Organizational Development Specialist

At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions. Since 1941, we've positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers' unique needs - including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That's why we say we offer far more than furniture. We're Furnishing Knowledge.

KI is seeking a highly skilled Organizational Development Specialist to join our team. The Organizational Development Specialist is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and facilitating training programs and initiatives that enhance employee performance and organizational effectiveness. This role involves measuring the success of training programs, identifying opportunities for improvement, and ensuring alignment with company goals. The specialist will also support and nurture emerging leaders through leadership development, oversee the performance management process, and develop competency models for various positions within the company.

Responsibilities:

• Measure success of employee training programs and initiatives; find opportunities for improvement
• Develop and deliver training with exceptional presentation skills
• Identify, support, and nurture emerging leaders
• Oversee the performance management process, design, and implementation
• Ensure development programs link to company goals
• Develop and apply Competency Models for positions at KI
• Assure synergy between all training departments and initiatives; identifies gaps by department or training topic

What you Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Training and Development, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field
• 7-10+ years of experience leading organizational change initiatives
• Internal or external consulting experience facilitating large scale organizational change preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven organizational and management skills
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CPLP, or other relevant credential(s) preferred

What KI Offers You:

• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• A 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, & Holidays
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Full Benefits Package: Includes life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The salary for this position starts at $90,000 per year and is contingent upon a candidate's skills and experience.

KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.