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Sound Transit · 12 hours ago

Senior Organizational Development Specialist (Direct Hire Temporary)

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$81K/yr - $170K/yr

5+ years exp

Sound Transit is seeking a Senior Organizational Development Specialist to work closely with HR leadership and Agency functional leaders. The role focuses on delivering results in talent management, organizational design, and performance management to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Public TransportationRailroadTransportation

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Organizational DevelopmentChange ManagementPerformance ManagementOrganizational DesignTalent ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProject ManagementProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelors' Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or closely related field

Five years of experience in HR/Organizational Development

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

Preferred

Master's Degree

Benefits

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.