Instructional Designer

Job Description

Job Description

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Instructional Designer – UALJP00016273

Location: Chicago IL

Duration: Through 12/31/2026
Pay rate : 36$ / hr

Project Name: Project Skyrise

What is the length of the assignment?- 6-9 Months with opportunity for extension
Will there be possibilities to extend -if less than 1 yr assignment? -Yes

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

 

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

Work Location(s): Willis Tower, Chicago IL
Work Schedule : Remote, Hybrid, Onsite? Hybrid
If hybrid: what does that look like? How many days onsite vs remote? -Tues – Thurs onsite 1st and 3rd week of the month, Tues& Weds onsite 2nd and 4th week of the month
if remote, are you open to anywhere or must be local to certain United work location?

 

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

Company Description

Beacon Staffing Alternatives, Inc. is a women-owned, strategic staffing organization that specializes in administrative staffing, IT staffing and logistics support. Headquartered in Central Maryland, Beacon Staffing utilizes state-of-the-art portals enabling employees and job seekers 24-7 online access to resources.

Beacon Staffing promises quality, integrity and reliability. Our personal knowledge and experience in the local community, combined with a contemporary approach to staffing management, makes Beacon Staffing a trusted guide with proven results.

We have maintained professional relationships with some clients for more than two decades. And, we welcome new employers regularly. We are proud to be the area’s most reputable, well-connected and accomplished temporary staffing company.

Company Description

Beacon Staffing Alternatives, Inc. is a women-owned, strategic staffing organization that specializes in administrative staffing, IT staffing and logistics support. Headquartered in Central Maryland, Beacon Staffing utilizes state-of-the-art portals enabling employees and job seekers 24-7 online access to resources.\r\n\r\nBeacon Staffing promises quality, integrity and reliability. Our personal knowledge and experience in the local community, combined with a contemporary approach to staffing management, makes Beacon Staffing a trusted guide with proven results.\r\n\r\nWe have maintained professional relationships with some clients for more than two decades. And, we welcome new employers regularly. We are proud to be the area’s most reputable, well-connected and accomplished temporary staffing company.