Organizational Development Specialist
About The Position
The Organizational Development Specialist supports Barber National Institute by planning and implementing organizational processes that promote compliance, efficiency, employee growth, and a culture of learning. The role serves as a liaison and advisor to leadership on organizational effectiveness, facilitates employee-related initiatives, and fosters growth and development across BNI. This is a hybrid position. Candidates must live within commuting distance of an office in Erie, Philadelphia, or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Candidates considered for Senior Specialist should meet the additional education and experience qualifications described in the posting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field.
- At least two years of experience in organizational development or a related field.
- Experience developing and maintaining career lattices, competencies, mentoring programs, coaching, and succession-planning initiatives.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Expertise in organizational development, process improvement, and talent management.
- Ability to facilitate meetings, workshops, focus groups, and cross-departmental planning sessions.
- Knowledge of project management and organizational change management.
- Experience leading projects and collaborating across teams to deliver measurable results.
- Proficiency in using data to identify gaps, track progress, and drive continuous improvement.
- Commitment to fostering learning, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.
Nice To Haves
- For consideration as Senior Specialist: Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field (preferred).
- For consideration as Senior Specialist: At least four years of experience in organizational development, learning and development, or a related field.
- Preferred certifications: Organizational Development Certification and/or SHRM-CP.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support organizational development projects to promote collaboration, measurable outcomes, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct organizational assessments to identify opportunities to improve performance, culture, or structure.
- Facilitate cross-departmental meetings, planning workshops, and employee-focused initiatives that advance organizational goals and learning objectives.
- Develop and maintain career lattices, competencies, mentoring programs, and succession-planning structures.
- Promote a culture of learning, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.
- Lead change-management efforts to prepare staff and support successful implementation of new initiatives.
- Use data to identify gaps, measure progress, and recommend improvements.
- Collaborate across departments to advance BNI’s mission and strengthen its internal culture.
- Optimize technology solutions to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Participate in committees and working groups to positively impact BNI culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
