Organizational Development Specialist

Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority•Reno, NV

About The Position

The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) is seeking an experienced Organizational Development Specialist to join its People Operations team. RTAA operates Reno-Tahoe International Airport and has approximately 280 employees. The role supports the organization during a period of significant growth and capital improvement, including development of a new headquarters building and terminals. The Specialist leads the design, development, and implementation of talent, leadership, and organizational development programs to improve employee performance, engagement, and retention. Current work includes building a professional learning program, researching how a Learning Management System can support learning efforts, providing strategic support for onboarding, and developing a leadership development framework. The position partners with organizational leaders to identify development and training needs, and supports succession planning, performance management, workforce planning, career management, and employee engagement. The position also delivers employee classes, supports culture and recognition programs, develops learning and communication materials, evaluates program outcomes, and maintains records and reports. It is designated essential personnel on RTAA’s Emergency Response Team and must respond to airport incidents as requested or required. The position is salaried and exempt from overtime. Entry salary is $94,915–$116,787 per year, with potential merit-based increases up to a range maximum of $138,580; initial placement depends on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in adult education, psychology, public administration, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Five to seven years of experience serving as a strategic partner to management in creating and implementing training and development initiatives.
Experience leading others and managing up and down the organization.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility to hold a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.
Must successfully complete employment history verification before being considered for employment.
Employment offers are contingent on passing a drug-screening test, fingerprint criminal history records check, and security badging test.

Nice To Haves

SPHR/PHR or SHRM certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and implementation of talent, leadership, and organizational development programs to improve employee performance, engagement, and retention.
Participate as part of the HR team in policy development, strategic planning, and resource allocation and coordination; provide reports, recommendations, and advice to support department and RTAA objectives.
Partner with organizational leaders to assess organizational and leadership development, talent and career management, and training needs, and identify priorities and appropriate sequencing.
Develop, design, and implement plans, programs, and solutions to address identified needs and priorities.
Instruct and deliver classes and courses to RTAA employees.
Support organizational culture through employee recognition programs and their administration, employee-run committees such as the Culture Club, and programs such as Leadership Reno-Sparks and Women of Achievement.
Collaborate with organizational leaders and internal and external subject matter experts to align talent and leadership development programs with best practices and organizational needs.
Help develop and implement comprehensive HR programs and systems, including new employee onboarding, job shadowing, and internship programs; assist with related policies and procedures.
Lead RTAA succession-planning initiatives, evaluating options and pathways that prepare internal talent for progressively more responsible roles and future job tasks.
Support performance management, workforce planning, career planning and management, and employee engagement initiatives.
Design, develop, review, evaluate, and support written communications and training materials, visual aids, reference materials, and course curricula.
Meet with managers, supervisors, and staff; conduct needs analyses using individual and group interviews and survey instruments; identify performance and training gaps and other organizational or work-group barriers; evaluate participant feedback and modify programs and instructional materials.
Coordinate registration and enrollment for assigned workshops and programs.
Complete documentation, record keeping, assessment, and reporting duties; prepare reports, process documentation, correspondence, and other written materials.
Respond to airport incidents as requested or required as essential personnel on RTAA’s Emergency Response Team.