Job Description
About the position
Under limited supervision with a high degree of autonomy, provides intermediate
to advanced level expertise and leadership in designing, implementing, and
evaluating organizational development programs that enhance organizational
effectiveness, leadership capability, employee engagement, and cultural
transformation. Partners with business units and organizational leaders to
identify development needs, support change management initiatives, and deliver
solutions aligned with strategic goals. Serves as a subject matter expert in
organizational development, consulting on and creating tools and frameworks for
performance development, individual development planning, and cultural
initiatives, while ensuring compliance with established policies and best
practices. Leverages people analytics to develop data-driven strategies that
improve culture, engagement, and the overall employee experience across the
employee lifecycle. Leads and manages projects with sound judgment, resolving
routine challenges independently and providing guidance on more complex or
enterprise-wide initiatives. Evaluates emerging trends and future needs in
organizational development, translating insights into programs that position
Grant PUD to attract, develop, and retain top talent.
- Responsibilities
- Lead organizational development initiatives focused on leadership development, performance development, cultural transformation, and employeeengagement. Partner with leaders to identify organizational needs andimplement solutions.
- Oversee the development and delivery of Grant PUD’s leadership development content and curriculum, ensuring it delivers essential human resourcescompliance information alongside core leadership development principles.
- Develop tools to measure program impacts and leverage data to accomplish outcomes.
- Advise leaders on matters involving leadership development, workplace culture and organizational effectiveness.
- Design and facilitate interventions that improve engagement, retention, and performance outcomes.
- Analyze organizational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; recommend & implement actions.
- Develop clear roadmaps, milestones, and success measures for OD programs.
- Ensure organizational practices meet confidentiality, compliance, and ethical standards.
- Design and facilitate workshops, develop tools for performance and individual (or team) development planning, and assists with organizational surveys andanalysis.
- Prepare and present reports on program effectiveness, and collaborate with HR and leadership teams to implement development strategies that are alignedwith human resources and organizational priorities.
- In this position, if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, please refer to the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy, IS-TA-POL-001.
- Demonstrate commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Grant PUD/IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence. The incumbent should befamiliar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that alignswith these expectations.
- Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies &procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality on all matters of review and effectively communicate at various levels of the organization and externally as necessary.
- Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to:Following all safety policies and proceduresAlerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous workingconditions.Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to yoursupervisor; andAccepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safetyperformance
- Develop clear roadmaps, milestones, and success measures for OD programs (including but not limited to: Emergent leadership programs, leadershipdevelopment programs, performance development programs, employee recognition,education reimbursement, organizational mentorship programs, etc.).
- Communicate progress and results to stakeholders in an accessible, action-oriented manner.
- Lead multi-department development and engagement programs using structured frameworks; plan communications and adoption tactics with responsibility todefine project plans, manage timelines, and report on outcomes.
- Develop and maintain talent review frameworks; coordinate assessments and actions.
- Consult with managers to diagnose team issues and recommend targeted interventions.
- Design and build OD dashboards; analyze trends and recommend actionable improvements to leaders.
- Create communication plans and materials for enterprise OD initiatives.
- Provide timely customer service to leaders and employees seeking OD program information.
- Mentor organizational development staff and build capability across the HR function.
- Design and facilitate organizational culture assessments; present insights and prioritized recommendations to leadership.
- Lead multi-department development and engagement programs using structured frameworks; plan communications and adoption tactics. Report on progresstoward planned outcomes.
- Create and oversee talent development programs (including but not limited to: Organizational competency models, emergent leadership programs, leadershipdevelopment programs, performance development programs, employee recognition,education reimbursement, organizational mentorship programs, etc.).
- Produce and present executive-level reports on engagement, retention, performance, and leadership development outcomes.
- Consult with managers to diagnose individual and/or team issues and recommend targeted interventions.
- Facilitate team alignment sessions, and conflict resolution workshops.
- Lead the development of OD metrics and dashboard strategy; synthesize workforce analytics into enterprise-level insights and strategicrecommendations for executive leadership. Evaluate effectiveness ofinterventions and adjust methods based on data and feedback.
- Represent OD on cross-functional committees; ensure alignment with policy and strategy.
- Manage OD vendor relationships; define scopes, deliverables, and quality standards.
- Coach leaders on feedback, accountability, and behaviors taught within Grant PUD’s Leading@Grant workshops. Leverage assessment tools to shapeengagements.
- Mentor organizational development staff and build capability across the HR function.
- Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in BA in Organizational Development, I/O Psychology, HR or Related Field or additional 2 years' experience in required field in lieu ofdegree.
- 2-4 years' experience in administering organizational culture assessments, HR program management, leadership development programs, or performancedevelopment programs.
- Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, I/O Psychology, HR or Related Field or additional 2 years experience in required field in lieu ofdegree.
- 4-6 years experience in administering organizational culture assessments, human resources program management, leadership development programs, orperformance development programs.
- Recognized Organizational Development/Leadership Development or HR certification (examples: CODP; CCMP; SHRM-CP; SHRM-SCP; ICF Credential;CPTM/CPTD/CPLP; etc.).
- A certification(s) in: 360 assessment; PROSCI; DDI; Leadership Circle; EQi; Team Diagnostic; DiSC; etc.
- Strong to advanced understanding of organizational development models, survey design, and program development.
- Strong to advanced understanding of change management practices and frameworks.
- Strong to advanced data literacy, with the ability to analyze trends, identify patterns, and synthesize complex workforce analytics intoactionable, strategic insights.
- Proficiency in Excel and advanced proficiency in BI tools (e.g., Power BI or comparable) to build, modify, and guide dashboard architecture and reportingstrategy.
- Experience with survey administration, communication, project coordination, and program facilitation.
- Strong to advanced facilitation skills, including leading groups through conflict and complex discussions.
- Clear, concise writing skills for summaries, reporting, and stakeholder communications.
- Ability to evaluate data and connect insights to organizational outcomes and business impact.
- Nice-to-haves
- Recognized organizational development/leadership development or HR certification (examples: CODP; CCMP; SHRM-CP; SHRM-SCP; ICF Credential;CPTM/CPTD/CPLP; etc.) required within 1 year.
- Certification(s) in: 360 assessment; PROSCI; DDI; Leadership Circle; EQi; Enneagram; Team Diagnostic; DiSC; etc.
- ICF recognized coaching credential
- Master’s in Organizational Development, Leadership, I/O Psychology, HR or Related Field
- ICF recognized coaching credential
- Benefits
- This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for differentbenefits.
- Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)
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