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Under limited supervision, the HR Specialist (Organizational Development) advances organizational excellence by leading initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, leadership development, organizational performance, workforce planning, and continuous improvement across the City. This position partners with departments to build organizational capacity, support strategic initiatives, and enhance employee and organizational effectiveness. Through a commitment to Professional Development, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork, and Integrity, this position fosters a culture of learning, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement that supports the City's mission and long-term success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned.

1. Manages the City's organizational performance initiatives by coordinating the Strategic Plan, departmental business plans, key performance indicators (KPIs), organizational dashboards, and other performance measurement programs that support organizational effectiveness and accountability.
2. Develops, implements, and continuously improves the City's performance management program, including performance evaluations, goal setting, coaching resources, and processes that promote employee and organizational success.
3. Plans, develops, and coordinates leadership development, supervisor training, mentoring, and professional development programs that strengthen leadership capacity throughout the organization.
4. Develops and implements employee engagement strategies and initiatives, including employee surveys, Gallup Q12, recognition of engagement trends, and organizational improvement efforts that enhance workplace culture and employee satisfaction.
5. Coordinates workforce planning and succession planning initiatives to support organizational continuity, talent development, and long-term workforce sustainability.
6. Leads continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Green Belt, process improvement methodologies, and organizational assessments to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and service delivery.
7. Coordinates organizational development initiatives, including organizational assessments, change management efforts, team development, and programs that strengthen organizational effectiveness and resilience.
8. Develops and administers the City's career development and professional growth programs, including certification incentives, learning opportunities, and employee development initiatives.
9. Coordinates continuity planning efforts to support organizational resilience, operational readiness, and continuity of essential City services.
10. Evaluates organizational data, workforce metrics, employee feedback, and performance trends to identify opportunities for improvement and provide recommendations to leadership.
11. Establishes collaborative partnerships with departments to identify organizational needs, provide consultation, and implement strategies that improve employee and organizational performance.
12. Prepares reports, presentations, and recommendations for leadership, participates on committees, and performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Deep knowledge and understanding of the City’s core values of Professional Development, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork, and Integrity, and the mission and values of the People and Performance Management team.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal, State, and local government regulations and rules related to human resources functions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of municipal organizational structure, function, and authority of various City departments.
• Knowledge of organizational development, organizational effectiveness, strategic planning, performance management, and continuous improvement principles and practices.
• Knowledge of leadership development, adult learning principles, coaching techniques, facilitation methods, and employee development strategies.
• Knowledge of employee engagement, organizational culture, workforce planning, succession planning, and change management principles.
• Knowledge of Lean principles, process improvement methodologies, organizational assessments, and project management techniques.
• Knowledge of workforce metrics, data analysis, survey administration, and performance measurement systems.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations as they relate to organizational development initiatives.
• Skill in developing and implementing organizational development strategies that support the City's mission, Strategic Plan, and organizational priorities.
• Skill in coordination of facilitating strategic planning sessions, leadership development programs, training, meetings, and collaborative discussions with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Skill in analyzing organizational data, identifying trends, and developing practical recommendations that improve organizational performance and employee engagement.
• Skill in building collaborative partnerships across departments to strengthen leadership capacity, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Skill in managing multiple projects, priorities, and organizational initiatives while meeting established deadlines.
• Skill in preparing clear, concise reports, presentations, and executive-level communications.
• Ability to think strategically and align organizational initiatives with the City's mission, vision, values, and long-term objectives.
• Ability to influence, coach, and guide individuals and teams toward organizational goals without direct supervisory authority.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, department directors, and executive leadership.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, initiative, discretion, and independent decision-making while managing sensitive and complex organizational matters.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational priorities while fostering a culture of learning, innovation, accountability, and organizational excellence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organization Development, or a related field, plus five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, organizational development, continuous improvement, or closely related work, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid Texas driver license
• Professional certified professional human resources or talent development certifications or ability to obtain within two years.

The above list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and the jobholder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of the role, as requested by their chain of command.

This job description outlines the duties of the post as they were defined at the time it was written. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or level of the responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot in themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.