Organizational Development Specialist

Overview

Summary:

The Organizational Development (OD) Specialist will work under the direction of the Organizational Development Manager to plan, administer, and support the implementation of organizational development and change management initiatives aimed at fostering a high-performing and inclusive culture. This role will support various areas, including performance management, development, and people operations. This position will play a vital role in contributing to the improvement of business results by assisting in the execution of key organizational development projects and programs.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Contribute to internal consultation for organizational development, performance management, and business optimization projects
• Collect and analyze data to support OD initiatives
• Facilitate the implementation of change management initiatives to enhance HR processes, systems, structure, and culture
• Provide administrative assistance for change management activities
• Coordinate the administration of the performance management life cycle, including goal setting, feedback, appraisals, and development planning
• Prepare and organize performance management materials and reports
• Maintain and update succession planning documents and tools
• Assist in resolving employee/workplace issues as directed
• Strategically support employee relations efforts through the facilitation coworker group coaching sessions
• Collect feedback from surveys, focus groups, and interviews
• Interpret feedback to identify concerns, areas for improvement, successes, and highlights
• Monitor and measure the impact of OD interventions on performance, efficiency, retention, and job satisfaction
• Compile reports on OD initiative outcomes
• Collaborate with HR Operations on compensation/bonus structure processes and provide administrative support
• Assist in designing, developing, and executing OD programs, policies, and strategies
• Coordinate program logistics and track progress
• Support the analysis of business structures, procedures, processes, and resource utilization
• Identify opportunities for increased cross-functionality and interdepartmental cooperation
• Promote diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Foster an environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences
• Enhance employee engagement and strengthen the working relationship between frontline and corporate employees
• Organize activities and programs that promote collaboration and mutual understanding across different levels of the organization
  
  

Global Responsibilities

• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information
• Regular attendance and physical presence at work is an essential function of this position
• This job may require additional duties not listed above and the employee may be asked to perform those duties to meet business needs
  
  

Qualifications

Education/Specialized Knowledge/Professional Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Actively pursuing a professional degree in the Human Resources field or closely related field
  
  

Experience

• 0-2 years of relevant experience
  
  

Skills/Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential
• High level of professionalism with ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Excellent interpersonal and technical support skills
• Organized with attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Desire to gain practical skills and knowledge within the Human Resources discipline
• Desire to grow professionally through interacting with real-life business cases
  
  

Working Conditions

• Operates within a professional office environment
• Routine usage of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to talk or hear; frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
  
  

Ozinga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, veteran status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.