Organizational Development Director jobs in New Mexico

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Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking an Organizational Development Specialist to join our team to support our government customer in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

We are seeking an Organizational Development Specialist to help drive initiatives that support the growth and development of our organization. The ideal candidate will work closely with leaders and teams to identify opportunities for improvement, develop strategies for organizational effectiveness, and implement programs, curricula and trainings to enhance employee engagement and performance. The successful candidate will support the SIMCO Organization Development group, which is part of the Human Resources Department. Further, the candidate will design and deliver professional, leadership and management development curriculum and programs.

Role expectations:

• Collaborate with leaders to assess organizational needs and develop strategies to address them.
• Design and implement organizational development initiatives, such as training programs, talent and succession planning management systems, and talent development plans.
• Gather feedback from employees and identify areas for improvement.
• Analyze data to inform organizational development strategies.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions on topics such as leadership development, team building, and change management.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of organizational development programs and initiatives.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices in organizational development and recommend improvements to existing programs.
• Strong understanding of organizational behavior, leadership development, and employee engagement strategies.
• Ability to quickly pivot focus based on business needs and continue to deliver results.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Will also support projects and assignments related to other functional areas as assigned.

Exempt Salary Grade (30-34)

Minimum Requirements: These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and applications are the means of determination.

• PhD, or
• Master’s degree with four (4) years of professional experience, or
• Bachelor’s degree with six (6) years of professional experience is required.
• Experience must include some assignments/duties as an instructor at an academic institution or delivery/facilitation/instruction of professional development programs/classes for business organizations.

Must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Formal education in adult education, organizational development, academic programs management, educational leadership, or similar course of study is preferred.
• The ideal candidate will have experience designing lessons, lesson plans, and communication plans.
• Preference give to those candidates with experience coordinating schedules with input from multiple organizations.
• Previous WIPP Project experience is a plus.

What we offer:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance:
  • Coverage on date of hire
  • Surgical concierge service
  • EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Modern work arrangements to include 4-day workweeks (four 10-hour days)*
• Relocation assistance*
• Shuttle commuter service from the local areas
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• On-site fitness center and other wellness support including some public gym membership reductions
• Company paid short term disability
• Company paid life insurance (1 x annual salary)
• Pension plan that provides monthly annuity after retirement and 401(k) with .50 matching up to 6%
• Voluntary benefits of:
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
  • Long-term disability program
  • Health and Flexible savings accounts
  • Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

*These benefits vary by position.

Minimum salary $78,719 per year of a larger salary range-- The specific salary offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors, particularly the candidate’s relevant experience and education.

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are an applicant with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (575) 234-8405 or email wipprecruiting@wipp.ws for assistance. Upon receipt of this information, we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

Reviews, and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by SIMCO and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

Posting Duration: This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the posting date. SIMCO reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.