Organizational Development Consultant

Lockton; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockton is seeking a seasoned professional for a critical role in Organizational Development to help enhance its global capabilities. The successful candidate will partner with business leaders to optimize human capital strategies and lead global initiatives focused on performance management and employee engagement.

This role demands at least 15 years of experience in OD, preferably within large, financial, or professional services firms. Strong communication and consulting skills are essential for fostering effective collaborations within the organization.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in organizational development, design, and evaluation.
• Proven success in internal consulting roles with strong delivery skills.
• Experience in large global organizations, preferably in financial or insurance sectors.

Responsibilities

• Consult with leaders to optimize human capital throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Lead global organizational development initiatives, including performance management and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with HR to implement and evaluate development programs.

Skills

Organizational Development experience

Consulting skills

Leadership capabilities

Communication skills

Results-driven mindset

Job description

Overview

Lockton is the world’s largest privately held, family‑owned insurance broker, enjoying successive years of double‑digit growth and a culture focused on engagement, development, and high‑performance human capital.

The organization is expanding its People Function into a global Organizational Development (OD) capability, broadening the traditional L&D focus to connect Talent, Leadership, and Culture worldwide.

This role sits at the heart of that expansion, acting as a strategic business partner to diagnose, design, deliver, and evaluate OD initiatives that drive measurable impact and business results.

Responsibilities

• Consult with business leaders to identify opportunities to optimize human capital at all stages of the employee lifecycle.
• Lead the strategic thinking and tactical delivery of global OD initiatives such as performance management, employee engagement, change leadership, talent strategy, career management, leadership capability, and learning & development.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, the Talent Development Network, and the Global OD team to design, implement, and evaluate programmatic solutions that grow and develop Lockton associates.
• Serve as an in‑house consultant on organizational development topics, providing thought leadership and supporting the evolution of culture as the business scales.
• Build strong business partnerships across all levels and manage conversations with a strategic, commercial, and solution‑oriented focus.
• Model proactive leadership for the Global OD team and the broader organization, inspiring collaborative work while fostering individual development.

Qualifications

• Strong OD experience of 15+ years in design, delivery, and evaluation, with demonstrable impact and value.
• Track record of success in an internal consulting role, client‑focused, clear communicator with strong delivery skills.
• Experience in a large, global, matrixed commercial organization; preference for financial, professional services, or insurance sector.
• Autonomous, results‑driven operator who can work effectively at pace and deliver tangible outcomes.
• Leadership maturity, self‑awareness, and ability to serve as a role model and team player.