Instructional Designer || 100% Remote

Role: Instructional Designer

Location: 100% Remote

Duration: Contract - W2

Job Description

Top Skill sets:

• Deep Workday training experience (can consider other system/technical training skill set but Workday is #1 preference) with implementation being ideal
• 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
• Problem solving - Strong problem-solving skills with a creative and solution-oriented mindset
• Prioritization – Makes smart scope decisions under tight timelines, balancing speed, quality, and impact.
• 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:

• Microlearning tools (7Taps, Synthesia, and Vyond)
• Experience implementing ServiceNow/ServiceNow for HR
• Familiarity with change management concepts/adoption strategies for technology transformations
• Any project details – need to know about.
• Preferred Hours of work: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT, M-F
• hybrid- Tues – Thurs onsite 1st and 3rd week of the month, Tues& Weds onsite 2nd and 4th week of the month in Chicago

Description:

• 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

Minimum qualifications:

• 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