Workforce Transition Lead

Hansell Tierney is searching for a highly skilled Transition Management Lead to manage the workforce transition associated with our client's HCM implementation. This role is critical in preparing the workforce for future-state roles within HR, IT, and Workforce Management (WFM). The successful candidate will lead a structured and strategic process to minimize disruption and align the current workforce with future business needs.

Location: Seattle, WA – Hybrid

Length of Assignment: 12-month Contract

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits.

Responsibilities:

Develop and Implement Workforce Transition Strategy

• Establish a comprehensive governance framework and transition plan for HR, IT, and WFM.
• Create a structured approach for employee transition, including clear timelines and milestones.

Capability Assessment and Role Alignment

• Assess current employee skills, competencies, and capabilities against future-state requirements.
• Identify best-fit roles for employees and address skill gaps through targeted training and development.

Employee Selection and Deployment

• Develop and execute a strategy for employee selection, de-selection, and resource deployment.
• Manage the recruitment of new talent and the upskilling of current staff to meet business objectives.

Training and Retention Planning

• Build and execute comprehensive training and retention plans to minimize capability gaps.
• Develop processes to ensure key employees are retained during the transition.

Performance Tracking and Sustainability

• Deploy performance metrics to monitor transition success and ensure long-term sustainability.
• Adjust strategies based on feedback and business outcomes post-go-live.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in workforce transition or organizational change management, preferably within HR, IT, or WFM.
• Strong background in capability assessment, employee alignment, and talent development.
• Excellent project management and strategic planning skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of HR and IT systems, including workforce management tools.
• Familiarity with transition frameworks and best practices in large-scale organizational change.

Estimated Compensation Range: $50.00 - $85.00/hr.

About Hansell Tierney:

Hansell Tierney is the premier staffing and recruiting company in the Pacific Northwest. Launched in 2001, we are a woman-owned business that serves and staffs Northwest organizations by doing things the right way, not just the easiest way. Hansell Tierney partners with candidates and clients to match the best candidates with interesting local opportunities. We navigate every relationship with the highest level of discretion and service while holding ourselves accountable to our promises. Our business thrives on our deep understanding of the job market and our ability to skillfully tailor our recruitment process to meet our clients’ unique needs.

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