Senior Talent Development & Organization Effectiveness Specialist

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The Senior TDOE Specialist serves as a strategic leader within the Talent Development & Organizational Effectiveness function, driving OU Health’s Talent Management strategy through initiatives that strengthen leadership capability, elevate the team member experience, and reinforce organizational culture. The role requires advanced expertise in talent development, program design, facilitation, and project leadership, as well as strong relationship-building, critical-thinking, and communication skills. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the specialist leads enterprise-wide efforts, provides thought leadership, and influences stakeholders across all levels to advance organizational priorities. This is a safety-sensitive position under 63 O.S. 427.8 and is subject to a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard in compliance with Oklahoma law.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
At least 5 years of Human Resources experience, with a strong focus on Talent and Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Learning Management technology, Performance Management, and/or leader coaching.
SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification at the time of hire or attainment within 12 months of hire.
Ability to lead multiple enterprise-wide initiatives, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-impact work under tight deadlines.
Expertise in organizational listening and diagnostic strategies, including interpreting data, synthesizing insights, and advising leaders on enterprise-level action planning and improvement.
Exceptional relationship-building skills and the ability to influence, coach, and advise senior leaders, cross-functional partners, and diverse stakeholder groups.
Ability to assess learning needs, select instructional methodologies, and design development solutions aligned with organizational strategies.
Strategic decision-making skills, including evaluating complex challenges, recommending system-level solutions, and aligning actions with long-term organizational goals.
Expert facilitation and presentation skills for high-stakes sessions with senior leaders and large, multi-level audiences.
Project and program management leadership, including experience overseeing cross-functional teams and driving initiatives from concept through execution.
Strong follow-through and execution discipline across multiple projects and priorities.
Advanced critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, including diagnosing root causes and developing scalable solutions.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to distill complex information into persuasive messages for executive audiences.
High integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to modeling leadership behaviors that positively influence culture and team member experience.
Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic advisor to leaders on talent development, culture, and organizational effectiveness practices.
Build and sustain partnerships with senior leaders, subject-matter expert groups, and cross-functional stakeholders to influence decisions and drive strategic initiatives.
Lead vendor strategy and oversee external partnerships for enterprise learning solutions.
Model organizational leadership standards through integrity, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Lead complex, enterprise-wide talent development initiatives from concept through execution, aligned with organizational strategy and priorities.
Manage high-visibility projects involving multiple departments, stakeholder groups, and competing priorities.
Develop project plans, success measures, and change-management strategies, and ensure quality and timely execution.
Anticipate risks, evaluate root causes, and develop solutions to organizational and operational challenges.
Oversee planning and execution of strategic meetings, leadership events, and multi-department work sessions.
Use Microsoft Office Suite to create presentations, tools, and analyses for senior audiences.
Design and facilitate leadership development programs, enterprise training experiences, and learning interventions.
Model instructional excellence and coach others on facilitation techniques and standards.
Lead curriculum design, LMS course architecture, and evaluation strategy for organizational learning programs.
Analyze learner assessment data and program outcomes to support continuous improvement and strategic enhancements.
Ensure learning experiences reflect adult learning best practices, promote knowledge transfer, and support organizational effectiveness.
Lead development of toolkits, communication strategies, and learning resources for large-scale initiatives.
Advise leaders and cross-functional partners on talent development, workforce trends, and organizational culture strategies.
Develop and deliver learning experiences for executive, leadership, and multi-level audiences, serving as a primary facilitator for enterprise programs.
Use HR analytics to diagnose organizational needs, identify talent and performance trends, and recommend strategic solutions.
Partner with IT, HR Business Partners, Operations, Clinical Education, and other groups to design scalable solutions aligned with organizational priorities.
Lead special projects and enterprise modernization efforts related to culture, engagement, onboarding, and performance practices.
Develop and execute communication and change-readiness strategies to support visibility and adoption of TDOE initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.