Organizational Development Manager

Korn Ferry; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking an Organizational Development Manager in Chicago. This role involves developing leadership and talent programs, collaborating with stakeholders to identify skill gaps and align programs with business goals. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in training, facilitation, and management. The position requires a degree in Human Resources or a related field and certifications are preferred. A hybrid work schedule is expected, requiring onsite presence 3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required with preference for HR-related fields.
• 5+ years in training and facilitation along with management experience.
• Familiarity with manufacturing industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute organizational development strategies.
• Deliver learning through various formats including eLearning and webinars.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve employee onboarding programs.

Skills

Collaboration

Leadership development

Training facilitation

Organizational design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education or Business

CPLP, SPHR and/or SHRM-SCP certification(s)

Job description

This range is provided by Korn Ferry. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/yr

Title: Organizational Development Manager

Location: Chicago, IL

Relocation: Yes

Reports to: VP, Human Resources

Role Overview:

Korn Ferry is partnering with a global manufacturing company on their search for an Organizational Development Manager. Working collaboratively with key stakeholders and subject matter experts, the Organizational Development Manager assesses, designs, develops, and delivers leadership development, succession planning, and talent development programs. Responsibilities include identifying skill gaps, defining learning needs, scoping and scheduling training initiatives, managing timelines and deliverables, and tracking the effectiveness of learning solutions. Additionally, the OD Manager partners with leaders to evaluate organizational and team development needs, ensuring that programs align with business goals and drive measurable performance improvement.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Designs, leads, and executes organizational development strategies and programs aligned with this company’s business goals.
• Delivers learning through hybrid, virtual, and blended formats including eLearning, live webinars, and self-directed digital resources.
• Partners cross-functionally to enhance and manage comprehensive employee and leadership onboarding programs and processes.
• Supports organizational design initiatives, ensuring appropriate structures, resources, and interventions are in place across all levels of the organization.
• Provides organizational development consulting to managers, helping align departmental performance initiatives with broader business objectives.
• Contributes to succession planning efforts through the creation and delivery of high-potential talent development programs.
• Leads organizational development and employee engagement projects, ensuring timely execution and measurable outcomes.
• Manages the talent development infrastructure, encompassing annual talent reviews, coaching programs, and multi-rater assessments.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education or Business.
• CPLP, SPHR and/or SHRM-SCP certification(s) preferred.
• Experience working in the manufacturing or extremely similar industry.
• 5+ years of training and facilitation experience.
• 5+ years management experience.
• Experience administrating assessments and interpreting results.
• Must be willing to work onsite at Chicago office 3 days per week.
• Ability to travel 40%.

SE: 510760694

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources and Training

Industries

• Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing