Finance Instructional Designer

Job Title: Instructional Designer (Finance)

Job Type:

Full\-Time

Job Location:

Hybrid in Portland, OR.

Job Summary:

Genesis Consulting is seeking an experienced, forward\-thinking HCM Instructional Designer. The Instructional Designer will support the client’s transition to a modern, cloud\-based ERP solution by designing and delivering change\-centered learning experiences for Finance functions. Working closely with project leadership teams, the Instructional Designer ensures training content aligns with guiding principles, future\-state business processes, and stakeholder needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Design and create instructional materials, including eLearning courses, training modules, user guides, videos, and job aids tailored to Finance to support user adoption and readiness.

• Collaborate with project stakeholders to conduct a thorough needs analysis and understand the unique requirements of each project.
  


• Develop comprehensive training curricula and outlines to support different user roles, from end\-users to administrators.
  


• Design interactive and engaging content that facilitates effective learning, incorporating best practices in instructional design.
  


• Review and test training materials to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project requirements.
  


• Develop and implement a variety of delivery methods, such as virtual instructor\-led training (VILT), self\-paced eLearning, and webinars.
  


• Collaborate with project managers, subject matter experts, and trainers to gather content and ensure alignment with project objectives.
  


• Provide ongoing support and resources to users during and after project implementation.
  

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:

·        7+ years’ experience designing and developing training for HCM systems, HR technology, or enterprise system implementations, preferably PeopleSoft, Oracle, and Workday.

·        Familiarity with Organizational Change Management principles and adoption\-focused learning approaches.

·        Proficiency in instructional design software and eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, Storyline, Adobe Captivate).

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·        Strong ability to communicate complex HR and system concepts clearly to non\-technical users.

·        Experience collaborating with cross\-functional teams in complex, multi\-stakeholder environments.

·        Strong project management and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

·        Experience supporting ERP implementations or migrations (e.g., PeopleSoft replacement, SaaS ERP).

·        Familiarity with Organizational Change Management principles and adoption\-focused training approaches.

·        Experience working in a K–12 school district, public sector, or similarly complex organization.

·        Knowledge of finance, budgeting, procurement, or payroll processes within an educational or government environment.

·        Experience developing “day\-in\-the\-life” scenarios, role\-based learning paths, or train\-the\-trainer programs.

Minimum Education:

·        Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Information Systems, or related field. Master’s Degree preferred.

Required Certifications:

·       Change Management Certifications preferred.

Other:

·       Must be local to Portland with ability to be onsite as needed.