Organizational Development (OD) Specialist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a forward-thinking and results-driven Organizational Development (OD) Specialist to join the Human Resources Department of a diversified group of companies operating in Saudi Arabia. The OD Specialist will play a key role in designing, developing, and implementing strategic initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness, foster a high-performance culture, and support business growth and transformation across the group.

Key Responsibilities:

 Organizational Development

• Design and implement OD strategies, frameworks, and programs to improve organizational effectiveness and support change initiatives.
• Lead organizational assessments and diagnostics to identify performance gaps, culture issues, and development opportunities.
• Facilitate structural changes and workforce planning aligned with business strategy.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, and other transformation efforts from an OD and change management perspective.

 Talent Management & Leadership Development

• Develop and implement leadership development programs, succession planning, and career pathing initiatives.
• Conduct competency modeling and talent mapping in coordination with HR Business Partners.
• Identify high-potential employees and support development plans for key talent across the group.

Change Management & Culture

·         Develop and manage change management strategies for organizational initiatives.

·         Partner with senior leadership to embed a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

·         Facilitate workshops and training sessions to drive engagement, cultural alignment, and leadership effectiveness.

Performance & Engagement

·         Support the implementation and continuous improvement of performance management systems and processes.

·         Lead employee engagement initiatives and analyze survey data to provide actionable insights and recommendations.

·         Track and report OD KPIs to evaluate effectiveness of programs and interventions.

• Education:  Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience: Minimum 5–7 years of experience in Organizational Development or a similar HR specialty role, preferably in a corporate or group company environment.
• Leadership: Leadership: Strong ability to manage the office, coordinate meeting schedules, and ensure they are organized.
• Expertise:  Experience in designing and implementing large-scale OD initiatives and change management projects.

• Skills:
• Strong knowledge of modern OD tools, assessments, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Professional certification in OD, HR, or coaching is an advantage (e.g., SHRM, CIPD, Prosci).
•  Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency is a plus.