Senior Administrator, People Technology - Workday

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. The 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. Essential Duties Platform Administration & Ownership Serve as the 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 an 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 best practices. Proactively identify opportunities to improve user experience, efficiency, and automation. Partner with AMS, internal IT, and 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 Diploma or certificate in human resource management, or equivalent experience. Diploma or certificate in information technology also 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 a similarly applicable field. Preferred qualifications: Workday PRO certification, experience in Microsoft Power BI or other analytic tools, conceptual understanding of various integration tools. Compensation Denver area base salary range: $100,000 to $140,000 per year. Other rewards may include short‑term and long‑term incentives and many region‑specific benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer Alterra Mountain Company and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers. Employment Verification E‑Verify participation. Right to work. #J-18808-Ljbffr Schweitzer