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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$69K - $116K *

Join a team that's driving data solutions to enhance analytics capabilities. You'll engineer and maintain back-end systems while ensuring data quality. This role demands innovative thinking in the ins...

Guelph, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of application development by leading a dynamic team to enhance and support critical business applications in a cloud environment, ensuring stability, performance, and seamless integr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Develop and enhance secure, scalable applications in Azure, leveraging .NET and Angular. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize legacy systems and improve user experience while ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving transformative change through strategic analysis and execution. This high-visibility role collaborates with leadership to ensure progress on critical initiatives and enhance...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise IT governance by overseeing strategic planning, compliance, and risk management. Collaborate with executive teams to enhance cybersecurity and optimize a $1.5 billion IT portfolio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of AI-enabled solutions, driving enterprise-wide information systems development, and mentoring technical teams to achieve strategic objective...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Deliver innovative AI-enabled solutions by designing and implementing complex information systems. Lead development efforts in Appian, transforming concepts into production-grade applications while en...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and implementation of AI-enabled solutions. Drive enterprise-wide information systems development while mentoring technical teams and transforming concepts in...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate cutting-edge solutions in scientific software development, enhancing model performance and optimizing workflows. Collaborate with teams to integrate advanced technologies and improve computat...

College Park, MDRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer your career by managing network and computer systems for mission-critical environments. Oversee operations, ensure cybersecurity compliance, and lead technical teams to align system performanc...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of national security by leading RMF processes, ensuring cybersecurity compliance, and collaborating with mission partners to protect sensitive information systems through effective ri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $155K *

Transform healthcare operations by translating complex analyses into compelling narratives and presentations. Collaborate with project teams to deliver impactful client-ready materials that resonate w...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$78K - $155K *

Shape the future of healthcare operations by transforming complex analyses into compelling narratives and presentations. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful insights that resonate with hospita...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$78K - $155K *

Drive impactful healthcare transformations by translating complex operations and financial analyses into compelling narratives and presentations for state agencies and hospital leadership, ensuring cl...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$78K - $155K *

Unlock potential by transforming complex healthcare data into compelling narratives. Collaborate with teams to create impactful presentations and reports that resonate with hospital leadership and sta...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$78K - $155K *

Unlock potential by transforming complex healthcare data into compelling narratives. Collaborate with teams to create impactful presentations and reports that resonate with hospital leadership and sta...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's committed to enhancing IT training delivery for FAA personnel. Leverage your expertise in Microsoft 365 and instructional design to empower users, improve tech adoption, and elevate...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $294K *

Empower the future of education by managing a portfolio focused on digital teaching innovations. Collaborate with partners to enhance assessments and drive impactful strategies in higher education, fo...

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence and governance across a diverse portfolio of projects. This role supports program execution and provides executive-level administrative assistance, en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K *

Lead the charge in securing $20M+ in philanthropic capital, driving strategic fundraising initiatives, and cultivating relationships with high-diligence funders to support organizational growth and im...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$74K - $139K *

Champion the growth of new colleagues by designing and delivering impactful training programs in Employee Health & Benefits. Collaborate with teams to enhance learning experiences and drive client suc...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $139K *

Unlock your potential by designing and delivering impactful training programs that empower new colleagues in the Employee Health & Benefits sector. Collaborate with teams to enhance learning experienc...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $139K *

Elevate the learning experience by designing and delivering impactful training programs that empower new colleagues in the Employee Health & Benefits sector, ensuring alignment with organizational goa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $139K *

Unlock your potential as you design and deliver impactful training programs, empowering new colleagues in the Employee Health & Benefits sector. Collaborate with teams to enhance learning experiences...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $139K *

Inspire growth as you design and deliver impactful training programs, empowering new colleagues in the Employee Health & Benefits sector. Collaborate with teams to enhance learning experiences and dri...

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  •   Less than 5 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.