Organizational Development Partner

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OCDC is looking for a passionate Organizational Development Partner to drive transformational change and foster a culture of growth and inclusion! In this pivotal role, you’ll lead performance management initiatives, develop leadership and employee competencies, and implement change management strategies that support a thriving and equitable workplace.

OCDC is a nonprofit organization providing Head Start and comparable early childcare and education programs throughout the state of Oregon. Our mission is to promote the growth, well-being, and development of children and families in need. Our team includes educators, social workers, transportation staff, facilities personnel, and administrative professionals, all driven by the shared goal of making a difference.

Position Summary

The Organizational Development Partner plays a pivotal role in fostering transformation and growth across our organization, with a strong focus on Performance Management, Competencies and OD interventions. This position designs and implements initiatives that elevate organizational culture, develop leadership and employee competencies, and drive change management efforts. The ideal candidate will work closely with leadership to create sustainable, inclusive, and impactful improvements that align with our mission and strategic goals.

Essential Functions

• Lead initiatives to align structure, processes, and culture with strategic goals, promoting inclusivity and cultural responsiveness.
• Partners with the head of Learning and Organizational Development to define OCDC’s performance management philosophy, practices, cadence, and system of deployment.
• Manages OCDC’s annual performance review process and quarterly check points.
• Develop and implement change management strategies that support psychological safety, adapting as needed for equitable impact.
• Design and develop change management tools and resources for leaders and staff, and partners with L&D to integrate into training program.
• Define best practices, resources, and tools for intra- and cross-functional teaming to support organizational effectiveness and collaboration.
• Partner with HR and leaders to foster a positive, inclusive culture and design programs reinforcing organizational values, inter-cultural competence, well-being and engagement.
• Create competency frameworks aligned with organizational values and a culture of belonging.
• Ensures competencies are integrated into all people practices including talent selection, performance, development, succession and are aligned to OCDC’s job architecture.
• Lead OD programs, including talent assessment and pipelining and ensuring succession planning processes.
• Build and maintain trust-based relationships to drive successful, inclusive implementation of OD efforts.
• Establish and track metrics for OD initiatives, focusing on equity and inclusion, report progress to leadership and key stakeholders.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree. Preferably in human resources, organizational and leadership development, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience.
• 3 years of experience in a management role.

OR Equivalent combination of relevant education and related job experience

CODP preferred – Certified Organizational Development Professional

(or other degree/certifications in Leadership and Organizational Development – including from SHRM and/or ATD)

Technical and Organizational Skills

• Expertise in developing and applying change management methodologies that foster psychological safety and support a diverse workforce.
• Strong understanding of inter-cultural competence and practices that shape organizational culture.
• Expertise in facilitating group sessions and coaching leaders.
• Proficiency in assessing organizational needs and measuring outcomes, with experience in using data to drive decisions.
• Expertise in organization and talent assessments (engagement, well-being, inclusion, talent potential, etc.)

OCDC is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.