Temporary Organizational Readiness Specialist

Your future role at a glanceLocation:Milwaukee, WIFacility:Ascension Wisconsin Hospitals and facilities- Travel will be required to sites in those areas (up to 75%). Opportunity for more remote work prior to go-live.Department:Change Enablement & Organizational ReadinessSchedule:Day shift | Monday- Friday | flexibility required closer to implementation for weekends and evenings. Role to extend into March 2027Salary:$80,000 - $82,000 per year#LI-AM2Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.Benefits that help you thrive Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA optionsFinancial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidaysCareer growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learningEmotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resourcesFamily support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefitsOther benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and moreBenefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.How you’ll make an impact in this role Serves as a critical liaison between system office strategy and local market execution, ensuring that Ministry-level decisions are effectively translated into market-specific actions.Leading engagement efforts and conducting change impact assessments to address readiness needs and facilitate Ministry-driven changes.Reinforcing system office communication strategies to ensure clarity and awareness across all impacted groups.Adapting system office training plans and materials to support the successful adoption of new systems and processes.Providing hypercare and floor support during rollouts to guide end users and resolve issues promptly.Facilitating coordination and bidirectional feedback between the system office, change leaders, and local teams to ensure consistent and timely deployment.What minimum requirements you’ll need Education:High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.What additional preferences we're seeking 2-5+ years of change management experience, along with 2-5 years of human resources and Oracle experience, is strongly preferred.Proven experience working with various leadership levels within a large, matrixed organization.Strong communication skills and professional knowledge regarding training and implementations. Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

Created: 2026-03-20