Organizational Development Specialist

Delta Dental of Michigan; Okemos (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana is seeking an Organizational Development Specialist in Okemos, MI to drive people and change initiatives across the enterprise. You will work in a hybrid format, partnering with HR, operations, and business leaders to design and implement programs that enhance employee engagement, performance, and organizational effectiveness.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of related experience, strong communication and analytical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, business administration, communications, or a related field.
• Five years of experience in HR, organizational development, learning and development, employee engagement, change management, training, or project coordination.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; analytical abilities; and ability to coordinate multiple assignments with competing deadlines.

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 to support 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 employee engagement and change activities.
• Maintains program records, reports, tools, and materials to support accurate administration and consistent execution.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Time management

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/OD/Business Communications or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI-enabled productivity tools

Job description

Job 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.

Job Title

Organizational Development Specialist

Number of Positions

1

Location

Okemos, MI

Location Specifics

Hybrid Position

Job 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.

Hybrid

Minimum 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.