Organizational Development Specialist: Employee Engagement Full Time Days

Organizational Development Specialist:

Employee Engagement Specialist We are looking for a dynamic professional to design and oversee programs that increase employee retention and overall performance. This role focuses on enhancing the employee experience throughout the entire career cycle by implementing strategic engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and monthly appreciation events. By analyzing workforce trends and collaborating with leadership, you will serve as a vital link in maintaining a positive, inclusive environment where staff feel valued and connected to our mission. The expectation of this role is to be available for onsite work as needed, typically on a weekly basis. Job Summary This role serves as a key internal consultant and institutional resource dedicated to enhancing organizational effectiveness, talent management, and the overall employee experience. The primary focus is to design, implement, facilitate, and evaluate comprehensive onboarding, leadership development, and culture-building programs that drive retention and engagement across all levels of the hospital staff. Reports To Manager•

ODL Core Responsibilities Program Design & Delivery:

Develops, conducts, and revises hospital orientation and onboarding programs to ensure new hires understand organizational values and departmental operations.

Consultation & Strategy:

Acts as an internal consultant on team building, conflict resolution, change management, and workforce development issues.

Talent & Leadership Development:

Collaborates with leadership to align development plans with succession planning, performance management, and career advancement opportunities.

Educational Excellence:

Employs adult learning principles to create and facilitate effective education through various modes, including virtual, live, and computer-based learning systems (LMS).

Needs Assessment & Analytics:

Performs data-driven assessments to identify educational needs and organizational trends, tracking metrics to measure program effectiveness and ROI.

Collaborative Partnerships:

Partners with Human Resources, clinical educators, and department heads to coordinate initiatives that support employees throughout their entire career cycle.

Compliance & Standards:

Ensures educational activities meet regulatory requirements and professional practice standards.

Job Requirements Education & Experience Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Management, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in adult education or organizational development.

Preferred Background:

Experience in a healthcare environment with a specific emphasis on onboarding, employee experience, and leadership development.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Expertise:

Strong knowledge of adult learning theories and instructional design.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and experience managing Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Strategic Capability:

Ability to manage complex projects independently and translate initiatives into measurable outcomes like improved retention and performance.

Interpersonal Skills:

Proven ability to foster empowerment, provide coaching, and lead through influence.

Certifications:

Familiarity with DiSC Profiles and Crucial Conversations is a plus. Physical Requirements Requires light lifting, pushing, and pulling (10-20 lbs) occasionally. Frequent sitting, walking, standing, and repetitive keyboard/computer use. Come work where you can make a difference everyday. At Dolly Parton Children's Hospital, care is at the CORE of who we are. We are comprised of team members who live out our core values of Compassion, Ownership, Respect, and Excellence. We support each other by fostering a culture of team engagement that creates moments that matter

• every interaction, every time. Compassion
• We imagine what others are going through, work to alleviate suffering, and create joy whenever possible. Ownership
• We take pride in our work, act with integrity, and feel personal responsibility for achieving our mission. Respect
• We listen, understand, and communicate openly and politely. We recognize our diverse strengths. Excellence
• We set high standards for performance in delivering the safest patient care.

We give extraordinary and meaningful experiences to our patients, their families, team members, and the community we serve.