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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$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 - $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

$95K - $98K *

Make your mark at a dynamic role supporting children and youth with complex needs. Collaborate with families to assess behaviors, implement strategies, and enhance developmental skills through tailore...

Kelowna, BCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $162K *

Champion enterprise architecture and data initiatives while leading technical teams in a complex federal environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to execute IT strategies and manage resources for su...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and implementation of enterprise-level Oracle database solutions in a multi-cloud environment, ensuring optimal performance and security for critical governme...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K *

Oversee the architecture and implementation of enterprise-level Oracle database solutions in a multi-cloud environment, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability while collaborating with...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead project teams to drive planning and implementation of large-scale K-12 education programs, ensuring project goals for schedule, budget, and quality are met while mentoring staff and engaging with...

Yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by managing executive operations in a dynamic DoD environment. This role involves coordinating schedules, facilitating communications, and ensuring leadership is prepared for engag...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $110K *

Join a team that specializes in delivering exceptional project management for equity compensation services. You will enhance operational efficiency and client success through innovative solutions and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $110K *

Shape and enhance corporations' equity compensation projects, ensuring operational excellence through effective management, strong client relations, and collaborative solutions that drive success acro...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K *

Inspire change by leading workforce development and social enterprise initiatives. Drive revenue growth and sustainability while fostering team development and community partnerships. Play a key role...

2 weeks ago

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

$255K - $275K *

Join a team that's dedicated to conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and evaluations. Utilize your expertise to provide critical insights and feedback to ensure the selection of top cand...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $86K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing student success through comprehensive psychological services. Serve ages 5 to 21 by conducting assessments, providing counseling, and collaborating with educa...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $109K *

Unlock potential by leading high-profile communications initiatives. This advanced role requires strategic vision and collaboration to enhance institutional reputation through effective messaging and...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$96K - $128K *

Lead the charge in optimizing IT financial management, collaborating with technology leaders to enhance budget planning, investment decisions, and financial analysis, ensuring strategic alignment and...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing and implementing operational strategies for government-funded clinical trials, ensuring alignment across teams and optimizing budget strategies to enhance project deliver...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Engage with business partners to define and implement analytical solutions, leveraging data-driven insights to support strategic initiatives and enhance decision-making across the organization...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 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.