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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$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative civil engineering solutions for diverse land development projects. Collaborate with teams, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality design while promoting efficie...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading pre-sales technical strategies that align solutions with client needs, driving revenue growth and retention through collaboration with sales teams and delivering tailored p...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Technical Project Manager, driving software delivery timelines and ensuring seamless project execution with engineering and product teams. Foster strong stakeholder relation...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $150K *

Lead the charge in optimizing payment integrity programs, ensuring effective execution and performance monitoring. Collaborate across functions to drive improvements in operational efficiency and prov...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$99K - $114K *

Join a dynamic team to provide essential school psychology services, conduct assessments, and collaborate with educators and families to enhance student success in a virtual or in-person setting...

Michigan, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$87K - $123K *

Empower individuals' financial futures by providing tailored retirement advice and strategies. Engage clients through personalized consults both in-person and virtually while achieving service excelle...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion the seamless execution of complex AI and Cloud projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. Leverage your project management skills to coordinate multiple initiatives in a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$188K - $230K *

Drive innovation by leading optical interconnect standards initiatives, collaborating with industry leaders, and translating technical capabilities into impactful proposals for data center solutions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$216K - $243K *

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6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Advance the administration of Defined Benefit and Retiree Medical plans, ensuring accurate valuations, benefit calculations, and compliance with regulations. Collaborate on special projects while leve...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$245K - $275K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing strategic initiatives that drive growth and transformation across the organization while collaborating with an executive team to enhance the mission and impac...

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4 weeks ago

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

$96K - $135K *

Champion a high-performing team focused on delivering quality fiduciary advice and education. Drive onboarding, coaching, and performance management to enhance team success and participant satisfactio...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing complex assignments in insurance restoration, leading a global team to deliver exceptional service, oversee project management, and ensure high-quality reporting for clien...

Quebec, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovation by enhancing Finance systems through design, implementation, and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and optimize processes, while mentoring an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$180K *

Drive the development of a cutting-edge platform, enhancing integrations and architecture for payroll and HR systems. Collaborate closely with a small team to ensure a successful launch and ongoing im...

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

$175K - $195K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise data architecture, ensuring scalable, secure access across systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver impactful data solutions that drive business val...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $122K *

Transform public infrastructure by leading engineering projects, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance transportation systems and utilities while providin...

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5 days ago

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

$130K - $150K *

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Alexandria, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$74K - $115K *

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3 days ago

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

$126K - $173K *

Lead infection prevention initiatives in peri-operative settings, collaborating with clinical stakeholders to enhance patient safety and drive business growth through data-driven strategies and relati...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Transform sales strategies and drive revenue growth by leading a national team of Business Development Managers, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance across all engagements...

Colorado, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$79K - $127K *

Elevate your career as you design and lead impactful research studies, applying implementation science frameworks to drive health services innovation and training. Collaborate globally to translate fi...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Champion advanced ServiceNow development and integrations, optimizing enterprise environments. Provide technical leadership, mentor junior developers, and ensure scalable, secure implementations acros...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $126K *

Help us lead complex proposals and interviews, enhancing our proposal practices while mentoring colleagues and driving strategic improvements across the organization. Your expertise will shape our app...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $112K *

Transform your career by leveraging your analytical skills to enhance application systems. Collaborate with teams to improve workflows, execute tests, and support mission-driven initiatives that stren...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.