Organizational Development Advisor

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Organizational Development Advisor provides human resource services in staff development and training and organizational development with a high level of expertise in area(s) of specialization.  

The Organizational Development (OD) Advisor provides a broad set of services in organizational development, talent management, staff development, learning, and training. They collaborate and consult with leaders at all levels of the organization, and within the HR team, to design, customize and deliver OD interventions including organizational assessments, developing and/or implementing strategies, facilitating change management, and supporting team and/or leader development, to strengthen TNC’s ability to deliver on its organizational goals and mission.  

They assist in the development and implementation of client-specific and organization-wide OD and learning opportunities that support a decentralized and geographically dispersed enterprise with focus on priority projects. They directly support some key HR initiatives, including manager and leader development, onboarding, culture, coaching, mentoring, career development, and change management initiatives. This position reports to the Deputy Director of Learning and Organizational Development.

We’re Looking for You:

Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. We’re looking for someone who is passionate, motivated problem-solver. Come join TNC and apply today!

The OD Advisor is responsible for administering and maintaining HR systems, programs, procedures, and plans according to HR policies and will aid all levels of personnel on various HR related issues and requests.  

The OD Advisor partners on and/or is responsible for assessing, designing, customizing, and delivering learning, training and organizational development support, inclusive of change management initiatives, leadership and manager development, and onboarding among other things. They, in collaboration with People Team colleagues and Business Unit leaders, develop a multi-year plan of interventions. They partner with other Learning and Organizational Development team colleagues to deliver on the team’s strategy and annual workplan.   

They provide data, reports and analysis as requested and assess knowledge, skills, and behavior needs/gaps at team, Business Unit and individual levels. The Advisor designs interventions to address needs/gaps using OD and adult learning methodologies and experiential learning. They are an expert at facilitating including in virtual and in-person environments. The OD Advisor leads and contributes to projects relevant to organizational development initiatives such as advising on change management, organizational design, organizational culture, strategy, team development, organizational performance and supporting priority team retreats and strategy meetings. They are a partner to other People Team colleagues and may manage one or more staff.  

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years Human Resources work experience in area(s) of specialization or equivalent combination.

• Experience coordinating and leading projects.

• Experience responding to HR related questions, problems and data information requests from employees/management.

• Experience the following areas: database management and spreadsheet software; constructing and producing reports; data input, manipulation and analysis.

• Experience working with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

• Experience working with integrated Human Resources Management Systems.

Desired Qualifications:

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated. 

• Experience as a mentor or coaching; previous supervisory experience a plus.   

• Advanced understanding of fundamental HR concepts, processes, and services, including talent management. 

• Experience in one or more of the following areas: organizational development, organizational psychology, change management, organization strategy planning and execution, adult learning, administration of learning and training programs, and data analysis and presentation.   

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with preference for experience using Asana.  

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 40% of time. 

• Proven ability to work in a fast paced, stressful and highly visible environment.  

• Ability to implement complex processes and projects; experience working across dispersed teams a plus.  

• Experience interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results.   

• Knowledge of current trends in organizational development, change management, and learning.    

• Successful experience implementing strategic program goals; experience designing Organizational Key Results or using Balance Score cards an asset.   

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $77,000 – $120,000 USD for annual base salary . This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube   to hear stories from staff or visit  Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

What We Bring:

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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