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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$110K - $139K *

Shape the future of performance management by developing systems that enhance decision-making and track progress in Road Services. Collaborate with diverse teams to create meaningful metrics and repor...

6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead environmental initiatives by providing technical support for remediation projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and advising on best practices. Collaborate with teams to enhance operatio...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage as the main point of contact for corporate performance management projects. Lead project execution, manage teams, and ensure client satisfaction while fostering relationships and handling techn...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $250K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading strategic initiatives, aligning stakeholders, and driving execution of key projects to enhance operational efficiency and organizational growth...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $120K *

Champion facility operations by leading a diverse team to ensure safe, efficient management of multi-building infrastructure, including HVAC and maintenance services, while fostering strong customer r...

4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential by engaging with clients to optimize supply chain solutions. Collaborate with teams to design dynamic dashboards and deliver training, while guiding junior consultants through pr...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Deliver impactful strategic initiatives by translating growth strategies into actionable plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency through AI...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$92K - $128K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic leadership and technical expertise to enhance school food operations, ensuring successful implementation of sustainable, scratch-cooked meal programs across dis...

Boulder, CORemote

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion organizational development by driving talent management initiatives, enhancing employee engagement, and aligning strategic business goals. Collaborate globally to optimize processes and foste...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $148K *

Transform workplace safety with your expertise by managing and enhancing occupational health programs. Lead regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, and risk management initiatives to foster a c...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's leading complex technology initiatives in market regulation. Manage projects that enhance real-time trade surveillance solutions, ensuring timely delivery and collaboration across s...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $180K *

Transform operations-level planning by integrating and synchronizing efforts for Special Operations Forces, enhancing mission effectiveness across multiple commands and agencies while ensuring compreh...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $105K *

Engage in impactful capital projects to enhance City assets and services. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage budgets, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality facility and park initiatives while...

Orillia, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

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

$178K - $195K *

Lead critical recovery and rebuild projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and stakeholder needs while coordinating with various agencies and contractors in a fas...

Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$465K - $500K+*

Lead the Integrated Development strategy, guiding product pipelines from discovery to registration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance health solutions, ensuring alignment with strateg...

6 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$146K *

Drive technical solutions by coordinating assignments, analyzing data flows, and creating coding flowcharts. Collaborate with diverse technologies while traveling to various U.S. client sites for impa...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K *

Champion the design and development of Reports and Dashboards, ensuring quality through testing and documentation. Engage in diverse client assignments across the U.S., requiring flexibility and trave...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to tackle complex challenges in defense analytics, leveraging your expertise to design and oversee innovative solutions for the Department of Defense, while collaborating with industry...

1 week ago

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

$93K - $137K *

Elevate operational standards by driving Lean Six Sigma initiatives and leading project management across multiple teams to advance continuous improvement and digital transformation in a manufacturing...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $149K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic HR operations team, managing Federal HR tasks and supporting strategic initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance compliance and drive talent p...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to advance U.S. national security through international engagement and program execution. As a Foreign Affairs Specialist, you'll manage projects, collaborate with stakeholders, and su...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $105K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing ServiceNow solutions for Legal and Corporate Affairs, enhancing business processes and user experience through collaboration with stakeholders and technolo...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $210K *

Drive operational integration for advanced military and intelligence capabilities, ensuring seamless collaboration among diverse stakeholders and effective transition of emerging technologies into ope...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Discover your potential in a senior OnBase developer role, driving efficient IT solutions in a dynamic environment. Leverage your expertise in imaging, workflow, and administration to enhance producti...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Manage and direct major projects in Multidomain Operations, overseeing planning, development, and integration at the Advanced Cyber Center. Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure succe...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.