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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$110K - $218K *

Champion the design and optimization of enterprise-level identity resolution solutions, ensuring a unified customer view across data touchpoints. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data quality...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$50K - $120K *

Support our operations by coordinating onboarding, managing logistics, and ensuring smooth execution of administrative tasks. Your organizational skills will be key in facilitating events and enhancin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $235K *

Join us to lead customer engagements by transforming complex problems into high-impact AI solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure measurable business outcomes and help redefine workflows in a ra...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in enhancing operational efficiency through automation and systems integration. Drive impactful initiatives, mentor a growing team, and collaborate with leadership to deliver scalable...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $235K *

Transform customer operations with innovative AI solutions, guiding enterprises through technical and commercial engagements while collaborating across teams to deliver impactful, value-driven outcome...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $122K *

Unlock your potential as you lead employee development initiatives, enhancing workforce readiness and engagement. Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion while fostering leadership growth and supportin...

5 days ago

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

$135K - $175K *

Transform your career by leading the technical product strategy for Learning & Development. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation, ensure client satisfaction, and deliver measurable business ou...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $135K *

Transform your career by driving leadership and talent development initiatives that enhance organizational capabilities. Collaborate across teams to create scalable learning experiences and resources...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing leadership and organizational capabilities through innovative learning solutions. This role focuses on translating business strategies into engaging developme...

Bellevue, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $175K *

Lead the charge in monitoring and evaluation, providing technical expertise for impactful programming. Oversee evaluation design, guide teams, and ensure evidence-based recommendations that facilitate...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing and securing Microsoft Active Directory services, ensuring robust identity management and operational excellence while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $110K *

Champion strategic analysis and executive support for legislative impacts, enhancing decision-making through effective communication and collaboration across departments. Drive improvements and manage...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Empower your career by leading IT operations and security initiatives. Own onboarding, manage access, and respond to security alerts while collaborating with engineering to ensure a secure and reliabl...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Lead campus operations to ensure a safe, welcoming learning environment. Collaborate with leadership to enhance family experiences, drive enrollment goals, and implement effective systems for operatio...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to the development of high-quality proposal responses, managing complex sales projects while collaborating with internal teams to ensure accuracy and strategic alignment. Foster effective r...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $150K *

Innovate your career with a strategic role focused on omnichannel marketing. Lead data-driven insights and creative recommendations for a top financial services brand, collaborating across teams to en...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive capacity building initiatives to enhance staff skills in advancing racial and social justice. Collaborate with leadership to embed equity practices, evaluate programs, and manage resources, ensu...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Reimagine public health by leading capacity-building initiatives that empower staff to advance racial and social justice. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to embed equity into practices and enhan...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operational workflows and task management systems. Collaborate with STARCOM HQ to ensure timely responses and efficient task completion, enhancing organizational effectiv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $137K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of social innovation through leadership, strategic partnerships, and research excellence. Drive impactful projects while managing operations and fostering collabo...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$115K - $182K *

Optimize enterprise learning and development programs to enhance workforce capabilities. Lead a team of specialists in program execution, aligning initiatives with organizational goals while ensuring...

1 week ago

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

$115K - $182K *

Champion the delivery of enterprise learning programs, managing a team to enhance workforce capabilities and align initiatives with organizational goals. Drive effectiveness through strategic oversigh...

1 week ago

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

$115K - $182K *

Drive the administration and delivery of enterprise learning programs, managing a team to enhance workforce capability and align initiatives with organizational goals for effective development and sup...

1 week ago

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

$115K - $182K *

Drive the administration and delivery of enterprise learning programs, managing a team to enhance workforce capability and align initiatives with organizational goals. Ensure effective execution and c...

1 week ago

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

$115K - $182K *

Oversee the administration and delivery of enterprise learning programs, managing a team to enhance workforce capability and align initiatives with organizational development goals for effective learn...

1 week ago

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

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.