Overview:

Join the Barber National Institute as a Senior Specialist, Organizational Development and play a key role in shaping employee experience, growth, and engagement across our organization. In this role, you’ll lead initiatives that support continuous improvement, employee development, and the promotion of a positive, mission-aligned workplace culture. You’ll collaborate with leadership and departments to drive strategic planning, change management, and employee-focused programming that supports our core commitments and long-term success. This position will be a remote position in Pennsylvania.

What you’ll bring:

• A growth mindset and passion for building strong organizational culture.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• A strategic approach to process improvement, data-informed decision-making, and change management.
• A collaborative, proactive, and highly organized work style.
• Ability to lead projects independently and contribute to cross-functional teams.

What you’ll have:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field (master's preferred).
• At least 4 years of related experience in organizational development or a related area.
• Experience with project planning, data analysis, and process improvement.
• Familiarity with change management and quality improvement methodologies.
• SHRM-CP or Organizational Development Certification preferred.
• Eligibility for FBI Clearance, State Police Criminal Record Check, and Child Abuse History Clearance.

A typical day may include:

• Leading and supporting cross-departmental organizational development projects.
• Developing and implementing career pathways, mentoring programs, and organizational competencies.
• Facilitating onboarding, orientation, upskilling, and succession planning efforts.
• Conducting organizational assessments and recommending areas for performance and culture improvement.
• Coaching managers and employees on professional development and performance expectations.
• Partnering with Learning & Development to evaluate training impact and identify learning gaps.
• Creating and updating SOPs and documentation for internal organizational processes.
• Driving change initiatives through strategic planning, communication, and staff engagement.
• Optimizing internal systems and processes for improved efficiency and cost savings.
• Presenting data and progress reports to leadership and stakeholders.
• Supporting committees and participating in cross-functional initiatives.

Perks with a Purpose
Our benefits are created with YOU in mind.

Healthcare
• Highmark Medical and Mental Health
• Free Delta Dental Coverage
• Free Davis Vision Coverage
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

• Teladoc Virtual Health
Financial Well-being
• 401K Retirement Savings option
• On-Demand Pay
• Employee Referral Bonus program
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• College Scholarship & Tuition Discounts
• Employee Discounts
Life & Family Support
• Free Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• LifeSolutions Employee Assistance Program
• Erie Campus*- discounted on-site weekday childcare
• Employee discounts for select events and services

Who is Barber National Institute?

The Barber National Institute is a non-profit committed to its mission of providing the highest quality services for children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities or behavioral health challenges and their families. Since our founding in 1952, we have evolved into a multi-faceted organization serving more than 6, 200 individuals annually with a wide range of educational, vocational, residential and behavioral health programs.