Organizational Development Business Partner; Chicago) at Coates Group Chicago, IL

Organizational Development Business Partner (Chicago)

This role is one of embedment, engagement and management, supporting the business in cultivating and maintaining a people and performance centric culture ough the collaborative design and deployment of impactful learning and development programmes, tools and resources and close engagement with the business to guide and coach the embedment of leadership practices and processes that drive performance, the role aims to help elevate leadership capability and behavioural consistency, in order to positively impact organisational performance, employee engagement, career progression, diversity and culture.

The ODBP will also operate as an agile SME to both the P&C team and the business, engaging directly with business clients and in collaboration with PCBPs, as needed, to embed, coach, educate and advise around core capability and org design principles.

• Increased Leadership Bench Strength and Impact
  • Support global design and lead local execution and embedment of leadership programmes through facilitation, coaching and ongoing feedback to PCBPs and global OD lead.
  • Leverage leadership lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, promotion, etc.) to increase OD touch points and elevate leadership accountability, impact and profile, contributing to leadership at Coates being considered a prestigious position.
  • Complement corporate process milestones (goal setting, performance reviews, etc.) with timely and relevant leadership workshops, consulting and governance.
• Job Architecture Governance and Rigor
  • Establish and embed local org design principles and practices that balance global job architecture integrity with recruitment agility.
  • Build and consult on Job Families and Role Charters, both internally to P&C as well as the business.
  • Provide coaching, guidance and structured frameworks that improve organisational maturity in outcomes-based role definitions.
• Segment Organizational Effectiveness
  • Partner with PCBPs to support segment initiatives change management, critical capability uplifts, Segment LT effectiveness, skills assessments, engagement shifts.
  • Segment implementation of development experiences and resources, aligned to local capability and outcome needs.
  • Local adaptation and execution of DEIB initiatives (committees, celebrations, workshops, etc.).
  • Maximise utilisation of OD platforms and tools, such as Linked In Learning, HiBob, SharePoint, Playbooks, repositories, etc.
• Internal (P&C) Capability and Impact Uplift
  • Identify, scope and apply development initiatives that elevate P&C impact e.g. interviewing impact, trusted advisor, org design principles, adult learning theory, coaching frameworks, etc.
  • Develop tools, resources, frameworks, etc. that assist in elevating P&C maturity and impact.
  • Innovate in the integration of OD related technology to improve the learning experience and impact.
• Talent Planning Effectiveness
  • Embed Talent planning and development activities, processes, tools (succession, critical roles, business continuity, HiPo programmes, etc.).
  • Develop and embed agreed frameworks and expectations around performance and potential identification.
  • Educate business on talent management principles and ensure consistent and objective TM practices across segment.

• Ability to engage and collaborate across all stakeholder groups at all levels of seniority.
• Facilitation and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational techniques and ability to prioritise.
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate and thrive autonomously.
• Adaptability and agility, enthusiasm for change.
• Commercial and operational mindset.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Organisational Development, HR or relevant discipline coupled with previous experience implementing OD programmes.
• Minimum 3 years experience in People and Culture function with experience in designing and implementing OD programmes and practices that shift culture and capability.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing diagnostic tools and assessments (360, personality profiling, engagement, etc.).
• Experience in developing and facilitating learning interventions that accommodate for various degrees of leadership maturity and corporate rigour.

$100,000 - $120,000 a year

The benefits include an annual market-competitive bonus programme and a Thrive Programme which includes flexible work options, dedicated time to prioritize health and wellbeing, a Global Wellness paid day off and a Give Back Day.

Coates Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).