Michigan State University Federal Credit Union Hiring for Senior Organizational Development Specialist at East Lansing, MI  Full Time

The Senior Organizational Development Specialist is a key resource for employees and people leaders to enable the development of a high performing workforce and assist in the development and implementation of organizational development and change interventions to improve organizational efficiency and outcomes. This includes the alignment of strategy, structure, people, rewards, and management processes to improve efficiency and productivity in the workplace. In addition, this role will help drive improvements in the quality of organizational design and capability optimization to the business. This role will work collaboratively with Learning and Development, Human Resources, and business leaders to create a culture of learning, cascade our preferred employer strategy, and support all employees in realizing their full potential. The incumbent will understand supporting talent management systems and processes, including analyzing the effectiveness of such processes and recommending enhancements for continuous improvement. This role will provide subject matter expertise and lead the creation of standardized tools and methodologies for program and project management to ensure successful completion of projects to minimize disruption and maximize effectiveness.

Work Arrangement – This position is able to work remotely (Must reside within state of Michigan), hybrid (1-2 days/week), or onsite at our Michigan Office – East Lansing.

An offer of employment with MSU Federal Credit Union and affiliates is contingent upon the agreed work arrangement (onsite/hybrid/remote) and work location. MSU Federal Credit Union may or may not be able to accommodate temporary or permanent changes to work arrangements or allow employment outside the city and/or state of residency in which the new hire resides at the time of offered employment.

Compensation & Benefits –

• Salary Range: $65,000-105,000+ dependent on experience
• 100% Company-Paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Premiums
• Up to 26 days of PTO within your first year, as well as Volunteer Time Off & 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with an immediate 2:1 Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Up to 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Partners with HR Business Partners to assess, design, and implement organizational effectiveness (OE) strategies and tools to ensure strong, business focused programs that support employees and enhance business outcomes
• Develops solutions, tools, and training necessary to deliver best-practice leadership development, team-building initiatives, performance appraisal processes, and other organizational development initiatives
• Provides guidance, advice, and assistance on people and business issues, initiatives, process improvements, and training and development opportunities
• Partner with Human Resources teams and business leaders to implement talent management strategies. This may include on-boarding, development planning, career pathing, and succession planning.
• Collaborate with Learning and Development, Talent Acquisition, HR, and business units to ensure that all new-hires receive training materials and have the appropriate comprehensive on-boarding plan in place upon their arrival
• Works closely with Learning and Development team in curriculum creation and implementation to ensure content is aligned with talent and business needs
• Map out and assign development plans and learning paths
• Design and maintain capability mapping, and competency modeling templates
• Leads the development and implementation of Credit Union wide talent review and succession planning process to develop a leadership talent pipeline. Monitor succession planning activities to ensure alignment with organization talent needs.
• Collaborate with business leaders and HR senior leadership team to design and develop programs that support the organization’s strategic goals
• Conducts individual, team, and organizational assessments. Analyzes assessment results and recommendations for feedback, development, and performance coaching.
• Works with HR Business Partners to develop, design, and implement targeted organizational development interventions at a team level to improve individual, team, and organizational performance
• Procures necessary tools/resources to support overall service requirements. Diagnoses potential organizational problem areas using talent analytics data and other sources of data input. Makes recommendations on solutions and interventions based on analysis.
• Leads the measurement, analysis, and delivery of effective strategies to improve team member development
• Use business metrics, talent metrics, and learning data to track, trend, and manage impact of development efforts
• Carefully monitors, analyzes, and reports talent development data and statistics with a focus on improving employee abilities and strengthening the skill set of existing workforce and future workforce
• Develops and monitors project plans. Prepares reports on project plans, milestones, metrics, and budgets to track progress and effectiveness of all programs
• Manage project plans, program management, implementation, and evaluation of all org capability development programs
• Coordinate and present quarterly talent dashboard
• Design organizational capability assessment (survey) tool to be used in org-wide or functional level capability assessments
• Analyze capability assessment results and provide project leadership teams with key trends, themes, and results from surveys
• Responsible for updating, maintaining, and creating content for CU Info for Managers, a resource hub for leaders
• Leads employee engagement survey(s) and engages in action planning based on results
• Analyzes and responds to employee feedback through various channels with meaningful solutions and thoughtful communication
• Partner with compensation and benefits team to ensure rewards designs are aligned with engagement and performance practices
• Assist with design and maintenance of organizational structure creation processes
• Partner with Human Resources and Internal Communications Manager to assist with developing and implementing communication strategy to support the launch and create awareness of initiatives

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of a Bachelors’ Degree required; Degree in organizational/business communications, organizational development, leadership development, human resources, behavioral sciences, or related field; a Master’s degree is preferred
• Three (3) years of related experience is required; Five (5) or more years of related experience is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered
• Training, HR, and assessment certifications are beneficial
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills required
• Demonstrated innovation and creativity in the development of communications, presentations, and systems to support culture and leadership development
• Skilled in organizational assessment and organizational communications, including basic statistical analyses
• Skilled in managing multiple development projects and programs simultaneously with excellent time management
• Flexible team player, skilled in building relationships within the HR team and various departments
• Ability to assess and diagnose problems or identify needs to implement and evaluate solutions
• Experience in successfully leading change management initiatives across the organization
• Credible advisor and strategist with a big-picture approach
• Strong project management skills to deliver on desired outcomes
• Excel skills with ability to manipulate data and analyze information
• Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent computer skills and ability to utilize an HRIS system and other applicable systems
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate the highest level of ethical behavior and maintain highly confidential information
• Remain flexible in order to adapt to changes in work environment
• Demonstrate resourcefulness and initiative
• Solid interpersonal skills which allow for the appropriate methods of dealing with human behavior in a variety of business circumstances
• General knowledge of employment laws and practices
• Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior
• Ability to communicate controversial topics or complex ideas in a clear, concise and logical sequence at a level appropriate to the audience

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• May be required to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time
• Ability to operate standard office technology, equipment and tools, which may include many hours of computer and phone usage.
• Occasionally needs to move about inside of office area
• Exposure to potentially hazardous condition, i.e. robbery. Receives detailed instructions and procedures to be followed to minimize the exposure
• This position is able to work in hybrid or onsite working arrangements