Sr. Manager, Organizational Development and Workplace

Are you looking for a rewarding career with meaningful, real-world impact on the lives and nutritional health of communities nation-wide? The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.

The Academy offers a friendly, professional work environment, competitive salaries commensurate with experience and an excellent benefit package including:

• 401(K) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting
• United Healthcare and dental plan options
• Employer-paid basic life insurance
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Flexible medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts
• Paid vacation and generous company holiday schedule
• Tuition assistance

The Academy's national headquarters office in Chicago is conveniently located near public transportation: two major Metra train stations (Union and Ogilvie), CTA lines and major bus routes are all within a few blocks. Some positions may offer work from home flexibility or telecommuting option (see details in position listings).

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.

The Academy's practice is to hire employees with the following characteristics:

• Accountability
• Professional Demeanor
• Passion for Knowledge
• Respect for Differences

Location: Hybrid Remote - Chicagoland Area

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Senior Manager, Organizational Development & Workplace Experience

Position Overview

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Organizational Development & Workplace Experience to join our Human Resources team.

Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, this position serves as a strategic partner to leaders and employees, leading initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, talent development, workplace culture, and the employee experience.

The Senior Manager will also oversee key workplace and facilities functions, ensuring a safe, welcoming, efficient, and productive work environment. The ideal candidate is a strategic and hands‑on HR professional who can develop programs, coach leaders, facilitate training, analyze data, manage projects, and build strong relationships across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Organizational Development & Talent

• Partner with HR leadership and organizational leaders on workforce planning, talent development, organizational effectiveness, and strategic HR initiatives.
• Lead or support organizational change initiatives, including planning, communications, stakeholder engagement, and implementation.
• Support performance management, succession planning, career development, and talent management programs.
• Analyze workforce trends and HR metrics to identify opportunities and provide actionable recommendations.
• Coach and advise managers on employee performance, development, and organizational effectiveness.

• Develop and implement employee engagement and recognition initiatives that strengthen organizational culture and employee connection.
• Coordinate employee surveys, focus groups, and other feedback initiatives and develop action plans based on results.
• Lead employee recognition, wellness, and internal communication initiatives, including the biweekly employee newsletter.
• Promote organizational values and support diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives.
• Oversee FMLA, ADA accommodations, and other statutory and organizational leave programs, partnering with payroll to ensure accurate administration.

• Lead employee learning and development programs, including needs assessments, program development, delivery, and evaluation.
• Oversee new employee onboarding and identify opportunities to enhance the employee experience.
• Partner with leaders on leadership development, professional growth, and career development initiatives.
• Manage compliance training and monitor completion requirements.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend continuous improvements.

• Oversee office operations, facilities maintenance, office services, and workplace needs.
• Manage relationships with building management,…