Organizational Development Specialist

Delta-Dental; Okemos (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana is seeking an Organizational Development Specialist to advance initiatives using judgment and cross-functional collaboration. You will coordinate workplans, gather data, and prepare summaries while shaping targeted improvements across engagement, training, and change programs.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and five years in relevant fields, with strong communication and analytical skills. Hybrid work arrangement in Okemos, MI is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, business administration, or related field.
• Five years of experience in HR, organizational development, learning and development, or related areas.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with AI-enabled tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advances assigned organizational development initiatives with stakeholder coordination.
• Coordinates workplans, milestones, and documentation for initiatives.
• Evaluates stakeholder needs and recommends solutions in organizational effectiveness.
• Creates communications, presentations, and job aids supporting program objectives.
• Interprets feedback and coordinates curriculum planning and attendee management.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Change management

Survey administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Organizational Development/Business Administration/Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI-enabled productivity tools

Job description

Job Title:Organizational Development SpecialistNumber of Positions:1Location:Okemos, MILocation Specifics:Hybrid PositionJob Summary:At Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana we work to improve oral health through benefit plans, advocacy and community support, and we amplify this mission by investing in initiatives that build healthy, smart, vibrant communities. We are one of the largest dental plan administrators in the country, and are part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, which operates two of the largest dental networks in the nation.At Delta Dental, we celebrate our All In culture. It’s a mindset, feeling and attitude we wrap around all that we do – from taking charge of our careers, to helping colleagues and lending a hand in the community.Position Description:Responsible for independently advancing assigned organizational development initiatives that require applied judgment, stakeholder coordination, and practical recommendations within established program areas.Primary Job Responsibilities:Advances assigned organizational development programs, tools, and resources within established objectives and practices.Coordinates workplans, milestones, documentation, and follow-up activities for assigned initiatives with moderate independence.Evaluates routine to moderately complex stakeholder needs and recommends practical development, engagement, change, or organizational effectiveness solutions.Creates communications, presentations, job aids, and related materials that support assigned program objectives.Conducts employee and industry survey activities by coordinating timelines, gathering data, maintaining records, and preparing routine summaries.Interprets training content, survey results, and program feedback to identify common themes and recommend targeted improvements.Coordinates curriculum planning, attendee management, completion tracking, and development resources with cross-functional partners.Applies organizational development practices to assigned employee engagement, employee experience, and change activities.Maintains program records, reports, tools, and materials to support accurate administration and consistent execution.Perform other related assigned duties as necessary to complete the Primary Job Responsibilities as described above.#LI- HybridMinimum Requirements:Position requires a bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, business administration, communications, or a related field, and five years of experience in human resources, organizational development, learning and development, employee engagement, change management, training, project coordination, or related work. Will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.Position requires proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; working knowledge of organizational development, learning and development, employee engagement, survey administration, change management, or project coordination practices; familiarity with AI-enabled productivity, learning, analytics, or content development tools preferred; strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; analytical skills; ability to evaluate information, identify common themes, and provide practical recommendations; ability to coordinate multiple assignments with competing deadlines; ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders; and ability to resolve moderately complex problems using independent judgment.The company will provide equal employment and advancement opportunity within the context of its unique business environment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, familial status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, height, weight, military status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law or ordinance.