People Technology Administrator - Workday

Alterra Mountain Company; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Ikon Pass for eligible employees

Discounted skiing for friends and fam

Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Paid Time 

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D,+

401(k) plan with company match

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Hybrid workplace

Job summary

Alterra Mountain Company in Denver seeks a People Technology Administrator to support Workday-based HR systems across North America. You will configure, test, report, and provide end-user support to keep data accurate and secure.

You'll work with a cross-functional team to implement changes, run tests, and prepare for biannual Workday releases, with opportunities for certification and growth within a supportive, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Workday experience with hands-on configuration in HCM or a module.
• Business analysis fundamentals including requirements gathering, testing, and documentation.
• Experience defining and executing test plans and test scenarios.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Working knowledge of Workday reporting tools; EIB data loads preferred.
• Strong research, analytical, and data integrity focus.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Administer Workday and related People Technology tools; support Absence, Benefits, HCM, Payroll, and more.
• Configure core HCM modules and assigned modules under guidance.
• Create and run test scripts; log defects with steps to reproduce.
• Run standard reports and build custom reports for partners.
• Support biannual Workday releases with regression testing and documentation.

Skills

Workday

HCM

Business analysis

Test plans

Excel

Workday Reporting

EIB data loads

Research skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

BA/BS in HR/Business/IT

Diploma or certificate in HR or IT

Tools

Workday EIB

Power BI (preferred)

Job description

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 People Technology Administrator to support the administration, stability, and continuous improvement of Alterra's People Technology ecosystem, with Workday as the core platform.

This role executes system configuration, testing, reporting, and end-user support across core Workday HCM and one to two assigned modules under the guidance of senior team members, while building the platform depth, certification, and business knowledge that define the path to Senior People Technology Administrator. The People Technology Administrator plays a key role in keeping Alterra's people systems accurate, secure, and intuitive for a diverse workforce across North America.

Essential Duties

Platform Administration & Support

• Serve as an administrator for Workday and supporting People Technology tools, with working exposure across the full ecosystem including Absence, Benefits, Compensation, HCM, Payroll, Performance, Recruiting, Reporting, Scheduling, Security, Talent, and Time Tracking.
• Support the day-to-day operational needs of the Workday environment including user management, role changes, data changes, and analysis.
• Monitor the ticketing queue, resolve Tier 1-2 functional and technical issues, and elevate complex issues with clear context and steps to reproduce.
• Help maintain data integrity, business process accuracy, and overall tenant health.

Configuration & Testing

• Execute configuration changes in core HCM and one to two assigned modules under the guidance of senior team members.
• Create and run test scripts that cover all acceptance criteria; log and track defects with steps to reproduce.
• Participate in peer review of configuration and incorporate feedback before changes move to production.
• Apply Workday leading practices and documented requirements to every change.

Reporting & Data Enablement

• Run and interpret standard reports; build custom reports (advanced and matrix) for functional partners.
• Validate data during migrations, integrations, and mass loads; flag anomalies promptly.
• Explain report logic and field sources to business users and document reporting solutions for technical and functional audiences.

Release & Change Support

• Execute assigned regression and feature testing for biannual Workday releases, documenting impacts and enhancement opportunities.
• Prepare and upload Enterprise Interface Builders (EIBs) for mass data entry with senior review.
• Support communication and adoption of system changes with business unit partners.

Learning & Growth

• Actively pursue Workday Pro certification with company-supported study time and exam funding.
• Use Workday Community for self-service research and contribute findings to the team knowledge base.
• Participate in quarterly career conversations tracking progress against the Workday Competency Framework, including co-designed solution work with senior team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of Workday experience, including hands-on configuration exposure in HCM or a supporting module.
• Business analysis fundamentals, including requirements gathering, testing, and documentation for both technical and functional audiences.
• Experience defining and executing test plans and test scenarios.
• Proficient in the MS Office suite, with strong Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of Workday Reporting tools; exposure to Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) data loads preferred.
• Strong research and analytical skills with a focus on data integrity.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and learn new technologies and processes.

Required

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 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.
• 2+ years of professional experience in Human Resources, Information Technology or similarly applicable field.

Preferred

• Workday PRO certification, or active progress toward one.
• Exposure to two or more Workday modules beyond core HCM.
• Experience in Microsoft Power BI tool or other analytic 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: $80,000 - $112,000 per year

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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Alterra Mountain Company and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.