Senior Organizational Development Specialist

Role summary

Structure and change management

• Assess current departmental structures, workflows, and processes.
• Develop strategies to streamline operations and align teams with organizational goals.
• Design organizational charts and clarify roles and responsibilities.
• Lead change initiatives to improve organizational effectiveness and department performance.
• Partner with leadership during structural or operational changes.
• Create communication plans that support transparency and employee buy-in.

Employee and performance development

• Identify skill gaps and training needs within the department.
• Collaborate with HR to develop and deliver professional development programs.
• Develop succession plans for continuity in key roles.
• Establish performance measures and facilitate clear goals and regular progress reviews.
• Recommend interventions to address performance challenges.

Culture and stakeholder management

• Promote a positive and inclusive departmental culture.
• Use employee surveys and focus groups to identify morale or engagement issues.
• Implement initiatives that support collaboration, innovation, and employee satisfaction.
• Liaise across organizational units and partner with HR, leadership, and other stakeholders to maintain alignment with company policies and objectives.
• Report updates on organizational development initiatives to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Organizational Development, HR, or a similar role.
• Proven track record leading structural and cultural change initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, facilitation, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in organizational design principles and tools, and strong knowledge of performance management systems and metrics.

Preferred qualifications

• OD, change management, or related certification such as Prosci, SHRM, or CIPD.
• Experience conducting training sessions and workshops.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and reporting tools.