OCLC · 13 hours ago
Senior Organization and Talent Development Consultant
OCLC is a technology company that connects libraries and makes knowledge accessible worldwide. The Senior Organization and Talent Development Consultant serves as a strategic partner to OCLC leaders, advancing enterprise talent and organizational effectiveness priorities through consultative approaches and evidence-based practices.
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Responsibilities
Partner closely with HR leaders and senior leaders to assess organizational and talent needs and deliver applied solutions aligned with business priorities
Build trusted advisory relationships with leaders at all levels, providing guidance on team dynamics, talent strategies, structures, and leadership capability
Lead the design and delivery of organization development initiatives, including organization design, change management, manager and team effectiveness, and cultural alignment
Apply structured change management methodologies to drive adoption, embed desired behaviors, and ensure integration across HR disciplines
Design, implement, and continuously improve enterprise talent processes including performance management, talent calibrations, succession planning, high-potential identification, and leadership development
Partner with HR leadership (including global counterparts) to develop high-potential talent programming
Lead competency and experience frameworks, assessment strategies, and measurement approaches to strengthen talent readiness and internal bench strength
Leverage talent data, assessments, dashboards, and HR systems (e.g., Workday) to generate insights and inform talent and development strategies
Measuring effectiveness of talent initiatives (ROI, readiness, leadership pipeline health) and Linking talent work to business outcomes
Collaborate with HRIS, HR Director, OD Consultant, and HR Business Partners to aggregate, analyze, and translate data into actionable recommendations
Lead enterprise-wide talent and OD initiatives requiring matrix leadership and cross-functional collaboration. Supports global initiatives. Designs solutions scalable across regions
Partner with external consultants and vendors to design and deliver cost-effective solutions as needed
Serves as a subject matter expert and thought partner, influencing enterprise talent strategy and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Instructional Design, or related field; advanced degree preferred
10+ years of progressive HR, OD, or Talent Management experience, including significant experience in organization development, leadership development, talent planning, and change management
Demonstrated experience consulting with functional leaders and executive leaders on enterprise talent initiatives
Deep knowledge of OD methodologies, talent management practices, and change management frameworks
Proven experience designing and delivering leadership and learning programs using adult learning principles
Strong facilitation skills with leadership audiences
Experience using talent assessment tools (e.g., Birkman, DISC, or similar)
Strong project and program management capabilities with a bias toward execution
High level of comfort using data, analytics, and HR technology to help inform decisions where appropriate
Preferred
Advanced degree
Experience integrating emerging HR technologies and AI-enabled tools
Benefits
Best-in-class health coverage
Retirement plans with generous company contributions
Free use of our on-site fitness center, gym sports, group exercise classes, and game room
Onsite catering and cafeteria subsidized by OCLC
Health and wellness events
Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Company-subsidized pricing on local tickets and memberships
Company
OCLC
OCLC, a non-profit cooperative of libraries, uses cloud-based infrastructure to connect libraries to manage and share the world’s knowledge.
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