Sr. Organizational Development Consultant

Sr. Organizational Development Consultant

Overview

GCG is looking for a skilled Senior Organizational Development Consultant to join our Talent team. As a Consultant, you will lead the charge in executing enterprise‑wide talent development strategies that elevate performance, engagement, and leadership development across the organization. You will collaborate closely with HR Business Partners to support talent reviews, succession planning, and performance management, while managing and facilitating key development programs.

You will also oversee our Talent Management System (Cornerstone), own administration and reporting, and facilitate workshops, virtual and in‑person training, and team‑building sessions aligned with our organizational development goals. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement; when in office you will work from our Chicago, IL Headquarters located at 8550 W Bryn Mawr Ave.

• Partner with HR Business Partners to write and track Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for key talent.
• Lead the refinement and continuous improvement of a Talent Management System (TMS) to support performance management, learning, succession, and career development.
• Collaborate with IT, HRIS, and external vendors to ensure successful system configuration, integration, and adoption.
• Drive change management and user training to ensure effective system utilization across the organization.
• Monitor system performance and user feedback to identify enhancements and ensure alignment with evolving business needs.
• Lead the design and delivery of learning programs that enhance employee skills and capabilities.
• Facilitate development programs, onsite and virtual training, and other organizational effectiveness solutions to embed team capability‑building.
• Inform and participate in the design and development of online, self‑directed learning; occasional creation of just‑in‑time training to meet emergent business needs.
• Establish and manage development planning schedules to ensure targeted growth for successors and high‑potential employees.
• Oversee and refine the performance management process, ensuring it drives accountability and continuous improvement.
• Implement tools and frameworks to support goal setting, feedback, and performance reviews.
• Develop strategies to enhance employee engagement and retention.
• Analyze engagement data and recommend actionable improvements.
• Use talent analytics and insights from the TMS to inform decision‑making and measure the impact of talent initiatives.
• Provide regular reporting to senior leadership on key talent metrics.

• 6+ years experience in learning & development, organizational development, or talent management in a corporate environment.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence leaders without formal authority.
• Experience administering a full‑cycle performance management process (3+ years).
• Experience leading and facilitating 9‑box talent review and succession planning (3+ years).
• Hands‑on experience implementing or administering Cornerstone or similar systems.
• Proficiency with Office 365.
• Experience with interactive virtual instructor‑led training platforms (Microsoft Teams preferred).
• Familiarity with course authoring tools such as Storyline, Rise 360, or Adobe Captivate is a plus.

• Competitive base salary ranging from $150,000 to $165,000 depending on applicable experience; eligibility for annual bonus based on company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  Multiple medical plan options (CDHP and PPO) to get you the coverage you need.
• Robust Financial Security:
  Company‑paid life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, plus options for supplemental critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.
• Generous Time Off: PTO plan with paid holidays, paid parental leave, and paid compassionate care leave to support personal well‑being and family needs.
• Wellness & Support Programs:
  Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness incentives, and telehealth access.
• Extras That Matter:
  Dental and vision plans, FSAs/HSAs with company contributions, pet insurance, legal…