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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$140K - $170K *

Transform complex Federal consulting engagements by leading diverse teams, establishing strategies, and ensuring practical outcomes that enhance government capabilities and client trust...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion the successful delivery of customer projects through all phases, ensuring alignment with business goals by coordinating teams and resources while managing risks and transacting key communicat...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Advance endpoint capabilities by developing, deploying, and supporting secure, standardized solutions for physical and virtual environments, ensuring operational readiness and compliance across divers...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $188K *

Accelerate progress at a pivotal organization by leading revenue strategies, managing key relationships, and enhancing brand visibility. Drive fundraising efforts to meet ambitious goals while fosteri...

Oakland, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Drive growth by shaping strategic partnerships and optimizing processes in a dynamic business development role. Collaborate with teams to enhance e-commerce performance, create lead generation strateg...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise data integration by leading technical efforts, designing robust ETL/ELT pipelines, and ensuring data quality across complex systems. Drive excellence in data workflows and maintai...

Montgomery, ALRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion full-cycle recruiting efforts, enhancing diversity and inclusion strategies while ensuring a positive experience for candidates and hiring leaders across various corporate functions...

Washington, DCRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$76K - $93K *

Champion the full recruiting lifecycle, partnering with hiring managers to attract and secure top talent across various functions, while enhancing the candidate experience and employer brand in a dyna...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $163K *

Elevate customer experiences by developing and optimizing consumer journeys within a dynamic marketing organization, leveraging technical expertise and project management skills to drive innovative so...

Minnetonka, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $137K *

Elevate healthcare transformation by coaching clinicians and leaders to optimize operational excellence and improve patient outcomes through effective EHR utilization and workflow redesign. Drive chan...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software quality through rigorous testing and quality assurance. This role involves validating program deliverables, managing defects, and ensuring compliance...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of public sector fintech. As a Senior Business Development Officer, you'll drive growth across multiple states, leveraging your expertise to build relationships a...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$65K - $108K *

Champion the development and delivery of training materials and documentation, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure clarity and usability. Play a crucial role in enhancing learning and adoption t...

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Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and maintaining advanced IT infrastructure platforms, ensuring reliability and security. Collaborate with teams to optimize solutions, automate processes, and enhance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at driving strategic M&A initiatives by managing deal execution, from financial modeling to synergy analysis, while collaborating with senior leadership and ensuring organized proc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$118K - $196K *

Deliver optimized Workday solutions through assessments, deployments, and client engagements. Lead design sessions, streamline processes, and enhance customer satisfaction in a collaborative and innov...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving the evolution of AWS environments and CI/CD pipelines, enhancing observability and security, while collaborating with engineers to optimize platform reliability and perform...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $195K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead Revenue Operations, driving strategy and execution for sales and renewals. Collaborate across departments to enhance processes, optimize technology, and ensure accurate...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$92K - $144K *

Drive strategic HR initiatives while overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations. Collaborate with departments to ensure compliance and foster a positive workplace culture, supporting e...

Hastings, MNRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team where you'll source innovative talent using cutting-edge AI tools, enhance candidate experience, and coordinate recruitment processes. This role offers growth potential across sour...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $185K *

Elevate your career by leading the implementation of innovative solutions for major clients. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver secure digital workspaces, leveraging your technical expertise a...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform the workplace by aligning HR strategies with business goals. Collaborate with leaders to enhance employee engagement, manage complex relations, and drive compliance while supporting multiple...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage configuration and release processes for software, ensuring accuracy and traceability of components, dependencies, and documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze impacts a...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovative ServiceNow solutions in a dynamic, collaborative environment, ensuring effective development, integration, and deployment for government clients while enhancing platform capabilities...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic HR Business Partner, supporting global entities. Drive employee relations, performance management, and culture integration while guiding HR initiatives across divers...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   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.