Job Description

Position: Department: Reports To: Organizational Development Specialist Management Services/Organizational Development Organizational Development Manager

Job Summary: The Organizational Development Specialist formulates OD strategies; assists with the design, development and roll-out of organization development projects and programs and helps ensure the successful implementation of such projects and assignments. The OD Specialist assists in the development and implementation of staffing plans, and the development and performance management training programs. Essential Job Functions: Assist in administration of various Organizational Development plans and procedures for all company personnel; assists in development and implementation of policies and procedures. Participates in developing department goals and objectives. In collaboration with OD Manager, assesses needs, plans, and implements appropriate strategies, and evaluates organization-wide initiatives, such as: leadership development; service excellence; employee engagement and culture enhancement. Reports to and serves as direct coverage for OD Manager and/or Administrative Officer. Supervises, evaluates the performance of the Sr. Recruiting Technician, Recruiting Technician, and Administrative Coordinator for OD. Responsible for monitoring and interpreting federal, state, and local laws as they relate to the Organizational Development Department. Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment. Assists all hiring Managers in all aspects of the recruitment process. Ensures that managers have completed all necessary documentation, including but not limited to request for hires, job descriptions and interview questionnaire. Recruits, interviews, and selects candidates to fill vacant positions. Serves on interview panels as needed. Extends offers of employment to selected candidates under the direction of the hiring managers and within the guidelines of HRT compensation policy. Arranges travel and lodging for selected candidates when appropriate. Conducts new-employee orientations; Post open positions to meet organizational goals and requirement, write newspaper classified ads and posts ads on the Internet in places appropriate to the open position including job boards, college career services, professional associations, and on the companys website. Creates and updates positions in PS HRMS based on authorized budgeted positions. Review and process requisitions for authorized positions and titles assuring that position titles are consistent and appropriate. Completes employment verifications and background checks. Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars. Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals, recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed. Assists in performance evaluation program and revises as necessary. Act as liaison with area employment agencies, preparation and liaison with agencies. Proposes revisions to the TDCHR personnel policies for salaried, part time, and temporary employees; prepares updated manuals and distributes to employees. Provides legal interviewing updates for management. Monitors hiring and employee turnover data monthly. Develops and produces letters for applicants and candidates throughout the hiring process.

Revises and maintains organizational charts to reflect organizational structure, reorganizations, approved budgeted positions and current incumbents. Ensures that job descriptions are updated. Maintain Career Tracking Program. Maintain a system for tracking and reporting training participation in order to provide statistical data and monitor individual progress toward training goals. Organize and prepare instructional materials utilizing available technology and multimedia equipment to enhance learning. Plan and design materials, forms and surveys. Participates in the preparation of department budget; records and tracks department expenditures for budget purpose. Manage records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policy and Procedures. Responsible for maintaining a general awareness of HRTs EMS Responsible for handling all related job responsibilities in accordance to HRTs Environmental Policy, relevant EMS Standard Operating Procedures, and Emergency Management Plan Responsible for ensuring employees in their respective functional areas have adequate training and tools necessary to meet the requirements of the EMS procedures and SOPs Responsible for observing and evaluating required EMS competencies among employees in their respective functional areas Prepare and/or coordinate with other departments any documentation required in support of the FTA triennial reviews, drug and alcohol audits, independent audits, state audits, EEO Program audit, etc. Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills essential to Job Functions: Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of personnel administration, effective oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to compile a variety of information into detailed written and analytical written reports. Must have the ability to present effective oral presentations. Ability to work independently and in team settings, will be required to maintain effective working relationships with applicants, employees, supervisors, management and the general public. High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentations. Required Software Knowledge and Skills essential to Job Functions: Proficiency in using computer systems and the listed software applications associated with performance of assigned work is essential. Basic problem solving skills associated with software applications used is expected. Software usage relevant to job duties will be evaluated. Essential Software Applications: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint; PeopleSoft HRMS and Financials Qualifications: Training and/or Education: Minimum requirements include a Bachelors degree from a four-year accredited college or university in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field and three (3) to five (5) years of Human Resources and or Organizational Development experience. Previous experience in the field of Human Resources/Organizational Development required and may be substituted for education. Must successfully demonstrate knowledge and skills in interpretation of federal, state and local regulations. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Organizational Development Specialist Page 2

Required Experience: This position requires an extremely perceptive person, who is capable of relating to individuals at all levels. As unique situations present themselves, the incumbent must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image requires considerable skill in interviewing techniques, a good knowledge of recruiting methods and techniques, a basic understanding of the Company's organizational structure as well as an extensive knowledge of personnel policy and procedure and federal and state laws regarding employment practices. Because an approximate number of full-time employees will terminate during the course of a year, the objective is to replace these lost employees as quickly and economically as possible. Position will be required to handle confidential information. Licenses or Certificates: PHR or SPHR Special Requirements: None FLSA Status: Exempt

Physical Demands: Work requires routine operation of keyboard devices. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Unusual Demands: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work involves meeting multiple demands on a timely basis.

This job description summarizes the essential duties required for this position but in no way is inclusive of all duties. Other related duties may be assigned as needed by department head or supervisor. All changes must be requested through the Organizational Development or Human Resource Department.

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