The OD Executive is responsible for driving the Organizational Development strategy across all specialist portfolios in alignment with the People Strategy. The OD Executive drives organizational effectiveness improvement through the application of specialist people practices, with a specific focus on culture and leadership. The portfolio could include managing performance management, organizational design, employee wellbeing and value proposition, and other specialist portfolios.
Contents
Role family & work experience
Key responsibilities
Job description template
Detailed responsibilities & tasks
KPIs for this role
Role family & work experience
- HR Role family: Strategist
- Work experience: 12+ years
Key responsibilities
- Responsible for leading the organizational development and effectiveness strategy.
- Responsible for the design and development of relevant organizational development initiatives at executive level.
- Lead and manage the talent management program, including talent acquisition, retention, and succession planning.
- Design and implement change management strategies to support organizational change initiatives.
Job description template: OD Executive
The Organizational Development Executive is responsible for leading and implementing initiatives that support the development and growth of our organization.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement organizational development strategies that support the growth and development of the organization.
- Lead and manage the talent management program, including talent acquisition, retention, and succession planning.
- Collaborate with department leaders to identify training and development needs and design and implement programs to meet those needs.
- Lead and manage the employee engagement program, including employee surveys, action planning, and follow-up.
- Collaborate with HR team members to develop and implement policies and procedures that support the organization’s culture and values.
- Design and implement change management strategies to support organizational change initiatives.
- Develop and manage the HR budget for organizational development activities.
- Stay up-to-date on trends and best practices in organizational development and talent management.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in organizational development, talent management, or related field.
- Experience in leading and managing complex projects.
- Experience in designing and implementing talent management and employee engagement programs.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Detailed responsibilities & tasks
- Develop and implement organizational development strategies that support the growth and development of the organization.
- Lead and manage the talent management program, including talent acquisition, retention, and succession planning.
- Collaborate with department leaders to identify training and development needs and design and implement programs to meet those needs.
- Lead and manage the employee engagement program, including employee surveys, action planning, and follow-up.
- Collaborate with HR team members to develop and implement policies and procedures that support the organization’s culture and values.
- Design and implement change management strategies to support organizational change initiatives.
- Develop and manage the HR budget for organizational development activities.
- Stay up-to-date on trends and best practices in organizational development and talent management.
Detailed skills description
- Analytical skills: The ability to analyze and interpret data to identify patterns, trends and gaps, and make informed decisions based on the analysis.
- Communication skills: Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders across all levels of the organization, as well as to facilitate training and coaching sessions.
- Change management: Ability to design and execute change management strategies and interventions to support organizational change.
- Project management: Strong project management skills to oversee multiple projects and initiatives, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
- Business acumen: A good understanding of the organization’s overall business objectives, industry trends and market conditions, to provide effective OD strategies.
- Relationship building: Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, including senior management, employees, and external partners.
- Coaching and mentoring: Ability to provide coaching and mentoring to managers and employees, to improve their skills and capabilities, and achieve better organizational outcomes.
- Leadership skills: Strong leadership skills to motivate and inspire others, and to lead a team of OD professionals.
- Data analysis: Ability to use data analytics to identify trends, patterns and gaps in organizational performance and develop appropriate OD interventions.
- Creativity and innovation: Ability to develop creative and innovative solutions to complex organizational challenges, and to continuously improve and enhance the effectiveness of the organization.
KPIs for this role
- Organizational effectiveness: Assessing the performance of the organization as a whole, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Succession planning: Developing and implementing a comprehensive succession plan to ensure the continuity of business operations.
- Talent management: Managing the talent pipeline by identifying, developing, and retaining top talent within the organization.
- Change management: Leading the implementation of changes to business processes, systems, and culture, while ensuring minimal disruption to operations and maintaining employee engagement.
- Learning and development: Designing and delivering learning and development programs to support employee growth and development.
Follow us on social media to stay up to date with the latest HR news and trends
