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

Sia Partners

Sia Partners

Accounting & Finance
Houston, TX, USA
USD 176k-187k / year
Posted on Sep 10, 2025

Job description

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.