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 - $95K *

Champion innovative learning solutions by connecting business needs with impactful training programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance skills and performance, leveraging technology and data to...

6 days ago

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

$94K - $123K *

Champion strategic research initiatives by leading multi-partner proposals, enhancing research performance analytics, and guiding faculty collaborations to elevate the Faculty's research intensity and...

Kingston, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join us to drive strategic workforce planning and transformation in Ontario's health system. Collaborate with leaders to enhance health workforce capacity, implement initiatives, and optimize recruitm...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $175K *

Drive impactful project controls for advanced weapons development programs, ensuring effective cost management and scheduling. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions and maintain proje...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Empower project teams to transition from manual security evaluations to automated processes. Drive improvements in modern methodologies and ensure integration of business objectives through effective...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $90K *

Elevate your career by partnering with hiring leaders to shape recruiting strategies, enhance candidate experiences, and build strong talent pipelines in the architecture, engineering, and design sect...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Explore a dynamic role where you'll partner with leaders to shape recruiting strategies, enhance candidate experiences, and build talent pipelines in the architecture and engineering sectors. Join a c...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Partner with us to shape talent acquisition strategies and build strong candidate pipelines. Leverage your expertise to influence hiring leaders, enhance candidate experiences, and drive recruitment i...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Join a dynamic HR team as a Talent Acquisition Partner, where you'll shape recruiting strategies, build talent pipelines, and enhance candidate experiences. Collaborate with hiring leaders to attract...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Engage with us to drive talent acquisition strategies, build partnerships, and enhance candidate experiences. Leverage market insights and creative sourcing to attract top talent in the architecture...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Elevate talent acquisition efforts by building strategic partnerships, advising on recruiting strategies, and enhancing candidate experiences. Drive innovative sourcing methods to attract top talent i...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Drive your career forward as a strategic Talent Acquisition Partner, collaborating with hiring leaders to enhance recruiting strategies and attract top talent. Leverage market insights and creative so...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Transform your career by partnering with leaders to shape recruiting strategies, enhance candidate experiences, and build strong talent pipelines in the architecture, engineering, and design sectors...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Optimize the Innovation portfolio by leading high-impact projects, collaborating with senior leaders, and driving strategic initiatives. Your role will ensure seamless operations and foster growth in...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $92K *

Grow your career with a dynamic HR team, driving learning and development initiatives while enhancing employee relations and talent acquisition strategies to support organizational success and foster...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $90K *

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2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of program management by coordinating diverse project initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and delivering exceptional results on time and within budget while fosterin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $154K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic team driving network support, design, and security for complex IT architectures while partnering with clients and vendors to manage seamless implementations and mainte...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $154K *

Drive your career by overseeing network architecture design, ensuring robust support for routing, switching, and cloud solutions. Collaborate with teams and vendors to maintain security, performance...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Help us enhance federal human capital operations through independent analysis, strategic recommendations, and effective program delivery. Collaborate on data-driven insights to improve efficiency and...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $112K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects within the Education portfolio, ensuring effective coordination across teams and stakeholders while driving impactful outcomes in higher education and appl...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise-wide operational excellence initiatives. Drive program management, quality assurance, and risk management improvements across multiple business units to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $105K *

Shape the future of user engagement by crafting targeted communications that enhance technology adoption and readiness. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver impactful messaging and mea...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$63K - $111K *

Transform your career by providing vital technical support for classified programs, ensuring the protection of sensitive information through comprehensive security measures and compliance with governm...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 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.