Organizational Development Specialist

Excel Fitness; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Fitness is seeking an Organizational Development Specialist to design and deliver enterprise-wide learning initiatives that foster growth, engagement, and performance across the organization.

You will partner with leaders and subject matter experts to create content, administer learning systems, and facilitate engaging training experiences across multiple locations and time zones.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of professional experience in training, learning and development, or organization development required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
• Experience in a fitness, hospitality, or retail customer-facing environment preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams).
• Hands-on experience with LMS platforms (UKG Pro Learning preferred).
• Experience using eLearning authoring tools (Articulate 360, Rise, Captivate, Camtasia).
• Familiarity with media production tools (Canva, Premiere Pro).
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain learning content, job aids, and eLearning modules using authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Rise, or other tools).
• Support curriculum design for leadership development, performance management, and functional training programs.
• Ensure all content aligns with Excel Fitness' Core Competencies and brand standards.
• Facilitate engaging learning experiences (virtual and in-person) across leadership, communication, and operational topics.
• Support the coordination and delivery of training events, workshops, and learning campaigns across multiple locations and time zones.
• Administer learning management systems (LMS), ensuring enrollment, tracking, and reporting for compliance and development programs.
• Generate reports and analyze completion, adoption, and engagement metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Media & Production: support media and video production for learning initiatives, including filming, editing, and integrating multimedia into training materials.
• Collaborate with the L&OD Manager to develop engaging digital learning experiences that bring the Excel brand to life.
• Partner with HR, Operations, and other Shared Services leaders to identify training needs and support rollout of organizational initiatives.
• Provide frontline and back-office leaders with resources and tools to support consistent learning experiences across all regions.

Skills

Facilitation skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Instructional design

Project management

Organizational development

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Education / Organization Development or related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

LMS platforms (UKG Pro Learning)

Articulate 360

Rise

Captivate

Camtasia

Canva

Premiere Pro

Job description

Position:Organizational Development Specialist

Reports to:Leadership and Organizational Development(L&OD)Manager

Department:Human Resources

Purpose:The Organizational Development(OD)Specialist supports the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-wide learning and development initiatives that foster growth, engagement, and performance across Excel Fitness. This role partners with leaders and subject matter experts to create learning content, administer learning systems, andfacilitateengaging training experiences that strengthen the Excel Fitness culture and leadership pipeline.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instructional Design & Content Development
  • Design, develop, andmaintainlearning content, job aids, and eLearning modules using authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Rise, orother tools).
  • Support curriculum design for leadership development, performance management, and functional training programs.
  • Ensure all content aligns with Excel Fitness'Core Competencies and brand standards.
• Facilitation & Program Delivery
  • Facilitate engaging learning experiences (virtual and in-person) across a range of leadership, communication, and operational topics.
  • Support the coordination and delivery of training events, workshops, and learning campaigns across multiple locations and time zones.
• Learning Systems & Administration
  • Administer learning management systems (LMS), ensuringaccurateenrollment, tracking, and reporting for compliance and development programs.
  • Generate reports and analyze completion, adoption, and engagement metrics toidentifyopportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Media & Production
    • Support media and video production for learning initiatives, including filming, editing, and integrating multimedia into training materials.
    • Collaborate with the L&OD Manager to develop engaging digital learning experiences that bring the Excel brand to life.Collaboration & Support
  • Partner with HR, Operations, and other Shared Services leaders toidentifytraining needs and support rollout of organizational initiatives.
  • Provide frontline and back-office leaders with resources and tools to support consistent learning experiences across all regions.

  Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalentrequired.
  • At least 1-3 years of professional experience in training, learning and development, or organization developmentrequired.
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources,Education, Organization Development, Communications, or related fieldpreferred. Equivalent related work experience or combination of experience and education may be considered in lieu ofBachelor'sdegree.
  • Experience in a fitness, hospitality, or retail customer-facing environment preferred.
  • Proficiencywith Microsoft 365 Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams).
  • Hands-on experience with LMS platforms (UKG Pro Learning preferred).
  • Experience using eLearning authoring tools (Articulate 360, Rise, Captivate, Camtasia, etc.).
  • Familiarity with media production tools (Canva, Premiere Pro, or similar)a plus.
  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organization and project management skills with attention to detail and deadlines.

  Supervisory Responsibility:This position has no direct supervisoryresponsibilities, butdoes serve as a coach and mentor for other employees at all levels across various departments.

  Work Environment:This joboperatesin a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, faxmachinesand phones.

  Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that aTeam Playermust meetto successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Regularly required to talkandhear.
  • Frequently required tosit;stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; andreach withhands and arms.
  • Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
  • Mustfrequentlylift and move up to10pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to25pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depthperceptionand ability to adjust focus.

  Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:This is a full-time, exempt position. Under the Regulations, Part 541, an exemptTeam Playeris one who is not entitled to the minimum wage or overtimepayprotections of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

  Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. This position may work outside of normal business hours to include evenings and weekends as needed to complete job responsibilities and/or when traveling for business.

  Travel:15%travel is expected for this position.Must be willing to travel based on companyneedtoall locations. Overnight trips may be necessary.

  EEO Statement:Excel Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the policy of equal employmentopportunityin recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other employment practices.

  Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities, duties,or responsibilities that are requiredoftheTeam Playerfor this job. Duties, responsibilities,and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

  Qualifications

  Education

  Preferred

  High School or better.

  Equal Opportunity Employer
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.