Organizational Development Specialist

• →Lead the design, development, and implementation of talent, leadership, and organizational development programs to improve employee performance, engagement and retention.
• →Serve as part of the HR team in the development of policy, strategic planning and resource allocation and coordination to support the RTAA’s mission, vision and goals; and provide reports, recommendations, and advice, as necessary, to support and help achieve department and RTAA objectives.
• →Serve as a partner to leadership within the organization to assess organizational and leadership development, talent and career management, and training needs, and identify priorities and appropriate sequence.
• →Lead, develop, design, and implement plans, programs, and solutions targeted to achieve the identified needs and priorities. Instruct and deliver a variety of classes or courses to RTAA employees.
• →Support organizational culture through the development and management of employee recognition programs and recognition program administration, employee-run committees such as the Culture Club, and programs such as Leadership Reno-Sparks, and Women of Achievement.
• →Collaborate with leadership within the organization and internal and external subject matter experts to align talent and leadership development programs with best practices and organizational needs.
• →Collaborate with others in the development and implementation of comprehensive human resources programs and systems including: New Employee onboarding job shadow, and internship programs.; assist in the development and implementation of related policies and procedures.
• →Lead the RTAA’s Succession Planning initiatives, helping to evaluate options and pathways that align programs and support tools with preparing internal talent to assume progressively more responsible roles and for the job task of the future.
• →Support Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Career Planning and Management, and Employee Engagement initiatives.
• →Design, develop, review, evaluate, and support the development of written communication & training materials, visual aids, and reference materials, including course curriculums.
• →Meet with managers, supervisors and staff; using individual and group interviews and survey instruments, conduct needs analyses and identify performance and training gaps; identify other organizational and work group barriers to performance; evaluate participant feedback and modify programs and instructional material.
• →Coordinate registration and enrollment for assigned workshops and programs.
• →Perform documentation, record keeping, assessment measures and reporting duties for activities; prepare reports, process documentation, correspondence and other written materials.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in adult education, psychology, public administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent combination of experience and training.

• Five (5) to seven (7) years of serving as a strategic partner to management in the creating and implementing training and development initiatives. Must have experience in leading others and “managing up and down” the organization.

After submission, the application and/or resume will be reviewed to determine if it is complete and if minimum qualifications are met.

Good luck! Please know we are here to help, so don’t hesitate to call our People Operations Office at (775) 328-6450 if you have any questions about the application, recruitment, and/or selection process, the physical demands of the position, or requests for a reasonable accommodation. We’re happy to help.

The RTAA is an organization that thrives by living our core values and by honoring the dignity of all individuals. With teamwork, respect, versatility and a focus on excellence, we serve our employees and our community with pride and passion. We are a drug-free workplace, and an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a healthy work environment.

• Possession of a valid Driver's License; ability to obtain and maintain eligibility to hold a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.
• SPHR/PHR or SHRM certification is highly preferred.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.