Organizational Development Specialist (Contract)

Human Resources
United Arab Emirates
November 15, 2025
Full Time

Job Overview

Job Description

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Job Title: HR Organizational Development (OD) Specialist
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: HR OD Consultant
Location: Abu Dhabi
Contract Type: Full-Time | 6-Month Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced HR Organizational Development (OD) Specialist to support a leading government entity in Abu Dhabi on a 6-month contract . The role will focus on driving organizational effectiveness through change management, talent and leadership development, culture initiatives, and performance improvement. The ideal candidate will bring strong OD expertise, data-driven decision-making, and hands-on experience in fostering employee engagement within dynamic environments.

Key Responsibilities

Organizational Development & Change Management

  • Design and implement OD strategies to enhance organizational performance.

  • Lead change management initiatives, including communication, training, and stakeholder engagement.

  • Support restructuring, transformation, and culture change projects.

Talent & Leadership Development

  • Assess competency gaps and coordinate targeted learning and development programs.

  • Facilitate leadership development, coaching, and succession planning initiatives.

  • Contribute to career development frameworks and internal mobility strategies.

Employee Engagement & Culture

  • Develop and execute engagement strategies and action plans from survey results.

  • Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).

  • Act as a culture champion, aligning behaviors with organizational values.

Performance Management

  • Enhance and monitor performance management frameworks.

  • Train managers and employees on goal-setting and feedback processes.

  • Analyze performance data and recommend improvements.

Data & Analytics

  • Leverage data insights to support OD strategies and interventions.

  • Conduct organizational assessments, surveys, and focus groups.

  • Track and report KPIs for OD, engagement, and development initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field (Masters preferred).

  • 3 to 7 years of relevant experience in HR, OD, or related disciplines.

  • Proven knowledge of OD, change management, and talent development best practices.

  • Strong background in performance management and engagement strategies.

  • Excellent facilitation, coaching, and communication skills.

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

  • Professional certifications (SHRM-CP/SCP, CIPD, OD certifications) are an advantage.

Competencies

  • Strategic Thinking

  • Analytical & Problem Solving

  • Collaboration & Influence

  • Project Management

  • Communication & Facilitation

  • Emotional Intelligence

  • Continuous Learning

Technical Skills / Tools

  • HRIS (Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle preferred)

  • Survey Tools (Qualtrics, Culture Amp)

  • Learning Management Systems (LMS)

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel & PowerPoint)

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2025-11-11 12:56:14

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