Our client is seeking a contractor to lead execution of the redesigned Year-End Performance Review. This individual will operate as a senior individual contributor, accountable for delivering a high-quality, on-time performance review experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Year-End Performance Review Execution (Primary Focus):
- Execute delivery of the redesigned year-end performance review process
- Develop and deliver manager enablement materials (training decks, guides, job aids)
- Draft and refine employee and manager communications aligned to the new process
- Partner with the Workday team to finalize configuration and support testing/validation
- Collaborate with internal project manager to ensure on-time execution of project plan and management of timelines, deliverables, and dependencies
- Ensure a smooth, consistent, and employee-centered experience across the organization
- Identify and proactively mitigate risks and execution gaps
General Program Execution Expectations:
- Operate as a self-directed owner of deliverables with minimal oversight
- Partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
- Maintain clear documentation and materials to support consistency and scale
- Apply strong communication and change management practices
Qualifications:
5 8+ years of experience in Talent Management, L&D, HR, or a related field
- Demonstrated ability to independently deliver complex, cross-functional programs
- Strong organizational, project management, problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to influence and collaborate across stakeholders
- Experience with performance management processes (Workday experience preferred)
Success Profile:
- Execution-oriented: able to quickly ramp and drive work forward
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable managing complex and interdependent workstreams
- Pragmatic and solutions-focused
- Strong communicator with the ability to enable managers and support employees through change
Potential Additional Scope:
- Execution of the annual employee engagement survey
- Support for succession planning and talent review strategy
- Development of talent management toolkits to enable manager effectiveness
- Support design and delivery of other talent management programs as needed
Salary/Rate: $65-$75/HR (depends on experience level). This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/ week.
About The Company
Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.
For more than 28 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.
Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:
Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible
Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities
As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.
AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi Rebecca)
To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete & Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca.
These AI hiring tools help us:
- Conduct recorded video interviews
- Transcribe interviews
- Summarize candidate responses
- Generate job-related insights
- Streamline communication and scheduling
Please note that:
The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.
The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.
If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.
Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent):
When applying for certain tech jobs, you may participate in:
- A technical interview
- A coding challenge
- A case study
- A client-specific assessment
We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.
Human Review & Selection:
Every candidate's profile including interviews, conversations, and assessments is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.
AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.
Your Rights as a Candidate:
At PTP, every candidate has the right to:
Request a non-AI interview path
Ask how your data is being used
Request access to transcripts or interview recordings
Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview
Receive clear, timely communication
Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience.
Our Commitment:
For more than 28 years, PTP has focused on putting people first candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.
We're committed to a hiring process that is:
- Transparent
- Compliant
- Equitable
- Powered by innovative technology that enhances not replaces human judgment
Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.
We're excited to learn more about you.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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