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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$92K - $120K *

Elevate clinical trial execution by supporting the development team in data review, safety tracking, and cross-functional collaboration to advance innovative clinical programs in ophthalmology...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$68K - $113K *

Transform policy initiatives by leading cross-divisional efforts to enhance operational excellence. Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to develop strategic goals and implement impactful prog...

Madison, WIRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Drive your career with a strategic sales leadership role focused on enterprise growth in healthcare. Lead complex business development efforts, build executive relationships, and shape solutions that...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $210K *

Champion transformative solutions by leveraging your extensive expertise in mainframe modernization. Collaborate with global clients to drive innovation, enhance technology strategies, and ensure seam...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in aligning HR strategies with business goals, serving as a trusted advisor, enhancing employee experiences, and providing impactful HR support throughout the employee lifecycle in a f...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by leading operational excellence in training programs. Drive performance, streamline processes, and enhance client experiences in a dynamic, remote environment. Collaborate acro...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$159K - $270K *

Drive innovation by building robust AI platform services that empower product teams to efficiently develop, release, and manage agentic AI systems, ensuring high quality and operational readiness acro...

Richardson, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$153K - $228K *

Architect scalable HR technology solutions by translating business needs into effective strategies. Collaborate with HR and IT to enhance processes across the employee lifecycle, ensuring alignment wi...

Norfolk, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering engaging, role-based training for federal enterprise applications. Collaborate with multidisciplinary partners to enhance user proficiency and ensure measura...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$107K - $159K *

Elevate your career by leading business evaluations and solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes, leverage technology, and drive efficiency. Utilize your expertise to bridge business nee...

Chesterfield, MORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Join our dynamic team to drive business development across Federal Agencies, leveraging relationships and strategic insights to secure new contracts and enhance growth. Collaborate with diverse teams...

Rockville, MDRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to shape innovative fundraising tools that empower progressive campaigns and nonprofits. Leverage modern technologies to enhance election readiness and compliance, while mentoring...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $115K *

Partner with us to enhance client engagement and product success by leveraging your analytical skills and industry insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive improvements and support user adopt...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Drive the development of AI-native solutions, designing robust agentic systems and workflows while closely collaborating with SMEs to enhance real user value through effective feedback mechanisms and...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform data into actionable insights by designing and maintaining robust data models, ETL processes, and visualizations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and usability in...

Chicago, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the end-to-end delivery of enterprise SaaS implementations, managing budgets, timelines, and stakeholder relationships to ensure successful project outcomes and high client satisfaction...

Charlotte, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and optimization of enterprise workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive data-driven decisions within a dyna...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Partner with us to drive innovative go-to-market strategies with top tech platforms, generating pipeline and enhancing collaboration between sales teams to accelerate revenue opportunities. Elevate yo...

Palo Alto, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical documentation practices. Lead a skilled group of coders and nurses, ensuring accurate coding and compliance while collaborating with healthcare profe...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$117K - $157K *

Grow your career with a strategic role that drives workforce planning and operational efficiency across global teams, ensuring effective execution of multi-year initiatives and fostering collaboration...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $190K *

Drive the Integrated Operations Center, overseeing cybersecurity operations, fraud defense, and incident management. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance threat detection, operational resilience, an...

Lancaster, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $137K *

Drive impactful solutions by configuring and supporting Epic EHR applications, enhancing patient care and provider workflows. Collaborate with members to ensure quality outcomes and efficient integrat...

Oregon, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$164K - $246K *

Unlock potential by driving customer transformation and success in strategic accounts. Leverage your leadership skills to enhance value across deployments, ensuring satisfaction and optimizing the ado...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $120K *

Accelerate data-driven insights by leading data cleansing and analytics efforts for federal financial management. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver impactful reporting and automation solutions...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $135K *

Transform user experiences by leading human-centered design for a major public data platform. Oversee research, design, and governance to create intuitive solutions for diverse audiences, ensuring acc...

Fairfax, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.