Organizational Development Specialist

For a business of any size to thrive, its people need to thrive. They need to be part of a healthy, inclusive culture. They need to be the right people in the right jobs. They need skills and training to do their jobs well. A thriving organization also needs someone to navigate the complex waters of employment law, compliance, risk mitigation, compensation and so much more. That’s a lot. And in reality, it takes more than one person to do it.

That’s why Employers Council exists. To collaborate with businesses in solving problems and unlocking unique opportunities for growth. To add the collective experience of our HR and legal professionals so they can find cost-effective solutions and make smart decisions. We’re here to be a partner in building and maintaining a truly exceptional workplace.

Because when you have that, you set the stage for long-term success for everyone.

Employers Council is seeking an Organizational Development Specialist to join our team. We partner with employers to grow exceptional, dynamic workplaces by offering a comprehensive set of services.

The Organizational Development Specialist provides expert services to members and clients, focusing on strategies to enhance organizational effectiveness. This includes assessing needs, delivering tailored solutions, and supporting initiatives that drive engagement, leadership development, and change management. The consultant collaborates with client leadership to foster growth, adaptability, and high-performance work environments.

Become a part of making work better for everyone by helping employers build exceptional workplaces!

Pay Rate: $90.00/Hr.

$30.00/Hr. Admin Rate

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data to identify, apply organizational development solutions including leadership development and coaching, training, facilitation, teambuilding, and/or other OD interventions.
• Design and deliver leadership, management and interpersonal development programs utilizing in-person and/or virtual delivery methods and multi-media materials.
• Coach leaders for development with or without the 360-review process, including 360 assessments, review and analysis of feedback, and creation of professional development plans.
• Utilize effective adult learning theory-based techniques to facilitate learning and development for groups in a wide variety of organizational areas such as interpersonal relationships, conflict management, communication, coaching, leadership, and customer relations.
• Utilize conflict resolution strategies to facilitate resolution of workplace discord, disputes, and strife between individuals at all levels within organizations.
• Conduct employee engagement survey debriefs with members and clients, translating survey findings into actionable recommendations and connecting identified needs to Employers Council training, organizational development, coaching, survey, and related service offerings.
• Support organizational culture assessment projects through data collection, analysis, client debriefs, and recommendations that strengthen leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, workplace culture, and organizational performance.
• Consult with clients on leadership and culture to determine and aid in implementing direction and interventions.
• Design, develop, and present speeches as a subject matter expert at conferences and various other speaking engagements, both in-person and virtually.
• Research and author articles for Employers Council’s publications.
• Collaborate with peers cross-departmentally in support of organizational/departmental goals.
• Collaborate with the consulting team to deliver a range of organizational development services to clients.

Qualifications/Education

Listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability required.

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Decision-making skills and the ability to use sound judgment.
• Skills in analytical and critical thinking
• Ability to demonstrate integrity through work ethics, personal accountability, professional image, and ethical behavior
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in fields such as human resource management, communication, psychology, industrial-organizational psychology, or organizational development.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Three years, or more, of experience as a facilitator and HR/OD practitioner. Experience should include organizational development, management and leadership training using experiential methodology and adult learning principles, leadership coaching, mediation and/or other conflict resolution practices and abilities.
• Certification and experience in one or more of the following: personality/trait assessment, mediation, 360 leadership assessment and coaching, organizational culture assessment, executive or leadership coaching and/or diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
• Certification as (S)PHR and/or SHRM-(S)CP preferred.
• Ability to travel, as needed, to deliver services to customers.
• Experience consulting with and advising managers and leaders in a variety of industries.
• Microsoft 365, Personify, ShareNet, Adobe, Ring Central, Zoom, Teams, One Drive, UKG
• This role requires effective verbal communication, including regular phone conversations and active participation in both in-person and virtual meetings. To support engagement, collaboration, and meaningful team interaction, employees are expected to participate in a camera-on meeting culture during virtual meetings.

Work Environment

General office environment with opportunities to work remotely. Occasional lifting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contact InternalHR@employerscouncil.org.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.