Organizational Development Specialist

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure™ with local service, nationwide®. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main’s 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more.

Job Summary  

Responsible for support of the design, delivery and evaluation of programmatic organizational development initiatives for specific business units. Provide thought partnership and guidance to HR business partners regarding training and organizational development best practices, instructional design principles, organizational design theory, leadership practices, performance improvement, change management and communication.  

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Partners with HR business partners to assess, design, and implement organizational effectiveness (OE) strategies and tools to ensure strong, business focused programs that support and enhance the business units.
• Develops solutions, tools, and training necessary to deliver best-practice leadership, team-building initiatives, change management initiatives and other organizational development initiatives. Ensures processes are streamlined, efficient and meet business needs. Supports implementation of business initiatives.
• Procures necessary tools/resources to support overall service requirements. Diagnoses potential organizational problem areas using talent analytics data and other sources of data input. Makes recommendations on solutions and interventions based on analysis.
• Creates project timelines and deadlines.
• Develops and monitors project plans. Prepares reports on project plans, milestones, metrics, and budgets to track progress and effectiveness of all programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older
• Must pass pre-employment assessment(s) if applicable

Qualifications

• MA in industrial/organizational psychology strongly preferred or BA and 1-3 years related experience  

This information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this role. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this role. This description supersedes any previous or undated descriptions for this role. Management retains the right to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

Core & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment at Core & Main is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence.  Core & Main does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship, or any other basis protected by law.

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