Organization Development Manager

Kidder Mathews Careers•Seattle, WA

17h•$110,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Organization Development Manager is responsible for assisting the VP of HR and the HR team on day-to-day, people-related operations and for supporting the overall organization on initiatives such as developing a dedicated management curriculum covering employee relations, performance management, leave and accommodation administration, wage-and-hour practices, lawful hiring, workplace investigations, safety responsibilities, crisis management, vendor oversight, and leadership development. The Organization Development Manager partners with departmental leaders and subject-matter experts to create role-specific learning programs for Brokerage, Property Management, Valuation, Property Accounting, Engineering, and our Corporate Departments. These programs would include both technical training and professional skills development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
A minimum of ten years of human resource management experience
A minimum of ten years of training & development experience
SHRBP, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly desired.
Demonstrated strong knowledge of general HR standards and practices
Demonstrated strong knowledge of training & development
Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Knowledge of computer and internet applications, HRIS systems, LMS systems and data management
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders
Strong ability to function in a team environment and solve problems proactively
Highly-motivated and high level of initiative; inspires confidence by working independently in support of department goals and business objectives
Strong willingness and demonstration of professional development and continual learning
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and learning management systems
Professional, clean, and neat appearance
Ability to travel to all offices (Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona and Texas)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
SHRBP, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly desired.

Responsibilities

Partner with the VP of HR and HR team to support day-to-day people operations and organizational development initiatives aligned with business priorities regarding training & development
Develop, implement, and maintain a management training curriculum covering employee relations, performance management, leave and accommodation administration, wage-and-hour practices, lawful hiring, workplace investigations, safety responsibilities, crisis management, vendor oversight, and leadership development
Collaborate with departmental leaders and subject-matter experts to assess learning needs and develop role-specific training for Brokerage, Property Management, Valuation, Property Accounting, Engineering, and Corporate Departments
Design and deliver technical training and professional development programs that strengthen job proficiency, communication, collaboration, conflict resolution, and leadership skills
Establish and administer consistent new-hire orientation and onboarding programs, coordinating benefits, safety, compliance, and department-specific training
Develop and facilitate recurring manager training, workshops, and learning opportunities that reinforce coaching practices, accountability, and effective people management
Create and maintain training materials, facilitator guides, learning paths, job aids, and employee resources that support consistent practices across offices and departments
Administer the learning management system, including course assignments, content maintenance, completion tracking, reporting, and employee support
Coordinate with HR, legal counsel, safety leaders, and other subject-matter experts to ensure training content accurately reflects company policies and applicable requirements
Support the performance review process by developing manager and employee resources, facilitating training, and reinforcing effective feedback, goal-setting, and development practices
Partner with leaders to identify skill gaps and support employee development plans, career progression, and succession planning
Coordinate internal presenters, external training providers, and vendors, including scheduling, deliverables, service quality, and associated costs
Evaluate program effectiveness through participant feedback, learning assessments, completion data, and business outcomes; recommend and implement improvements
Maintain an organization-wide training calendar and communicate learning opportunities, participation expectations, and completion deadlines
Provide coaching and guidance to managers and employees on learning and development needs, referring employee relations, leave, accommodation, and other sensitive matters to the appropriate HR team member
Maintain accurate training records and protect confidential employee and organizational information
Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law and communicates changes in policies, practices, and resources to senior leadership
Travels to KM offices and facilities, as necessary
Performs other duties as assigned.