Organizational Development Spec - Onboarding & Staff Dev Full Time Days

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital seeks an Organizational Development Specialist: Onboarding & Staff Development to design and facilitate onboarding programs and continuing education across the hospital. You will serve as an internal consultant, aligning development plans with retention, leadership growth, and staff engagement, utilizing adult learning principles and diverse delivery methods.

This onsite role collaborates with HR, clinical educators, and department heads to ensure regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Education, or Organizational Management; Master’s preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in adult education or organizational development.
• Healthcare onboarding/employee experience leadership is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs and delivers onboarding and ongoing education.
• Partners with HR, clinical educators, and department heads.
• Measures program effectiveness and ROI.
• Leads culture-building initiatives and leadership development.

Skills

Adult learning theories

Instructional design

Project management

Coaching

Leadership influence

DiSC Profiles

Crucial Conversations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Education, Organizational Management, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Organizational Development Specialist: Onboarding & Staff Development

We are seeking a dedicated professional to lead the design and facilitation of our comprehensive onboarding programs and continuing education initiatives. This role acts as a key internal consultant, ensuring that every staff member is supported through impactful learning opportunities and strategic engagement throughout the entire employee life cycle. By bridging the gap between initial orientation and ongoing professional growth, you will play a vital part in fostering a culture of excellence and long-term retention.

The expectation of this role is to be available for onsite work as needed, typically on a weekly basis

This role serves as a key internal consultant and institutional resource dedicated to enhancing organizational effectiveness, talent management, and the overall employee experience. The primary focus is to design, implement, facilitate, and evaluate comprehensive onboarding, leadership development, and culture-building programs that drive retention and engagement across all levels of the hospital staff.

Reports To

• Manager - ODL

Core Responsibilities

• Program Design & Delivery: Develops, conducts, and revises hospital orientation and onboarding programs to ensure new hires understand organizational values and departmental operations.
• Consultation & Strategy: Acts as an internal consultant on team building, conflict resolution, change management, and workforce development issues.
• Talent & Leadership Development: Collaborates with leadership to align development plans with succession planning, performance management, and career advancement opportunities.
• Educational Excellence: Employs adult learning principles to create and facilitate effective education through various modes, including virtual, live, and computer-based learning systems (LMS).
• Needs Assessment & Analytics: Performs data-driven assessments to identify educational needs and organizational trends, tracking metrics to measure program effectiveness and ROI.
• Collaborative Partnerships: Partners with Human Resources, clinical educators, and department heads to coordinate initiatives that support employees throughout their entire career cycle.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensures educational activities meet regulatory requirements and professional practice standards.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Management, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Work Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in adult education or organizational development.
• Preferred Background: Experience in a healthcare environment with a specific emphasis on onboarding, employee experience, and leadership development.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Expertise: Strong knowledge of adult learning theories and instructional design.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and experience managing Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Strategic Capability: Ability to manage complex projects independently and translate initiatives into measurable outcomes like improved retention and performance.
• Interpersonal Skills: Proven ability to foster empowerment, provide coaching, and lead through influence.
• Certifications: Familiarity with DiSC Profiles and Crucial Conversations is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Requires light lifting, pushing, and pulling (10–20 lbs) occasionally.
• Frequent sitting, walking, standing, and repetitive keyboard/computer use.

Come work where you can make a difference every day.