Project Manager, Workday Implementation (Temp)

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Aya Healthcare is seeking an experienced Workday Consultant to be a Project Manager for implementing Workday’s Payroll, Talent Management, Benefits, and HRIS modules for a diverse workforce of over 40,000 employees. This role will collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and ensure a seamless implementation that remains on schedule. Additionally, the Project Manager will partner closely with external vendors, including our implementation partner to achieve successful project outcomes.

This role is intended to last 12-14 months. This position can be remote with PST, MST, or CST working hours. 

WHO WE ARE:  

We’re a $10+ billion, rapidly growing workforce solutions provider in the healthcare industry. We deliver tech-enabled services that help healthcare organizations meet and manage their contingent labor needs. We build and manage tech-enabled marketplaces for national and local healthcare talent and deliver contingent labor management solutions through our proprietary software platform.  

At Aya, we’re obsessed with creating exceptional experiences for our clients, clinicians and employees. In fact, we put employee satisfaction above all else. Our team members are responsible for incomparable customer experience and we know that happy employees are critical to maintaining happy clients. We foster an entrepreneurial, high-energy, low-bureaucracy culture and value innovative thinking and creative problem solving. We embrace diversity in thought and backgrounds unified by a commitment to high achievement. When you join Aya, you’ll be surrounded by teammates who care about you as an individual and leaders who will help you grow both personally and professionally.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Work with other stakeholders on the implementation of Workday modules, ensuring alignment with Aya’s strategic objectives across HR technology, employee experience, business processes, data strategy, finance, payroll, benefits, talent management, and service delivery,
• Act as Aya’s Workday subject matter expert, providing guidance on best practices, system configuration, and optimization.
• Partner with key stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and priorities, ensuring project milestones are met.
• Collaborate with implementation partners to ensure a seamless Workday rollout.
• Develop user training materials and conduct training sessions for end-users.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues during testing.
• Establish and manage governance frameworks for ongoing system maintenance and enhancements.
• Serve as an advocate and trusted advisor, ensuring Workday delivers value across the organization.
• Assist with documentation, collateral creation, configuration, scheduling coordination, and prioritization of workstreams.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• 5+ years of Workday functional implementation experience, with expertise in HCM and related modules (Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, Compensation, etc.).
• Workday certification required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong consulting skills with the ability to translate business needs into actionable solutions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive timely results.
• Ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders, including technical teams, HR leaders, and business executives.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate challenges and proactively address them.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

WHAT WE OFFER:    

• Free premium medical, dental, life and vision insurance   
• Generous 401(k) match   
• Aya also offers other benefits to those that are eligible and where required by applicable law, including reimbursements and discretionary bonuses   
• Aya provides paid sick leave in accordance with all applicable state, federal, and local laws. Aya’s general sick leave policy is that employees accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. However, to the extent any provisions of the statement above conflict with any applicable paid sick leave laws, the applicable paid sick leave laws are controlling   
• Celebrations! We hit our goals and reward ourselves
• Company-sponsored virtual events, happy hours and team-building activities are always on the horizon — plus, you get a special treat on your birthday!  
• Unlimited DTO — we believe in time off!   
• Virtual yoga, meditation or boot camp classes offered daily     

COMPENSATION: Aya reasonably anticipates the pay scale for this position to be $100,000 to $150,000 annually.       

The pay scale for this position may vary if applicant possesses experience outside of what Aya reasonably anticipates for this position. Bonuses are subject to the role and your manager’s discretion.    

Aya is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including Disability / Vets, and welcomes all to apply. Please click here for our EEO policy.