Senior Organizational Development Specialist (Direct Hire Temporary)

Salary range is $81k to $170k, with a midpoint of $118k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 13 days of paid time off annually.
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you'll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

This is a direct hire temporary opportunity with an expected position duration of 9 months.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under general supervision, the Senior Organizational Development Specialist will work closely with HR leadership and Agency functional leaders to deliver results in the areas of talent management, organizational design and development, performance management, change management and organizational/team effectiveness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Interacts with leaders throughout the organization to assess Organizational Development needs and develops appropriate solutions for the business.
• Diagnose, develop, and deliver organizational development solutions that accelerate critical capabilities and skills at the organizational level to support the business strategy and drive performance and narrows competency gaps.
• Support initiatives including, but not limited to: team effectiveness, organizational effectiveness, organizational design, performance management, leadership assessments, succession planning, change management, and manager/leadership development.
• Provides guidance and acts as a consultant on change management, organizational development and effectiveness for all levels of the agency.
• Ensure alignment of programs and initiatives developed across the talent spectrum, including employee and team development, organization development and effectiveness, employee engagement, change management and cultural change and talent branding.
• Create and communicate a cohesive talent and organizational development strategy that enables a more proactive advisory approach with the business.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of established, new, and existing HR and talent management programs and processes. Identify and implement appropriate changes and improvements.
• Interacts with leaders throughout the organization to assess impact and needs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of established, new, and existing HR and talent management programs and processes. Identify and implement appropriate changes and improvements.
• Participate in the planning, development and implementation of the overall Talent & Organizational Development strategy.
• Create and manage the procurement and contracting process for additional vendor support in conjunction with OD work. This includes writing the scope of work, collaborating with Procurement and Contracts Division on the request for proposal, serving on the evaluation panel, and being the project manager for the executed contract(s).
• Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
• Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit's Equity & Inclusion Policy.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practice
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Bachelors' Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or closely related field, and Five years of experience in HR/Organizational Development; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's Degree preferred.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and achievement in organizational design, change management methods and processes, performance management, organizational analysis, and related initiatives.
• Organizational Development and design theories, philosophies and methodologies; knowledge of Talent Management strategies and theories.
• Ability to deliver solutions within dynamic environments undergoing change.
• Ability to engage, diagnose, analyze findings, generate options and build commitment to solutions with demonstrated knowledge of best practices in the industry.
• Analytical and decision-making skills, group facilitation skills, innovative problem solving skills, consulting and influencing skills.
• Extremely strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills, ability to manage relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and within a collaborative team oriented environment using sound judgment in decision-making; systems thinking skills.
• Ability to be agile in thought and approach.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a hybrid office environment.
• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.