optimization of Alterra’s People Technology ecosystem, with Workday as the core platform.

This role owns day‑to‑day system administration, configuration, security, data integrity, reporting, releases, and enhancements, while partnering closely with Human Resources, Total Rewards, Payroll, IT, and external vendors. The Senior People Technology Administrator plays a critical role in ensuring scalable, secure, and intuitive people systems that support Alterra’s diverse workforce across North America.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Platform Administration & Ownership

• Serve as a senior administrator for Workday and supporting People Technology tools.
• Own system configuration changes across core Workday modules including: Absence, Benefits, Compensation, HCM, Integrations, Payroll, Performance, Recruiting, Reporting, Scheduling, Security, Talent, and Time Tracking.
• Maintain data integrity, role‑based security, business processes, and tenant health.
• Act as escalation point for complex system issues and production incidents.

System Optimization & Design

• Lead requirements gathering and solution design for enhancements and process improvements.
• Translate business needs into scalable system solutions using Workday leading practices.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve user experience, efficiency, and automation.
• Partner with AMS, internal IT, and or cross functional partners on configuration, fixes, and roadmap execution.

Reporting & Data Enablement

• Design and maintain advanced reports, dashboards, and data extracts for cross functional partners.
• Support operational, compliance, and leadership reporting needs to ensure data driven decision making.
• Partner with stakeholders to enable trusted, secure access to robust people data.

Release & Change Management

• Coordinate and lead testing for biannual Workday releases to identify impacts and opportunities.
• Assess impacts, communicate changes, and drive adoption of new functionality across business units.
• Support vendor integrations, EIBs, and inbound or outbound data flows.

Partnership & Mentorship

• Serve as a trusted advisor to HR leaders and functional teams regarding system capabilities and technical solutions.
• Provide expert guidance on leading practices, cross functional dependencies, and downstream impacts.
• Mentor junior team members on configuration, reporting, and platform concepts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of Workday configuration experience with a deep understanding of business process architecture.
• Strong business analysis experience, including requirements gathering, fit-gap analysis, testing, and documentation for both technical and functional audiences.
• Demonstrated success in managing multiple tasks and complex projects in a fast-changing environment.
• Proficient in the MS Office suite, with advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Expert in the use of Workday Reporting tools and Enterprise Interface Builders (EIBs).
• Strong research and analytical skills with a focus on data integrity and process improvement.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to drive results independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated and directed with the ability to learn quickly

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• Diploma or certificate in human resource management, or equivalent experience. Diploma or certificate in information technology will also be considered.
• BA/BS in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Technology or a related field
• 5+ years of professional experience in Human Resources, Information Technology or similarly applicable field

Preferred:

• Workday PRO certification
• Experience in Microsoft Power BI tool or other analytic tools
• Conceptual understanding of various integration tools

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc.’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Denver area base salary range: $100,000 to $140,000 per year

Application Deadline: This position is open and still accepting applications.

Alterra Mountain Company and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers .