Workday Change Management Lead, HCM & Payroll- 6 Month Contract

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes.

Contract roles are geared toward independent professionals interested in temporary or project-based work.

Sia Title: Project Consultant (Exempt Contractor)

Project Title: Workday Change Management Lead - HCM & Payroll

Level: Mid-Senior

Project Length: This is a temporary position with an expected duration of 6 months

Project Hours:40 hours per week

Location: Hybrid (Houston or Dallas), Open to candidates in Philadelphia who are comfortable with travel.

The expected compensation for this contract is around $176K to $187K per year. The exact pay rate will vary depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to skills, experience, and location.

Key Responsibilities: We are seeking an experienced Change Manager to support a large-scale Workday HCM, Payroll, and Time implementation. This role will play a critical part in ensuring successful adoption of new systems, processes, and ways of working across the organization. The Change Manager will design and execute change management strategies that engage stakeholders, mitigate resistance, and drive measurable business outcomes.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive change management strategy and plan to support the Workday implementation.
• Assess organizational readiness and identify potential risks and barriers to adoption.
• Partner with HR, IT, and business leaders to define the case for change and communicate program benefits clearly and effectively.
• Design and deliver communication plans, stakeholder engagement strategies, and training programs.
• Build tools, templates, and processes to help leaders and employees transition smoothly to the new Workday environment.
• Track and measure adoption, engagement, and business impact of the change program.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to project leadership, escalating risks and recommending interventions as needed.

• 10+ years of experience in organizational change management consulting, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity with proven success in large-scale technology implementations.
• Experience leading a change management team for least one end-to-end comprehensive Workday HCM, Payroll and Time implementation.
• Strong understanding of Workday HCM, Payroll, and/or Time modules and related HR processes.
• Experience in the energy or industrial sectors strongly desired. Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Prosci or similar change management certification preferred.

At this time, Sia Partners does not intend to pursue employment with applicants who will require now or in the future visa sponsorship by our company for work authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa, or any other non-immigrant status).

Project Consultant Benefits

• Statutory Time Off – Sick ​
• Medical, Dental, Vision: Eligible for Purchase Option
• 401(k) Participation: Eligible after one month of employment with matching and 100% vesting first day of participation  

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