Organization Development Specialist

ACADIAN CONTRACTORS INC•Abbeville, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Organization Development Specialist position serves as the dedicated organizational development consultant for the assigned company (Acadian Contractors or Broussard Brothers). Supports the design and implementation of career frameworks, change management efforts, employee engagement programs, and organizational assessments specific to the assigned entity. Acts as the OD liaison between the department and the assigned company’s leadership, ensuring OD initiatives are tailored to each organization’s unique workforce, culture, and operational needs. Acadian Contractors, Inc. maintains a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to protected veterans in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising. All employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in I/O Psychology, OD, HR, or related field
3-5 years in OD, talent development, or HR consulting
Experience with organizational assessment tools and change management methodologies
Strong analytical, facilitation, and consulting skills
Knowledge of competency modeling and career development frameworks
Embrace, lead, and demonstrate “Acadian F.I.R.S.T.” – Vision & Mission Statement as fundamental core values.
Demonstrate implementation of proactive safety processes (JSA, Time Out & TEAM BBS Observations) to achieve an incident-free workplace and advance our safety culture.
Adhere to all Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management System policies, procedures, best practices, and client-specific site policies.
Make a personal commitment and be accountable for HSE results, supporting team members through coaching and mentoring to achieve goals.
Accept coaching and demonstrate ownership and improvement of HSE processes based on feedback and ongoing mentorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in construction or industrial environments preferred

Responsibilities

Support the design and rollout of career path frameworks and job family architectures for the assigned company
Conduct organizational assessments: culture surveys, engagement surveys, focus groups, and diagnostic interviews
Assist with change management initiatives, supporting communication plans and stakeholder engagement
Develop IDP templates and guide managers on career conversations within the assigned company
Facilitate team-building workshops, organizational effectiveness sessions, and leadership development activities
Analyze employee engagement and organizational health data; present findings with recommendations
Support succession planning by gathering talent review data, maintaining profiles, and preparing reports
Partner with the assigned company’s HRBP to provide integrated OD and HR support
Research OD best practices and bring innovative approaches to the assigned company
Assist with organizational design projects including role mapping, reporting structure analysis, and span of control reviews
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.