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 *

Engage in operational assessment and process improvement to enhance efficiency. Collaborate with leaders to identify gaps, implement strategic recommendations, and develop performance metrics. Drive o...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform organizational effectiveness by leading strategic programs that enhance employee engagement and operational efficiency, collaborating with senior leadership and HR across various departments...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $116K *

Transform organizational culture and performance by leading innovative talent and leadership development initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance employee engagement and retention while...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$121K - $181K *

Empower organizational growth by enhancing leadership capabilities and team effectiveness. Collaborate with leaders to assess talent needs, implement interventions, and measure impact for sustained im...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$121K - $181K *

Lead the charge in enhancing leadership capabilities and team effectiveness through strategic organizational development initiatives, ensuring measurable impact and sustained improvement across depart...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $135K *

Champion the design and delivery of impactful learning initiatives, ensuring alignment with business needs while enhancing the learner experience across a global Operations organization...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$109K - $147K *

Lead complex organizational effectiveness initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders to diagnose needs and design impactful solutions that enhance performance and drive business success across the e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $90K *

Lead the charge in developing impactful training solutions that enhance employee performance and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to design engaging learning experiences and facilitate ef...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead strategic organizational development initiatives to enhance capacity and adaptability. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive change, talent management, and policy development, ensuring alignment...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead and implement organizational development initiatives to enhance team effectiveness, drive change, and align workforce capabilities with business objectives, utilizing data-driven insights and cro...

Laval, QCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$195K - $230K *

Elevate organizational effectiveness by diagnosing needs and designing impactful interventions. Collaborate with leaders to enhance team dynamics and drive strategic alignment in a fast-paced environm...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $230K *

Transform organizational effectiveness by diagnosing needs and designing impactful interventions. Collaborate with leadership to enhance team dynamics and drive strategic alignment in a fast-paced, hi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate leadership development by designing impactful programs that foster continuous learning and engagement. Collaborate with teams to implement strategies that enhance employee performance and supp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Champion a culture of continuous learning by designing and implementing leadership development programs. Collaborate with teams to enhance employee skills and performance, ensuring alignment with orga...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer a culture of continuous learning by designing impactful leadership development programs. Collaborate across teams to enhance employee skills and drive organizational success through innovative...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Innovate leadership development strategies to enhance employee engagement and performance. Collaborate with teams to design impactful programs, manage projects, and facilitate learning experiences tha...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$84K - $131K *

Unlock potential by leading learning and development initiatives, enhancing organizational effectiveness through innovative training solutions, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in a d...

2 weeks ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming organizational design by partnering with senior leaders to diagnose challenges, create frameworks, and guide teams through transitions, ensuring alignment with business...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion global learning initiatives that enhance leadership and organizational capabilities. Collaborate with senior leaders to design impactful training programs, leveraging technology to drive perf...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$68K - $91K *

Join us to enhance organizational effectiveness through talent management and development initiatives. Collaborate with leaders to drive programs that build capabilities, foster an inclusive culture...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $118K *

Drive impactful learning initiatives by designing and delivering training programs that enhance employee skills and organizational efficiency. Collaborate with teams to assess needs and measure traini...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Empower organizational growth by designing and delivering innovative leadership development programs while collaborating with diverse stakeholders across the UN system, ensuring impactful learning exp...

4 weeks ago

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

$85K - $95K *

Join us in enhancing organizational effectiveness through innovative learning solutions and HR systems management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance management and delive...

1 week ago

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

$109K - $136K *

Join us in enhancing workforce training and leadership development initiatives to foster a positive culture and support high-quality autism care. Collaborate with leaders to develop tailored programs...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving organizational performance through strategic initiatives, enhancing team effectiveness, and leading change management efforts to align processes with business goals in a dy...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.