Organizational Development Specialist

Overview:

The Organizational Development Specialist supports Barber National Institute by planning and implementing organizational processes that drive compliance, efficiency, employee growth, and a culture of learning.

You will act as a liaison and advisor to leadership on organizational effectiveness, facilitate employee-related initiatives, and help foster a culture of growth and development across BNI.

This is a hybrid position. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance of one of our offices in Erie, PA; Philadelphia, PA; or Pittsburgh, PA.

What You’ll Bring:

• Expertise in organizational development, process improvement, and talent management

• Strong 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 a culture of learning, knowledge sharing, and professional growth

What You’ll Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field

• Minimum of 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

• For Consideration for Senior Specialist

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field (preferred)

• Minimum of four years of experience in organizational development, learning & development, or a related field

• Preferred certifications: Organizational Development Certification and/or SHRM-CP

A Typical Day May Include:

• Leading and supporting organizational development projects to ensure collaboration, measurable outcomes, and continuous improvement

• Conducting organizational assessments to identify opportunities for performance, culture, or structural improvement

• Facilitating cross-departmental meetings, planning workshops, and employee-focused initiatives to advance organizational goals and learning objectives

• Developing and maintaining career lattices, competencies, mentoring programs, and succession planning structures

• Promoting a culture of learning, knowledge sharing, and professional growth

• Leading change management efforts to ensure staff readiness and successful implementation of new initiatives

• Using data to identify gaps, measure progress, and recommend improvements

• Collaborating cross-departmentally to advance BNI’s mission and strengthen internal culture

• Optimizing technology solutions to improve efficiency and reduce costs

• Participating in committees and working groups to positively impact BNI culture.