Organizational Development Specialist Jobs

Job Title: Organization Development Specialist Company: Briggs and Stratton Corporatio Location: Milwaukee, WI Description: Position Summary:  Provide support in one or more functional Organization Development areas, with minimal supervision, including but not limited to:  Leadership Development, Business Process Re-engineering, Succession Planning, Career Development Planning and Culture/Change Management.  Initiate, develop and implement process improvement plans.  Develop reports, analyze and interpret data, making recommendations to resolve problems and meet business needs. Job Responsibilities:            1.  Serve as internal consultant and contact/support for all areas of Organizational Development. Coordinate all Leader Education initiatives within leadership development and alumni programs. 2.  Initiate, develop, implement, administer and/or manage continuous improvement plans in one or more areas of Organization Development. 3.  Initiate and develop written communications and presentations to communicate concepts, plans related to one or more organization development initiative for diverse audiences. 4.  Create and distribute surveys and reports, analyze, interpret results and recommend actions within OD, HR and/or to customers. 5.  Collaborate with Division training leaders and HR Community to enhance awareness, ensure execution and communication of all Organizational Development training activities. 6.  Coordinate the administration of the talent review discussions within succession planning. 7.  Support performance management initiatives. 8.  Coordinate efforts utilizing technology to manage and track all OD activities. 9.  Perform other duties as requested or required. COMPETENCIES Job Skills Requirements:  · Knowledge of organization development elements. · Strong organization and time management skills · Customer Service & consulting skills. · Ability to work with and manage external vendors. · Strong communications skills to facilitate work with diverse groups of employees. · Strong written & verbal communications skills. · Strong computer skills. · Ability to work with managers at all levels of the organization. Education Requirements: · Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources / Organization Development or equivalent education/experience. Experience Requirements: · Five years of human resources experience with three years of organizational development or related experience. · Proven track record of managing demands of multiple stakeholders.

Job Title: Learning Consultant: Organization Development Specialist Company: Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Location: Laurel, MD Description: Introduction The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC is seeking a Learning Consultant: Organization Development Specialist. Responsibilities Provide professional level support to design, develop and implement effective learning initiatives and organization development solutions aligned to the mission and strategy of APL. Review current program offerings seeking to determine their levels of impact and recommend changes. Establish relationships with key members of the APL community and foster relationships to enhance the credibility of the learning and development function. Develop, deliver, and evaluate new and existing classroom and self-paced programs and resources. Initial foci will include: leading organization development initiatives, creating executive coaching assessments/assignments; improving the multi-rater Supervisory Feedback Process (SFP); leading a team to develop learning resources for the new Critical Success Factors in the performance management system. Consult with team members, HR Generalists, internal content experts, and external training consultants to develop and deliver effective organization development solutions, as well as training and development resources. Assist in promoting a common set of organization development tools and an effective consulting model. Instruct and facilitate classroom and virtual training sessions. Oversee the administration of contracts, websites, files, and archives related to these duties. Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree in related area (Adult Learning, Organization Development, Psychology, Human Systems and others) or equivalent years of professional work experience. Minimum 8 years of experience in needs assessment, curriculum development, instructional delivery, and program evaluation methodologies; at least 5 years of which should be in designing and facilitating managerial and leadership effectiveness experiences in an organization setting. Ability to translate strategy into specific goals and deliverables. Experience in organization design and systems, research methods, and change management. Demonstrated results to innovate in the area of training and development. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; effective consulting skills; good organizational, administrative, and computer skills. Desired: Master's degree strongly preferred. Experience with the following: working with engineers and scientists in a technical environment; as a Human Resources generalist (demonstrated); and managing multi-rater feedback programs, leadership/management development programs, mentoring programs, instructional technologies (such as off-the-shelf libraries of online learning courses), and website development administration. Familiarity with training metrics, training registration databases, tuition assistance programs, and career development. Benefits APL offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, significant educational assistance, a scholarship tuition program for staff with dependents, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. How to Apply: Go the the JHU/APL Employment Page link below and select "Search and apply". Then, select "Advanced Search". Enter the Reference Code number below into Job Opening ID # box and click the Search button. Select job for Job Basket. Click Apply for Job(s) in Job Basket button and follow the instructions to complete the on-line application process. Job Opening ID Number: 40759 Click Here for our Employment Page Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Equal Employment Opportunity Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as other applicable laws, and values diversity in its workforce.   See all jobs in Laurel MD

