HCM Transformation Transition Lead

Job Description/Skills:
This position requires the candidate to be onsite in Seattle, WA, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Work remotely on Monday and Friday. 

Position Overview 
Our client is seeking a Transition Management Lead to support a large-scale Transformation Program. This role will be responsible for managing workforce transitions related to changes in the HR Service Center, the HRIS, and the HRIT and developing a Workforce Management (WFM) team as the HR organization evolves its operating model to support the program. The Transition Management Lead, in collaboration with key HR leaders, will develop and execute a structured approach to align the organization with future state roles while minimizing business disruption. 

Key Responsibilities 
Workforce Transition Strategy & Execution 

• Develop and implement a workforce transition plan, including governance, structure, and timeline 

• Assess employees against new skills, capabilities, and competencies required for future roles. 

• Align workforce transition activities with overall HR, IT, and WFM transformation goals. 

• Establish a framework to identify future-state capability needs and mitigate skills gaps. 

• Match employees to new roles based on existing capabilities and transformation requirements. 

Talent Development & Retention 

• Facilitate upskilling and reskilling programs for impacted employees. 

• Ensure key talent within HR, IT, and WFM is retained and appropriately redeployed. 

• Develop strategies to acquire new talent where skill gaps exist. 

Stakeholder & Change Management 

• Work closely with HR, IT, and WFM leadership to ensure alignment on workforce transitions. 

• Communicate transition plans effectively to leadership teams. 

• Collaborate with training, change management, and communications teams to support smooth transitions. 

• Monitor and address risks, legal obligations, and compliance factors related to workforce transitions. 

Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement 

• Develop success metrics to measure the effectiveness of the workforce transition strategy. 

• Track employee movement, training effectiveness, and workforce readiness. 

• Ensure sustainability of the new organizational structure post-go-live. 

Required Qualifications 

• 5+ years of experience in workforce planning, HR transformation, or change management. 

• Strong understanding of HCM transformation, HRIS/HRIT, and Workforce Management processes. 

• Experience leading large-scale workforce transitions or organizational change initiatives. 

• Ability to analyze capability gaps and develop talent strategies to address them. 

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to drive alignment and adoption. 

• Experience in developing and executing training, recruitment, and retention strategies. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience working with HR Service Centers, WFM Centers of Excellence, and HRIS/HRIT teams. 

• Familiarity with HR systems like UKG or PeopleSoft. 

• Background in industries with complex workforce management and HR transformation needs. 

 
Pay Range: $77.00 – $89.00 per hour, depending upon experience.
Health & Medical Benefits, 401K, Employee Assistance Program, and Sick Time applicable by state.