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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$80K - $120K *

Optimize web applications and content management systems by developing and maintaining Drupal sites. Collaborate across teams to ensure quality delivery and support for seamless content publishing and...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role developing and maintaining Drupal applications. Collaborate across teams to ensure quality delivery, troubleshoot issues, and optimize web solutions in a fast-pace...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and maintain robust Drupal applications, ensuring quality delivery across front-end and back-end systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Build and maintain robust web applications using Drupal, ensuring quality delivery across front-end and back-end layers. Collaborate with teams to optimize content management systems and enhance user...

Arkansas, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by developing and maintaining robust Drupal applications, ensuring quality delivery across front-end and back-end systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance we...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in providing expert program management support for BMC3I initiatives, ensuring effective execution of acquisition strategies, budget oversight, and stakeholder collaboration to enhance...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Optimize workforce strategy and planning to align human capital with business goals, utilizing data analytics to enhance resource allocation and develop actionable talent strategies in collaboration w...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $118K *

Advance change management strategies to drive AI solution adoption across the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective implementation, training, and sustained usage, while track...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $218K *

Drive impactful federal IT and cybersecurity programs while leading diverse teams, ensuring quality and performance. Enhance stakeholder engagement and oversee financial metrics to deliver success in...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading complex DoD ground mobility programs. Oversee diverse military vehicle portfolios, ensuring timely execution and stakeholder satisfaction while driving innovation and...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Optimize military ground mobility programs by leading complex DoD projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction while managing diverse vehicle platforms and fostering a high-performi...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative educational initiatives in Maryland schools, leading program design, implementation, and evaluation. Oversee legislative processes and support student programs, ensuring accountabi...

Yesterday

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering successful projects by managing budgets, timelines, and team dynamics. Lead cross-functional efforts to ensure project objectives are met while promoting saf...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in digital solutions for global operations. As a Product Owner, you'll translate business needs into actionable roadmaps, manage cross-functional priorities, and...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of digital transformation by supporting product goals and roadmaps for AI-enabled corporate solutions, ensuring alignment with business needs and delivering measur...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$68K - $100K *

Lead the charge in enhancing student support through violence prevention and victim assistance initiatives. Collaborate with campus partners to deliver impactful programs and resources, ensuring a saf...

Yesterday

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

$68K - $100K *

Transform campus support by leading Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance initiatives. Coordinate educational programs, assess student needs, and connect them with vital resources while managing o...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead government architecture initiatives, driving business growth through strategic relationships and innovative design solutions while enhancing client satisfaction and collabo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Manage a high-performing center for autism services by leading teams, optimizing operations, and enhancing family experiences. Drive growth through effective communication, problem-solving, and inspir...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing administrative efficiency and program effectiveness. Leverage your expertise in management policies, training, and technical support to drive innovation and q...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion impactful learning initiatives by managing development programs and optimizing LMS systems. Collaborate with leaders and experts to enhance training content, ensuring alignment with business...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$144K - $175K *

Transform research development by leading proposal coordination and managing a diverse portfolio of sponsored projects. Collaborate with scientists and stakeholders to secure funding and drive impactf...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Analyze stakeholder needs and coordinate program design to enhance learning outcomes. Drive curriculum alignment, facilitate leadership training, and evaluate program effectiveness to ensure strategic...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $140K *

Elevate your career by leading industrial electrical engineering projects focused on power and automation. Drive project success through effective planning, resource management, and stakeholder alignm...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving product development and project execution. In this role, you'll manage lower-complexity projects, support larger initiatives, and coordinate cross-functional activities to e...

2 weeks 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.