Job Title: Training & Organizational Development Specialist Company: ParexLahabra, Inc Location: Anaheim, CA Description: ParexLahabra, a leading manufacturer of construction related products, has an immediate need for an experienced and enthusiastic Training and OD Specialist at our corporate office in Anaheim. In this new and challenging position, you will be responsible for assessing the company’s overall training and OD needs, the effectiveness of our organization, and for developing appropriate organizational solutions. Typical job duties may include: Gathering data to assess trends, training and OD needs across the organization  Coordinating performance management, high potential employees, succession planning, and other related programs Developing training, coaching, and other tools directed towards high potentials and others with management or technical potential within the organization Supporting the implementation of our succession planning process Assisting management in cascading organizational goals and strategies Advising and assisting on implementing process improvement initiatives  Developing best practices that will reward and sustain positive behaviors and outcomes, and will enhance employee engagementDeveloping training/OD programs that will provide positive results Presenting training programs utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and formats such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, presentations, etc.Making recommendations to Sr. management on effectiveness improvement and other OD initiativesStaying apprised of the latest research and tools focused on improving productivity, retention and employee engagementProgressively assuming other HR responsibilities  Our successful candidate will have a BS/BA in Training/OD, Psychology, Human Resources, or related discipline. He/she will also have a minimum of  5 years  related experience, primarily in training and OD at a professional level; will possess excellent organizational, presentation and communication skills, and will be open to progressively undertaking other senior level HR responsibilities. Must be willing to travel to our various manufacturing facilities as needed. No relocation assistance or sponsorship of any type is being provided for this position. For immediate consideration submit your detailed resume in Word format, including salary requirements to: Attn: HR ManagerParexLahabra, Inc.4125 E. La Palma Ave., Suite 250Anaheim, CA 92807 Email: Register to View An EEO Employer

Job Title: Organizational Development Specialist Company: JoAnn Stores, Inc. Location: Hudson, OH Description: Summary:This position is an entry level position responsible for supporting the design, development, implementation and evaluation of the Jo-Ann Manager-In-Training Learning System, Talent Management System and other corporate-wide initiatives. Support the development and delivery of learning solutions to Jo-Ann leaders, teams, work groups and/team members.Scope:All leadership and management levels within the SSC/DC/Field. Some travel may be required.Essential Responsibilities: *Support timely administration of the Manager-In-Training Learning System, Performance Management, Talent Management and other organization initiatives to drive Team Member performance. Coordinate leadership development activities and support the implementation of learning solutions.*Monitor and update project timelines/communication plans, use LMS and other information systems to retrieve data and generate business related reports. Execute communication plans by working with OD team, HR and business partners to create messages, business case proposals, and other documents.*Apply problem solving concepts to analyze and identify people/process issues, trouble shoot LMS issues related to delivery of learning objects, reporting and curriculum design. Assist in the coordination of leadership development programs, conduct needs analysis and evaluate outcomes.*Serve as liaison and key resource for vendor to coordinate 360 feedback tool process, and administration. Support Performance Management transition to SAP. Education Requirements:Minimum: Bachelors degree in Human Resources or other business related fieldExperience Requirements:Minimum: Previous experience performing OD functions in Human ResourcesPreferred: 2 years OD/Training experience plus instructional design experienceOther Skills or Certifications:Minimum -Intermediate to Advance proficiency with MS Office Programs (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) Understand use of various analysis tools and how to create business reports/proposals.Preferred-Knowledge of Learning Management Systems,Project Management Certificate, PHR CertificationDimensions/Competencies:*Attract, Retain, Coach and Develop Talent*Adapt & Learn*Accountability & Results Orientation*Communicate Effectively*Customer Focus*Teamwork & Collaboration http://recruiter.kenexa.com/joann/cc/CCJobDetailAction.ss?command=CCViewDetail&ccid=bupJEdUjsTs%3D&job_REQUISITION_NUMBER=42485&source=monster