Workday Adoption Enablement Change Consultant (Contract)

Job Title: Workday Adoption Enablement Change Consultant (Contract)
Location: Columbus, OH or Merrillville, IN (Hybrid – Onsite Tue–Thu)
Contract Duration: Now – October 19, 2026 (strong possibility of extension)
Rate: $60–$70/hour (W-2 only)
Employment Type: W-2 (U.S. Citizens only – no visa sponsorships)

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Workday Adoption Enablement Change Consultant to support user adoption and engagement for Workday across HR functions including time tracking, payroll, and performance management. This individual will focus on supporting end users, developing change enablement tools, and contributing to process optimization within the HR systems landscape. This is a hybrid role based in either Columbus, OH (Arena District) or Merrillville, IN , requiring on-site presence Tuesday through Thursday .

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and manage a comprehensive End User Adoption Action Plan to boost engagement and address adoption gaps.
• Host weekly Office Hours sessions to provide real-time user support.
• Maintain and update User Guides , Knowledge Base articles , and FAQs .
• Provide status updates to project and HR leadership on adoption metrics, enablement efforts, and support activities.
• Support training, communication, and onboarding initiatives related to Workday Time Tracking, Payroll, and Performance Management modules.
• Assist HR teams with troubleshooting, configuration understanding, and workflow optimization.
• Collaborate with IT and HR stakeholders to identify system improvements and promote self-service capabilities.
• Support integration troubleshooting and ensure seamless data flow between Workday and other HR systems.
• Provide actionable reporting and data analysis to inform adoption strategy and user engagement efforts.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience supporting Workday implementations , with a focus on user adoption and enablement .
• Ability to quickly learn and understand Workday configurations and workflows .
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills to assist non-technical end users.
• Knowledge of change management principles and experience applying them in HRIS implementations.
• Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to user support and issue resolution.
• Familiarity with HR processes , including payroll, time tracking, and performance management.

Required Deliverables:

• End User Adoption Action Plan
• Office Hours Schedule
• Updated User Guides & Knowledge Base
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Project Status Updates

Additional Requirements:

• Candidate must be located within the NiSource geographic footprint and able to report onsite to Columbus (Arena Office) or Merrillville, IN three days per week (Tues–Thurs).