OD & Special Initiatives Specialist

Position - OD & Special Initiatives Specialist

Location - Dubai

Role Summary

The OD & Special Initiatives Specialist will support organizational effectiveness by driving organization development (OD) initiatives, managing cross-functional HR projects, and handling core HR generalist responsibilities. The role focuses on improving people processes, culture, engagement, and operational efficiency while supporting business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Organization Development (OD)

• Support and implement OD initiatives such as organizational design, role clarity, competency frameworks, and workforce planning
• Assist in change management initiatives and culture-building programs
• Coordinate employee engagement surveys and support action planning
• Support leadership development and capability-building programs
• Analyze HR data to identify trends and recommend improvement actions
• Lead or support strategic HR projects and special initiatives aligned with business goals
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery
• Support process improvement, automation, and policy enhancement initiatives
• Prepare presentations, reports, and dashboards for management reviews

HR Generalist Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end employee lifecycle activities (onboarding, confirmation, transfers, exits)
• Assist in performance management processes and goal-setting cycles
• Support HR policies, compliance, and documentation
• Act as an HR point of contact for employee queries and issue resolution
• Coordinate learning & development programs and training logistics

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of OD concepts and HR best practices
• Project management and stakeholder coordination skills
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Qualifications

• MBA / Master’s in HR, Organizational Development, or related field
• 3–6 years of experience in HR Generalist and/or OD roles

Preferred Experience

• Experience working on OD, change management, or transformation initiatives
• Exposure to HR analytics, engagement surveys, and process improvement
• Experience in fast-paced or growing organizations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED8,000.00 - AED10,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have as OD Specialist?
• Have you been involved in leadership development programs?
• What OD metrics or KPIs have you used?
• What OD models or frameworks are you familiar with

Experience:

• OD : 6 years (Required)
• leadership development programs?: 5 years (Required)
• employee engagement: 5 years (Required)