Senior Administrator, People Technology – Workday

Alterra • Denver, CO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior