Senior Talent Development & Organization Effectiveness Specialist

OU Medical Center; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

OU Health seeks a Senior Talent Development & Organization Effectiveness Specialist to lead enterprise talent management initiatives, elevate leadership capability, and reinforce our culture. You will drive strategy, design programs, and collaborate with executives across the organization to align people initiatives with business priorities.

The role demands advanced expertise in program design, facilitation, LMS, analytics, and change management, with a strong focus on learning impact, employee

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• At least 5 years of experience in Human Resources with a focus on Talent and Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, LMS, Performance Management, and/or leader coaching.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification by time of hire or within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a strategic advisor to leaders on talent development, culture, and organizational effectiveness practices.
• Leads enterprise‑wide talent development initiatives from concept through execution with multiple departments and stakeholders.
• Designs and facilitates advanced leadership development programs and enterprise training experiences.
• Develops and delivers learning experiences for executive, leadership, and multi‑level audiences; serves as a primary facilitator for enterprise programs.
• Uses advanced HR analytics to diagnose needs and trends, and recommends strategic solutions.

Skills

Talent development

Leadership coaching

Employee engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Job description

Position Title:

Senior Talent Development & Organization Effectiveness Specialist

Department:

Human Resources

Job Description:

The Senior TDOE Specialist serves as a strategic leader within the Talent Development & Organization Effectiveness function, driving OU Health's Talent Management strategy through high‑impact initiatives that strengthen leadership capability, elevate the team member experience, and reinforce organizational culture. This role requires advanced expertise in talent development, program design, facilitation, and project leadership, alongside strong relationship‑building, critical‑thinking, and communication skills. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Senior TDOE Specialist leads enterprise‑wide efforts, provides thought leadership, and influences stakeholders across all levels to advance organizational priorities.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position.

Relationship Management:

• Serves as a strategic advisor to leaders, providing expert guidance on talent development, culture, and organizational effectiveness practices.
• Builds and sustains high-impact, trust‑based partnerships with senior leaders, SME groups, and cross‑functional stakeholders to influence decision‑making and drive strategic initiatives.
• Leads vendor strategy and oversees external partnerships to ensure alignment, quality, and effective delivery of enterprise learning solutions.
• Models organizational leadership standards through integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Project and Priority Coordination:

• Leads complex, enterprise‑wide talent development initiatives from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and priorities.
• Manages high‑visibility projects involving multiple departments, diverse stakeholder groups, and competing priorities.
• Develops project plans, success measures, and change‑management strategies, ensuring exceptional quality and timely execution.
• Anticipates risks, evaluates root causes, and develops innovative solutions to organizational and operational challenges.
• Oversees planning and execution of strategic meetings, leadership events, and multi‑department work sessions, ensuring seamless coordination.
• Demonstrates advanced expertise in Microsoft Office Suite to create compelling presentations, tools, and analyses for senior audiences.

Instructor‑Led Training or Facilitation Skills:

• Designs and facilitates advanced leadership development programs, enterprise training experiences, and high‑impact learning interventions.
• Provides expert‑level facilitation and serves as a model for instructional excellence, coaching others on facilitation techniques and standards.
• Leads curriculum design, LMS course architecture, and evaluation strategy for organizational learning programs.
• Conducts in‑depth analysis of learner assessment data and program outcomes to drive continuous improvement and strategic enhancements.
• Ensures learning experiences reflect best practices in adult learning theory, promote knowledge transfer, and support organizational effectiveness.

Resource Development to Facilitate Team Member Success:

• Leads the creation of comprehensive development toolkits, communication strategies, and learning resources that support large‑scale initiative deployment.
• Advises leaders and cross‑functional partners on talent development practices, workforce trends, and organizational culture strategies.
• Develops and delivers learning experiences for executive, leadership, and multi‑level audiences; serves as a primary facilitator for enterprise programs.
• Uses advanced HR analytics to diagnose organizational needs, identify talent and performance trends, and recommend strategic solutions.
• Partners with IT, HR Business Partners, Operations, Clinical Education, and other groups to design solutions that scale and align with organizational priorities.
• Leads special projects and enterprise modernization efforts that enhance OU Health's culture, engagement, onboarding, and performance practices.
• Develops and executes comprehensive communication and change‑readiness strategies to support the visibility and adoption of TDOE initiatives.

General Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required.
• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in Human Resources with a strong focus on Talent and Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Learning Management technology, Performance Management, and/or leader coaching required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification at the time of hire or attainment within 12 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Advanced a