Sr. Organizational Development & Career Strategy Consultant

Location: Fountain Valley, Ca

Department: Talent Management

Status: Full Time

Shift: Day

Position Summary: The Senior Organizational Development & Career Strategy Consultant provides systemwide strategic and operational support for organizational development, culture transformation, leadership development, change management, and career strategy initiatives across the MemorialCare enterprise. As part of a lean, high-impact OD team, this role requires a professional who is equally comfortable designing strategy and rolling up their sleeves to execute—a practitioner who can move fluidly between enterprise-level planning and hands-on delivery. Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job Partners with executives, clinical leaders, HR teams, and operational stakeholders to strengthen engagement, workforce capability, and alignment with MHS mission and strategic priorities The role supports systemwide upskilling and reskilling programs, internal mobility pathways, organizational assessments, and workforce development initiatives that advance the MHS Workforce Development Plan. Conduct organizational assessments and implement interventions that improve team effectiveness, communication, and collaboration Oversee the design and implementation of career development programs that prepare employees for evolving roles and future workforce needs Be at work and be on time Follow company policies, procedures, and directives Interact in a positive and constructive manner Prioritize and multitask Organizational Development & Culture Support Support systemwide employee engagement strategies and culture initiatives that strengthen alignment with MHS mission and values. Conduct organizational assessments, focus groups, and team effectiveness interventions. Facilitate OD tools, frameworks, and methodologies to improve communication, collaboration, and performance. Provide operational support for systemwide New Employee Orientation and onboarding experience. Develop instructional materials, virtual learning modules, and evaluation tools; serve as a subject matter expert in the learning management system. Balance strategic planning with hands-on execution to ensure consistent, high-quality OD deliverables. Oversees development of instructional design, classroom training, virtual training, self-directed learning, testing and evaluation Leadership & Executive Development Facilitate leadership development programs for leaders at all levels, including emerging leaders, clinical leaders, and operational managers. Support succession planning processes through assessments, development planning, and leadership capability building. Deliver leadership workshops, coaching sessions, and 360° feedback debriefs. Co-facilitate systemwide New Leader Orientation and revamp, as needed Provide both strategic input and operational execution for leadership development initiatives. Change Management & Transformation Serve as a practitioner and coach for change management methodology and capability building. Support major transformation initiatives by conducting readiness assessments, stakeholder analyses, and adoption tracking. Provide consultation to leaders on communication, engagement, and change execution strategies. Act as both strategist and implementer—building change plans and executing the day-to-day activities required for adoption. Track adoption, readiness, and project milestones to ensure successful implementation. Organizational Design, Workforce Optimization & Career Strategy Conduct organizational design assessments to improve structure, workflows, and decision-making. Support systemwide career strategy initiatives that expand internal mobility and career pathways. Design and deliver upskilling and reskilling programs aligned with future workforce needs. Partner with HR, Operations, and Finance to ensure workforce capabilities align with organizational strategy and emerging care models. Provide tactical support to implement workforce development programs and tools. Ensure organizational structures and workforce plans support the MHS Workforce Development Plan Workforce Development & External Partnerships Support workforce development initiatives that strengthen pipelines for allied health, nursing, and hard-to-fill roles. Maintain relationships with academic institutions, community organizations, and workforce agencies. Align external partnerships with internal career pathways and workforce development strategies. Track outcomes related to pipeline growth, program completion, and placement into MHS roles. Provide operational coordination for partnership activities and program logistics. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with academic institutions, community organizations, and workforce agencies Other Duties as assigned *Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards. Qualifications/Work Experience 5–7 years of progressive experience in Organizational Development, Leadership Development, Workforce Development, or related field. Experience in a large, complex organization; health care experience preferred. Demonstrated expertise in OD methodologies, change management, leadership development, instructional design, strategy, organizational assessment, and career strategy. Strong facilitation, coaching, consulting, and analytical skills. Ability to operate strategically while executing operational tasks with excellence Comfortable working in a lean team environment where flexibility, initiative, and hands‑on execution are essential. Education/Licensure/Certification Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Resources Development, or related field preferred. Primary Location United States-California-Fountain Valley