Position Summary
The Senior OD Partner serves as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, driving talent and leadership strategies that strengthen organizational capability and culture. This role focuses on succession planning, leadership development for high-potential talent, organizational design, and translating organizational health insights into actionable strategies.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead talent review cycles and succession planning processes for senior leadership.
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Identify leadership capability gaps and design targeted development solutions.
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Align promotions and transfers with leadership pipeline needs.
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Provide strategic consulting on organizational structure and redesign frameworks.
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Co-lead Organizational Health storytelling, connecting talent insights to performance and culture.
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Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to embed talent practices across the organization.
Required Qualifications
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
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Experience:
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Minimum 8+ years in HR, Talent Management, or Organizational Development roles.
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Demonstrated ability to influence and consult with senior leadership on organizational design and talent strategies.
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Proven experience leading succession planning and talent review processes.
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Partnered with HR Business Partners to lead and support Change Management initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving successful adoption of new processes, systems, and cultural shifts.
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Experience partnering on culture-building and transformation initiatives.
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Demonstrated ability to influence and consult with senior leadership on organizational design and talent strategies.
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Strong background in leadership development programs, especially for high-potential employees.
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Skills:
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Expertise in organizational design frameworks, project management, and change management.
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Strong analytical skills for interpreting org health data and creating compelling narratives.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Focused on strategic partnership building.
Preferred Qualifications
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Education: Master’s degree or industry-recognized certification in organizational development, HR, or related discipline.
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Experience in the energy/oil and gas/offshore operations industry a big plus.
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Experience in global or complex matrix organizations.
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Certification in leadership assessment tools (e.g., Hogan, PI/LI, Korn Ferry, or similar).
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Familiarity with HR analytics platforms and data storytelling.