Organizational Design Director

Ascension

1d • Remote

About The Position

Your future role at a glance
Location: Remote with up to 25% travel
Department: Organizational Design & HR Integration
Schedule: Day shift | Full-time
Salary: $142,936.00 - $201,792.00 (per year)
Eligible for an annual bonus incentive
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Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role
Design & Implementation: Lead the design of structures, governance, and role clarity across all business units.
Strategy Translation: Develop solutions that improve performance, accountability, and collaboration.
Strategic Advisory: Advise senior executives on design decisions regarding growth, transformation, and M&A.
Executive Facilitation: Manage discussions on trade-offs, span of control, and workforce composition.
Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with Talent, Finance, and Change Management for integrated solutions.
Transformation Support: Align organizational design with large-scale change and adoption strategies.
Capability Building: Establish design frameworks and build HR capability through coaching and education.
Data-Driven Decisions: Use analytics and benchmarking to inform designs and measure effectiveness.

What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
• Required Credential(s):
None Required.
Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience
required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's
degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years
being in leadership/management.

What additional preferences we're seeking
Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred or advanced degree in Organizational Development, Business, Human Resources, or related field.
5+ years of progressive experience in organizational design, organization effectiveness, or related roles, with experience at the leadership level and managing a team.

Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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Requirements

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred or advanced degree in Organizational Development, Business, Human Resources, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in organizational design, organization effectiveness, or related roles, with experience at the leadership level and managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of structures, governance, and role clarity across all business units.
• Develop solutions that improve performance, accountability, and collaboration.
• Advise senior executives on design decisions regarding growth, transformation, and M&A.
• Manage discussions on trade-offs, span of control, and workforce composition.
• Collaborate with Talent, Finance, and Change Management for integrated solutions.
• Align organizational design with large-scale change and adoption strategies.
• Establish design frameworks and build HR capability through coaching and education.
• Use analytics and benchmarking to inform designs and measure effectiveness.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director