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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$200K - $225K *

Drive professional development initiatives by overseeing staffing, performance reviews, and training programs. Collaborate with partners to enhance attorney retention and integration, ensuring a suppo...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$176K - $264K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI-driven automation by designing and building scalable, fault-tolerant systems that enhance enterprise observability and streamline workflows for global custom...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$176K - $264K *

Transform the future of enterprise workflows by architecting scalable, high-performance systems that enhance AI-driven automation and observability, ensuring seamless integration and operational excel...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing complex K-12 Education projects, ensuring design excellence and client satisfaction. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions that enhance educationa...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving growth in the biopharmaceutical sector by developing strategic business relationships, prospecting new clients, and leading sales initiatives to achieve organizational objec...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$113K - $125K *

Champion the development and implementation of strategic plans to optimize school space utilization, enhance educational access, and support community engagement in New York City Public Schools...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading project management and communications for a federal agency's customer experience strategy. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes, conduct surveys, and deliver impactf...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in power generation projects. As a Project Manager, you'll lead multi-discipline teams, foster client relationships, and ensure project success through strategic...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $145K *

Tackle compliance oversight through detailed assessments, reporting, and collaboration with law enforcement partners to ensure program adherence and address deficiencies efficiently across a high-volu...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by supporting pricing, market strategy, and business processes. Collaborate across teams to enhance systems and templates, ensuring efficiency and clarity in a dynamic, hi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Take ownership of application development and support, enhancing DOI/IA systems through SharePoint, SQL, and workflow solutions. Collaborate with teams to drive modernization and improve functionality...

Today

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

$78K - $88K *

Empower educational success by managing end-to-end operational planning for instructional manipulatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product availability and optimize supply chai...

5 days ago

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

$160K - $170K *

Lead organizational change management initiatives across multiple business functions, ensuring effective adoption of new processes and technologies. Collaborate with executives and stakeholders to dri...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $170K *

Unlock the potential of organizational change management by leading transformative initiatives across functions. Drive adoption, assess impact, and ensure readiness while partnering with leaders to fo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $220K *

Transform national security through innovative AI infrastructure. Lead as a technical advisor, overseeing project management and compliance for a cutting-edge datacenter, ensuring alignment with feder...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $140K *

Drive impactful growth by mapping industrial markets, evaluating acquisition targets, and building investment models. Collaborate on live transactions to shape strategic decisions that enhance manufac...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $145K *

Lead the administration and development of Microsoft 365 SharePoint environments, overseeing user support, site architecture, and workflow development while enhancing collaboration across multiple PMO...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Inspire change as a Change Management Specialist, guiding organizations through ERP transformations. Lead strategies, engage stakeholders, and ensure smooth adoption of new systems to drive success ac...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing attorney and paralegal development through strategic training, mentoring, and performance management initiatives, ensuring professional excellence and alignme...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$146K - $234K *

Drive enterprise architecture development and integration across hybrid environments, ensuring compliance with security frameworks while collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement modern a...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$67K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering complex data solutions through seamless technical implementations and project management. You'll engage with clients at all levels, ensuring impactful onboar...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$68K - $113K *

Elevate business development efforts by supporting strategic initiatives, enhancing client engagement, and driving revenue growth through targeted marketing and operational excellence in a dynamic env...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$264K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on upstream project development. This role integrates diverse engineering disciplines to deliver execution-ready projects, ensuring alignment across multip...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $150K *

Optimize performance management and analytics for a multi-country health initiative. Lead milestone tracking, risk identification, and data visualization to ensure program success across diverse globa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $149K *

Lead the charge in strategic communications, enhancing visibility and influence in climate finance and development sectors through media relations and executive engagement...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.