Hybrid Sr. Organizational Development Analyst bei City of Durham, NC

About the Department

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 Hiring Range: $71,304 - $85,562
 Work Days/Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

The City of Durham's Human Resources Department is an accomplished, diverse, energetic team embracing and inspiring the joy of public service. We aggressively challenge assumptions of what is possible, moving towards a future that is more just, productive and rewarding for all employees. Join us if you're ready to share your talents, learn new skills and build relationships in service to the City of Durham!

Reporting to the Learning and Organizational Development Manager, the Senior Organization Development Manager provides strategic guidance and leadership in identifying needs and driving organizational change and improvement. The person selected for this position will conduct assessments, implement programs, and provide training to enhance organizational effectiveness and employee skills and performance.

Position Duties

Strategic Planning and Analysis:

Develop and implement organizational development strategies aligned with business objectives and organizational needs. 

Needs Assessment and Program Design:

Identify organizational needs and design and deliver interventions such as training programs, workshops, and team-building activities. 

Change Management:

Partner closely with Departmental leaders to plan and implement enterprise-wide change and organizational transformation strategies that support the City’s Vision, Mission, Core Values, and Strategic priorities. 

Leadership Development:

Identify needs, create and implement development plans and coach and mentor leaders at all levels to enhance their effectiveness. 

Team Development:

Facilitate team building interventions and activities that build trust, improve communications, and foster greater team cohesion.  

Relationship Management:

Collaborate with various stakeholders, including senior leaders, supervisors and employees, to ensure alignment and buy-in for organizational development and change initiatives.

Organizational Assessments:

Identify areas for improvement in organizational structure, culture, and performance.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement and measure the impact of OD interventions.   

Promote Continuous Improvement:

Foster a culture of continuous learning and adaptation to change. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, or a related field. 
• Five years of professional organizational development experience with a proven track record of leading successful change initiatives. 

• Strong Research, Data Management and Analytical Skills: A deep understanding of HR data and the ability to identify trends and distill complex information into actionable insights.

• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and build strong relationships. 
• Project Management: Skilled at project management and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strategic Thinking and Problem-Solving: Ability to develop and implement strategic solutions to complex organizational challenges. 
• Change Management Expertise: Deep understanding of change management principles and practices. 
• Leadership and Coaching Skills: Ability to lead and motivate others, and to provide effective coaching and mentoring. 

Other Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration, organizational development, strategic leadership, industrial/organizational psychology.   
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and Adobe Pro.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Society for Human Resource Management-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Society for Human Resource Management-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification.
• Change and or Project Management certifications a plus (PMP or Prosci).