Director Organizational Development

Stoughton Trailers, LLC•Stoughton, WI

21h

About The Position

The Director of Organizational Development is responsible for leading the enterprise talent and development strategy to strengthen organizational capability, leadership effectiveness, and employee performance. This role designs and executes scalable organizational development, leadership, and training initiatives that align with business strategy and drive measurable outcomes in engagement, retention, and productivity. As a strategic partner to senior leadership, this role provides expertise in talent planning, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and change management. The Director integrates development programs, communication strategies, and HR technology to build a high-performing, growth-oriented organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred (Organizational Development, Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field)
10+ years of progressive experience in organizational development, talent management, training, leadership development, and/or HR strategy
Demonstrated success designing and executing enterprise-wide development strategies and programs
Strong expertise in leadership development, change management, organizational design, and performance improvement
Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders on strategic initiatives
Experience conducting organizational assessments and translating insights into actionable solutions
Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences
Strong project management capabilities with ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives
Experience with learning platforms, HR systems, and multimedia training tools
Strategic thinking and business acumen
Change management and organizational effectiveness
Leadership development and coaching
Data-driven decision making
Collaboration and influence
Continuous improvement mindset

Responsibilities

Own and lead the enterprise talent and organizational development strategy, including philosophy, multi-year roadmap, and supporting initiatives aligned to business goals
Partner with senior leaders to identify organizational capability gaps and design targeted solutions to enhance leadership effectiveness and workforce performance
Lead succession planning and talent review processes; build leadership pipelines and accelerate development of high-potential talent
Design and implement leadership development programs, including coaching, assessments, and structured learning experiences
Integrate behavioral competencies across the employee lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, development, and retention
Develop and manage career development frameworks that support internal mobility and long-term talent growth
Lead the training and organizational development function; establish strategy and deliver programs that enable employees to perform at a high level
Conduct enterprise training and development needs assessments; design solutions that enhance employee performance and organizational effectiveness
Design, implement, and evaluate training programs across all levels of the organization, including leadership, frontline, and technical capabilities
Administer leadership assessments and design programs that reinforce continuous learning and development
Facilitate tailored development programs to address specific team, leadership, or organizational needs
Drive ongoing improvement of training methods, leveraging multimedia platforms and innovative learning approaches
Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives
Lead and support enterprise change initiatives, including communication strategies, coaching, and adoption plans
Apply organizational assessment methodologies to diagnose issues and design targeted interventions to improve performance
Identify organizational risks (e.g., culture, morale, retention, productivity) and develop mitigation strategies
Lead or support cross-functional initiatives aimed at improving workforce performance and customer outcomes
Develop and execute communication strategies that support talent initiatives and reinforce culture and engagement
Ensure consistent, high-impact messaging across the employee lifecycle using a broad mix of channels (digital, in-person, video, etc.)
Partner across HR and the business to drive awareness, understanding, and adoption of talent programs and expectations
Support onboarding and preboarding strategies to create consistent and engaging employee experience
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on performance, organizational, and leadership matters
Provide coaching and guidance on leading change, building high-performing teams, and improving organizational outcomes
Facilitate talent discussions, leadership alignment sessions, and cross-functional collaboration