Job Number: 32056

Salary: $60-$70/hr

Industry: Government

Must Haves:

Experience using Workday required
Familiarity with FML and WA PFML processes
PMP certification strongly preferred Experience with HRIS systems including absence or leave of absence modules preferred

Your New Role:

Are you energized by leading complex projects that reshape how organization’s operate? This year-long HR Project Manager contract offers the opportunity to guide a major HR systems and process transition, bringing structure, clarity, and collaboration to a high-impact initiative.

In this role, you’ll help lead the transition of a federal-level HR administration program, coordinating work across HR and IT to ensure a smooth experience for employees, managers, and HR partners. You’ll develop project scopes and milestones, guide cross-functional execution, and play a key role in determining the timing and rollout of the Workday Absence module. This project also serves as the primary relationship manager with a third-party provider supporting the implementation.

Beyond project coordination, you’ll support data integration, communication, and change management efforts across the organization. That includes translating leave policies and codes into system requirements, partnering with IT and external vendors to ensure accurate integration, and working closely with internal communications to assess change impacts and support readiness, go-live, and stabilization planning.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need exceptional organization, strong attention to detail, and the ability to translate technical concepts for HR and leadership stakeholders. You’re comfortable navigating complex systems, building cross-team relationships, and helping people move confidently through change.

This hybrid role is based in the heart of downtown Vancouver, within walking distance of farmers’ markets, parks, and a variety of local restaurants and shops.

Your New Organization:

Working for this local government entity means joining a team that genuinely values collaboration and professionalism. Employees consistently highlight the strong sense of camaraderie, fostering a supportive environment where people enjoy showing up and contributing to meaningful work.

As a Boly:Welch contracted employee, you’ll be eligible to receive our full suite of benefits, including paid sick leave, medical insurance, an FSA, and a retirement plan.

Our goal is to pair talented people with amazing job opportunities. In submitting your application, you’ll be considered for this and other positions with Boly:Welch. Click the apply button to get started. Already a Boly:Welch candidate? Please connect directly with your recruiter to discuss this opportunity.

Please Note

Boly:Welch is a full-service recruiting and executive search agency representing a Boly:Welch partner in this search. As talent advisors, we will be the liaison between our partner and yourself during the recruitment process.

We do not use AI to read resumes at Boly:Welch; every resume is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure we engage in an equitable and human hiring process. We look forward to seeing your application!

Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!

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