Change Management Specialist - Hybrid
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Pay Range: $69,800.00 - $104,700.00 / year (posted pay range is based on a 1.0 FTE)At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:•Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance•Annual wellness reimbursement•Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids•Tuition reimbursement for career advancementask about our fully funded programs!•Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development•Strong shared governance structure•Commitment to employee voicePOSITION SUMMARY: The Change Management Specialist will be responsible for providing functional expertise for change management and communications activities for workstreams supporting business transformation. Activities may include identifying individuals within functional areas that can serve as change agents throughout the project, developing and refining change and communication activities, and co-facilitating focus groups to identify key change impacts and stakeholder needs associated. This individual will lead day-to-day change initiatives in coordination with the Change Management team lead to ensure the project team and organizations is informed, engaged, and supportive. This individual is responsible for planning and maximizing employee awareness and minimize resistance to change using best practices and standard industry methodologies.EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Associate's Degree in Business, Human Resources, Communications, or related field required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources, Communications, or related field preferred.
• 2 years' experience in Communications, Project Management or Human Resources is required.
• 4 years' experience in Communications, Project Management or Human Resources is preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: N/AEXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong project management skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, HRIS, and recruitment applications.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively over the phone and in writing with all levels within the organization demonstrating a high level of integrity, ethics and customer service.
• Attentive listening skills with the ability to ask probing questions to aid in problem solving and issue escalation.
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations that require sound decision.
• Strong understanding of organizational behavior.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Create change management strategy, apply a structured methodology, and lead change management activities across multiple functions.

Utilizes the prescribed Change Management Framework in managing change.

Work with project teams to integrate change management (including training development and deployment) activities into overall project plans.

Coach managers and supervisors and support them throughout the change management process.

Drives the organizational change management and implementation of programs to ensure success.

Supports a single major or multiple minor change management program.

Support the evolution of Change Management and Communications with new technology ideas.

Assist with developing and implementing strategies that utilize effective communication to realize sustained change.

Assist in applying a structured approach to transition individuals, terms, and organizations from a current state to a desired state in order to achieve improved and sustainable business results.

Supports the creation and delivery of communication across the system.

Other duties as assigned.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionUW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.