Payroll Systems Analyst at Mammoth Resorts in Denver, CO

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 Payroll Systems Analyst to support the Shared Services Payroll team. This role will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day payroll operational needs of the Workday, Workday Time Tracking, and TeamDynamix/Fresh Service environment including, but not limited to, user support, supporting ongoing enhancements, data changes, testing, reporting, and general platform and end-user support. Supports the Global payroll leadership with strategic planning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

General Responsibilities

• Participate as a team member to achieve successful support and enhancements of Workday HR/Payroll and Finance, and Workday Time Tracking.

• Work with internal teams and with vendor consultants to properly support Workday and other payroll applications

• Support the day-to-day operational needs of the Global Payroll Workday environment

• Support Bi-Weekly payrolls:

• Perform the “Complete through post settlement”

• Run payroll reports

• Adhere and update the Payroll Runbook as needed

• Perform daily configuration support of Payroll modules in Workday Partner with HRIS to monitor the Payroll Workday functional ticketing queue and provide troubleshooting support for end user reported issues

• Develop and modify reports, analytics, metrics and dashboards for payroll management and functional Workday users

• Assist in testing Workday major releases, identifying impact and enhancement opportunities associated with a new release, and communicating appropriately to payroll management and end users

• Monitor and process as assigned the various integrations to outside systems that are in production.

• Payroll: Work with the various business units to prepare and upload Enterprise Interface Builders (EIBs) for mass data entry

• Actively participate in Workday Community to identify any potential issues as well as identify any new solutions to existing issues

• Ensures all required Timekeeping tasks are being met at all Alterra locations daily/weekly/per pay cycle

  • Ability to support a Fast-Paced Seasonal employee Ramp Up, and Ramp Down
  • Ability to work and support a flex work schedule, to include weekends and seasonal holidays

• Works directly with the assigned Timekeepers located at multiple locations (U.S & Canada), providing support as needed

• Daily and Weekly: Monitor’s activity at the resorts ensuring employee’s time is accurately recorded and complete

• Daily and Weekly: Responsible for timekeeping for the Corporate-Denver employees. Ensures timely processing of all-time records at the assigned location

• Daily and Weekly: work with local timekeepers/managers to resolve errors (i.e., missed punches, meal break adjustments, correct job, schedule changes)

  • Assist supervisors and employees with edits or questions regarding WDTT and determine if an issue needs to be escalated to the HRIS for further review

• Partners with local Timekeepers to provide training to new/ timekeeper replacements

• Assist the Payroll Specialist in researching and resolving any payroll issues/discrepancies pertaining to the general ledger caused by time entry

• Assist the Tax Analyst and provide information for internal and external audits when related to time entry

• Supports HRIS during system upgrades/enhancements

  • Includes testing- if required
  • Updating necessary SOP’s/checklists/reports
  • Communicating any necessary changes to all Timekeepers

• Work independently with great team spirit

• Take full ownership of and accountability for assigned tasks and communicate status accurately to management and teams

• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 -5 years of payroll professional experience
• 2+ years of Workday/other payroll application Payroll end user support
• Payroll, HR implementation experience
• Experience working in multi-state, multi-entity payroll environment
• Full understanding of payroll withholding tax guidelines and requirements
• Strong working knowledge of payroll laws and processes
• Strong business analysis experience, including requirements gathering, testing, documentation, etc.
• Demonstrated competency in documenting solutions for both technical and functional audiences.
• Experience with testing, including definition and execution of test plans and scenarios.
• Proficient in the MS Office suite of products
• General knowledge of Finance General Ledger & Accounting Principals
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Demonstrated success in managing multiple tasks in a complex and fast changing environment
• Self-motivated and directed with the ability to learn quickly
• Able to multi-task and concurrently manage multiple tasks
• Able to work independently
• Team oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Able to drive results

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, information technology or similar field, or equivalent 5+ years’ experience
• Diploma or certificate in Payroll management, or equivalent experience. Diploma or certificate in information technology will also be considered.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in Workday, ADP Smart Compliance
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office; Excel, Word
• CPP Payroll

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the 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 the Company’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: $58,000 - $81,000 per year.

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

Alterra Mountain Company and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers .