Organizational Development (OD) & Engagement Specialist

Employment Type: Full time

Position Overview

The Organizational Development (OD) & Engagement Specialist will be a driving force in enhancing organizational effectiveness through strategic Talent Management initiatives. By applying established OD practices and collaborating closely with leaders at all levels, this role will be pivotal in achieving impactful results across the business. The core focus is to elevate employee engagement, cultivate strong leadership capabilities, and foster a dynamic learning environment. This includes leading key projects such as the execution of engagement surveys and the provision of dedicated support to business areas to achieve measurable engagement improvements, the creation and implementation of impactful leadership development programs, the management of comprehensive learning and training initiatives, the administration of High Potential (HiPo) programs to nurture future leaders, contributions to strategic succession planning, the development of targeted employee development programs, and the facilitation of continuous professional growth opportunities for the entire workforce.

Responsibilities

Project Management

• Manage OD projects from initiation to completion, including developing project plans, timelines, communication strategies, and monitoring progress against goals.
• These projects include but are not limited to:
  • Engagement Surveys (and ongoing support in key areas of the business to drive increased scores)
  • Leadership development programs
  • Learning and training initiatives
  • HiPo programming
  • Succession planning and development programming
  • Ongoing professional development for all employees.

Facilitation & Training

• Design and deliver engaging and impactful workshops, training sessions, and facilitation for various audiences.

Engagement Survey Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze engagement survey results and support action planning focused on targeted improvements in employee engagement.
• Provide synthesis of data to targeted reports utilized within the HR/Executive Team.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.
• Collaborate with leaders to identify needs and implement OD solutions.

About Cars Commerce

At Cars Commerce, we’re fanatical about simplifying everything about car buying and selling. We do right by our customers and consumers to better connect the industry with simplified and tierless technology to enhance, measure and drive local automotive retail. Whether through our No.1 most recognized marketplace, Cars.com, our industry-leading digital experience, Dealer Inspire, our trade and appraisal technology, AccuTrade, or our new Cars Commerce Media Network, Cars Commerce is essential for success in the automotive industry.

Our Values:

• Rise Together: Putting people at the center of what we do, from consumer to customer to community.
• Open to All: Encouraging open-minded communication because we know diverse thinking yields better outcomes.
• Caring to Challenge & Taking Ownership: Fueling a competitive spirit in a respectful environment where we think about tomorrow but act today.
• Doing the Right Thing: Acting with integrity, even when it’s hard.

As a U.S. News & World Report Best Company to Work For in 2024, we're obsessive about the employee experience. We are among the top 20% being declared “Best” of our industry based on six critical factors that are important to employee wellbeing, like quality of pay, benefits, work life balance and more.

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