Organizational Development Specialist

Employers-Council; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 146,000; Part time

Job summary

Employers Council, Inc. seeks an Organizational Development Specialist to help member organizations grow exceptional workplaces. You will assess needs, deliver tailored OD solutions, and support initiatives that drive engagement, leadership development, and change management.

The role partners with client leadership to foster growth, adaptability, and high-performance work environments, with opportunities to work remotely and in a general office setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR/OD or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a facilitator and HR/OD practitioner.
• Certifications in personality assessment, mediation, 360 leadership assessment, culture assessment, or DEI are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data to identify OD solutions (leadership development, coaching, training, facilitation).
• Design and deliver leadership and management development programs (in-person/virtual).
• Coach leaders with or without 360-review processes and develop professional plans.
• Use adult learning theories to facilitate development across organizational areas.
• Conduct employee engagement survey debriefs and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Support culture assessment projects with data collection, client debriefs, and recommendations.
• Consult with clients on leadership and culture to implement interventions.
• Develop and present speeches as subject-matter expert for conferences.
• Research and author articles for Employers Council publications.
• Collaborate across departments and with the consulting team.

Skills

Verbal/written comm

Decision making

Analytical thinking

Integrity

Facilitation

Leadership coaching

Adult learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/OD

3+ years facilitation/HR/OD

Certifications: DEI/360 coaching

Job description

• Location 1290 Broadway,Ste 1500,Denver, CO, 80203,United States
• Base Pay $90.00 - $90.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Part Time Intermittent
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

For a business of any size to thrive, its people need to thrive. They need to be part of a healthy, inclusive culture. They need to be the right people in the right jobs. They need skills and training to do their jobs well. A thriving organization also needs someone to navigate the complex waters of employment law, compliance, risk mitigation, compensation and so much more. That’s a lot. And in reality, it takes more than one person to do it.

That’s why Employers Council exists. To collaborate with businesses in solving problems and unlocking unique opportunities for growth. To add the collective experience of our HR and legal professionals so they can find cost-effective solutions and make smart decisions. We’re here to be a partner in building and maintaining a truly exceptional workplace.

Because when you have that, you set the stage for long-term success for everyone.

Employers Council is seeking an Organizational Development Specialist to join our team. We partner with employers to grow exceptional, dynamic workplaces by offering a comprehensive set of services.

The Organizational Development Specialist provides expert services to members and clients, focusing on strategies to enhance organizational effectiveness. This includes assessing needs, delivering tailored solutions, and supporting initiatives that drive engagement, leadership development, and change management. The consultant collaborates with client leadership to foster growth, adaptability, and high-performance work environments.

Become a part of making work better for everyone by helping employers build exceptional workplaces!

Pay Rate: $90.00/Hr.

$30.00/Hr. Admin Rate

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data to identify, apply organizational development solutions includingleadershipdevelopmentandcoaching,training,facilitation,teambuilding, and/or other OD interventions.
• Designanddeliverleadership,managementandinterpersonaldevelopmentprograms utilizing in-person and/or virtual delivery methods and multi-media materials.
• Coach leaders for development with or without the 360-review process, including 360 assessments,reviewandanalysisoffeedback,andcreationofprofessionaldevelopment plans.
• Utilize effective adult learning theory-based techniques to facilitate learning and development for groups in a wide variety of organizational areas such as interpersonal relationships,conflictmanagement,communication,coaching,leadership,andcustomer relations.
• Utilizeconflictresolutionstrategiestofacilitateresolutionofworkplacediscord, disputes, and strife between individuals at all levels within organizations.
• Conduct employee engagement survey debriefs with members and clients, translating survey findings into actionable recommendations and connecting identified needs to Employers Council training, organizational development, coaching, survey, and related service offerings.
• Support organizational culture assessment projects through data collection, analysis, client debriefs, and recommendations that strengthen leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, workplace culture, and organizational performance.
• Consultwithclientsonleadershipandculturetodetermineandaidinimplementing direction and interventions.
• Design,develop,andpresentspeechesasasubjectmatterexpertatconferencesand various other speaking engagements, both in-person and virtually.
• ResearchandauthorarticlesforEmployersCouncil’s publications.
• Collaboratewithpeerscross-departmentallyinsupportoforganizational/departmental goals.
• Collaborate with the consulting team to deliver a range of organizational development services to clients.

Requirements

Qualifications/Education

Listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability required.

• Verbalandwrittencommunication skills
• Decision-makingskillsandtheabilitytousesound judgment.
• Skillsinanalyticalandcritical thinking
• Abilitytodemonstrateintegritythroughworkethics,personalaccountability,professional image, and ethical behavior
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in fields such as human resource management, communication,psychology,industrial-organizationalpsychology,ororganizational development.
• Three years, or more, of experience as a facilitator and HR/OD practitioner. Experienceshouldincludeorganizationaldevelopment,managementandleadership training using experiential methodology and adult learning principles, leadership coaching, mediation and/or other conflict resolution practices and abilities.
• Certification and experience in one or more of the following: personality/trait assessment,mediation,360leadershipassessmentandcoaching,organizationalculture assessment, executive or leadership coaching and/or diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
• Experienceconsultingwithandadvisingmanagersandeadersinnav ar y of industries.
• This role requires effective verbal communication, including regular phone conversations and active participation in both in-person and virtual meetings. To support engagement, collaboration, and meaningful team interaction, employees are expected to participate in a camera-on meeting culture during virtual meetings.

Summary

General office environment with opportunities to work remotely. Occasional lifting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contact [e-mail] .

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.