Director, Organization Development

JOB OPENING #: 8807

POSITION TITLE: DIRECTOR, ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT: ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree in Human Resource Management, Organization Development, Organization Behavior, Education or equivalent required; Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Organization Development, Organization Behavior preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing staff required
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Organization Development, including responsibility for the training function that includes an e-learning modality required
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite of products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint required
• Will need to possess or obtain FINRA Series 26 license
• Experience with talent management and succession planning preferred
• Experience with personality assessment tools such as DISC or Myers Briggs and predictive hiring assessments preferred
• Organization Development experience in a global organization preferred
• Knowledge of the financial industry preferred

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Design and implement programs that support and promote Federated Hermes’ philosophy.
• Oversee the development and implementation of management and leadership development curriculum, including executive development.
• Design the performance management process that includes methods for setting performance standards, monitoring and assessing performance and establishing performance development plans.
• Stay abreast of the firm’s global learning and development needs and develop strategies and programs that help Federated Hermes achieve its goals.
• Oversee the design and delivery of training programs that successfully launch employees, enhance individual performance, and provide professional development opportunities for all employees.
• Design and deliver learning interventions in areas of subject matter expertise.
• Oversee development and execution of the corporate e-learning strategy, including e-learning initiatives for external clients.
• Manage the process for identifying and selecting outside resources and vendor relationships and contracts.
• Manage and develop staff.
• Conduct needs assessments in response to request for OD services and make appropriate recommendations or referrals.
• Collaborate with Human Resources colleagues on the development and implementation of the career path planning, talent management and succession planning processes.
• Counsel employees on career path opportunities and assist them in creating professional development plans.
• Prepare Organization Development budget and monitor actual expenses to budget.
• Oversee administration of the corporate education assistance program and CE credits for professional designations
• Recommend new learning programs and plans, and/or modifications to existing programs.

HOURS/LOCATION:

• 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (overtime as required)
• Federated Hermes Tower – Pittsburgh, PA 15222
• Hybrid Location (office/remote)

EXPLANATORY COMMENTS:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills
• Must possess instructional design and teaching skills
• Must possess people management skills
• Must demonstrate the ability to handle sensitive/confidential information.
• Must demonstrate flexibility and the ability to work as a member of a team.
• Must demonstrate a cooperative attitude and effective interpersonal, counseling and communication skills
• Must possess an understanding of adult learning practices and principles
• Must demonstrate an understanding of other HR functions including Total Compensation Management, Employment/Employee Relations, and HR Information Management.
• Ability to work core business hours
• Ability to work overtime and travel as needed

If you meet all of the position specifications and would like to apply for the above position, complete a Career Opportunity Application, which is available on-line (on the HRWEB under Job Postings) or contact your local Human Resources Department.

Return your application to the HR Receptionist in Pittsburgh or to your Human Resources Representative by 5:00 p.m. on the expiration date. Please attach a current resume to the Career Opportunity Application.

COMMENCEMENT DATE: 03/28/2023

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

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