Instructional Designer - HR Technology Workday Enablement

6 month contract for a Instructional Designer - HR Technology Workday Enablement role with a leading client in Chicago, IL- MUST BE CURRENTLY LOCAL TO BE CONSIDERED!

Title: Instructional Designer - HR Technology Workday Enablement

Location: hybrid- near Willis tower

Hybrid schedule: Tues - Thurs onsite 1st and 3rd week of the month+ Tues Weds onsite 2nd and 4th week of the month

openings: 3

timeline: role closes 3/19 in the am

Preferred Hours of work: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT M-F

Type: Contract

Travel: up to 10%

Pay: $33-33.99/hour on w2

Length: 6+months with possibility of extension

Screenings: no tech, full 5 panel drug and background (employment+education+felony)once hired

IV process: 1 or 2 rounds

+optional benefits, long term contract with ability to extend or convert to full time

Must Haves:

top 3: workday, workday implementation, workday training

• willingness to travel if needed up to 10%
• Deep Workday training experience can consider other system/technical training skill set but Workday is #1 preference with implementation being ideal
• min 2+ years of expereince
• Instructional Design experience (Articulate Rise is preference other tools are secondary)
• Large organization experience need to have but not critical if Workday skill set is deep

• 4. Problem solving - Strong problem-solving skills with a creative and solution-oriented mindset
• 5. Prioritization - Makes smart scope decisions under tight timelines balancing speed quality and impact.
• 6. Comfort with Ambiguity - Thrives in unclear problem spaces able to move forward with partial information while continuously validating assumptions.

Nice to have skills or certifications:

1. Microlearning tools 7Taps Synthesia and Vyond

2. Experience implementing ServiceNow/ServiceNow for HR

3. Familiarity with change management concepts/adoption strategies for technology transformations

• - 3 years of experience in instructional design and learning development
• - Hands-on experience designing and delivering learning for enterprise HR technology implementations e.g. Workday or comparable HCM platforms
• - Experience supporting large-scale enterprise transformations system implementations or operating model changes
• - Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Rise Articulate 360
• - Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• - Strong problem-solving skills with a creative and solution-oriented mindset
• - Ability to manage change ambiguity and competing priorities effectively
• - Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• - Reliable punctual attendance is an essential function of the role

Preferred qualifications

- Experience in a similar corporate environment

- Experience with microlearning tools such as 7Taps Synthesia and Vyond

- Experience implementing ServiceNow ServiceNow for HR preferred

- High business acumen with the ability to translate organizational needs into impactful learning solutions

- Familiarity with change management concepts and adoption strategies in technology transformations

- Experience working in agile or phased deployment environments

- Willingness to travel up to 10 as needed

Instructional Designer - HR Technology Workday Enablement

We are looking for an Instructional Designer to join the Global Learning team with a strong focus on enabling enterprise HR technology transformations including a Workday Human Resources Information Systems HRIS/Human Capital Management HCM transition. In this role this individual will design develop and manage learning experiences that support large-scale system adoption behavior change and readiness across various employee populations.

Key Responsibilities

The Instructional Designer - HR Technology Workday Enablement is responsible for designing and developing learning experiences including instructor-led and eLearning courses microlearning and job aids while managing logistics and ensuring a smooth learning experience for participants. This role goes beyond course development and requires comfort operating in complex fast-moving transformation environments where requirements evolve and influence is critical.

- Design and deliver learning solutions that support HR technology transformations e.g. Workday HCM Payroll Talent including role-based enablement for end users people leaders HR partners and support teams

- Partner closely with HR HRIS IT Change Management Communications and vendor teams to understand complex end-to-end process translate system design and future-state workflows into effective learning experiences for HR Payroll Manager and all employee audiences

- Apply Instructional Systems Design ISD and adult learning principles to create learner-centric content that drives adoption and behavior change during system and process transformations

- Support change and adoption efforts by reinforcing new ways of working not just how to use the system

- Create scalable just-in-time learning assets job aids simulations walkthroughs knowledge articles to support system adoption and performance in the flow of work

- Develop learning aligned to key transformation milestones including testing cycles deployment waves and post-launch sustainment

- Establish track and analyze key learning metrics and learner feedback to evaluate program success and drive continuous improvement