Organizational Development Specialist Jobs

Explore Organizational Development Specialist jobs focused on helping organizations improve how they work, grow, and adapt. These professionals use research, facilitation, and people-centered strategies to strengthen workplace culture, develop talent, guide change, and improve organizational performance. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Organizational Development Specialists Do

Organizational Development Specialists assess workplace needs and design initiatives that support business goals. Depending on the employer, responsibilities may include conducting organizational assessments, supporting leadership and employee development, facilitating workshops, improving team effectiveness, and evaluating the impact of change programs. Specialists often partner with HR, executives, managers, and employees across the organization.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek strong communication, facilitation, analytical, and project management skills. Experience with organizational change, employee engagement, learning and development, leadership development, culture initiatives, or talent strategy can be valuable. Roles may call for a bachelor’s or advanced degree in organizational development, human resources, business, psychology, or a related field, along with relevant professional experience.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Organizational Development Specialists work across industries and may advance into senior specialist, consultant, program lead, or organizational development leadership roles. Scope and compensation vary based on factors such as experience, industry, location, and organizational complexity. Browse Ladders to find vetted openings paying $100,000 or more and discover opportunities aligned with your expertise.

Find Organizational Development Specialist Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore professional roles in organizational development, change management, employee experience, and talent development. Review current openings, compare responsibilities, and identify opportunities where you can help organizations build more effective and adaptable workplaces.

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$77K - $105K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

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Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $180K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

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$102K - $125K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $108K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $145K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $135K *

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$148K - $193K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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$107K - $172K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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$72K - $90K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Organizational Development Specialist do?question toggle

    An Organizational Development Specialist helps improve organizational effectiveness by assessing workplace needs and supporting initiatives such as change management, leadership development, employee engagement, team effectiveness, and culture improvement.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Organizational Development Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer, but many roles seek experience in organizational development, human resources, learning and development, or change management. Employers may also value a relevant degree, project management ability, facilitation skills, and strong communication and analytical capabilities.

  • Where do Organizational Development Specialists work?question toggle

    They work in organizations across many industries, including corporations, healthcare, technology, financial services, consulting, and nonprofit organizations. Some roles are based within HR or people teams, while others sit in strategy or transformation functions.

  • How can I find Organizational Development Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Organizational Development Specialist listings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, responsibilities, and locations to find opportunities that match your experience.

  • What are common career paths for Organizational Development Specialists?question toggle

    Career paths may include senior organizational development specialist, change management consultant, leadership development manager, talent development leader, or director of organizational development, depending on experience and employer needs.