Learning And Development Consultant Jobs in California

Job Description:

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We're actively seeking a talented Organizational Development Consultant to join our Talent Management team on-site in Newport Beach, CA.

As an Organizational Development Consultant, you'll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by advising on changes to Pacific Life's business structures, collaborating with business and HR leaders in the implementation of organizational design and employing your expertise to optimize team and organization performance. You will fill an existing role that sits on the People Experience (PX) team within Talent Management, reporting directly to the Leader of the Organizational Development & Change Management team.

How you'll help us move forward:

• Partner closely with business leaders, HR business partners, Workforce Planning, and cross-functional teams to advise on significant organizational structure decisions and initiatives using established tools and strategies that enable teams and individuals to work more effectively
• Translate business strategy into practical organizational solutions through a combination of strategic thinking, hands-on delivery, and applying organizational design, development, and change management expertise
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement best practice approaches to organizational structures, workflows, and systems to maximize efficiency, productivity, and employee engagement
• Lead the design of operating models, changes to Division/Function structures, job architecture, and organizational development aligned with business objectives
• Provide thought leadership, coaching, and advice to business leadership and HRBPs regarding best practices and trends in organizational design and development and change management.
• Maintain organizational structure/design standards (e.g., organizational design framework, spans/layers norms), processes (e.g., transitioning staff between business units), and tools
• Design, deploy, and coach on organizational development strategies (e.g., team building, meeting facilitation, personality assessments) to facilitate organizations, teams, and individuals working more effectively.
• Create change management strategies and plans that maximize adoption and minimize resistance, focusing on the people side of change.
• Analyze the way the business operates and monitor for future organizational development needs, including using root cause analysis and holistic, research-based solutioning to optimize team and organizational performance.
• Employ change management expertise throughout organizational development efforts while collaborating with colleagues to ensure clear roles and responsibilities in other People, Talent, and Culture change efforts
• Support the delivery of change initiatives, facilitating smooth transitions during organizational changes, including mergers, acquisitions, other forms of reorganization or business improvement projects.

The experience you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, or related field (or international equivalent)
• 10+ years of proven experience implementing organizational development and change planning programs
• Proven success in leading large scale, complex organization design initiatives, including project management and change implementation.
• Familiarity with organization development and change management analytics
• Strong program management skills, with a track record of leading large, high-profile programs with multiple workstreams
• A robust set of core consulting skills, including effective written and verbal communication, problem solving, and analytical thinking skills
• Ability to influence leaders across an enterprise to build strong partnerships, gathering support to drive program success
• Experience using AI in the course of your ongoing work
• Strong people management and coaching skills
• Knowledge of change management best practices

What makes you stand out:

• Professional certification in HR Management, Workforce Planning, Change Management (PROSCI preferred), Organizational Development, coaching, and/or Learning and Development (or international equivalent) is a plus
• Experience of working in a global or matrixed environment, underpinned by ability to navigate complex workforce challenges and drive data-informed decision-making
• Strong program management skills, with a track record of leading large, high-profile programs with multiple workstreams
• Coaching certification (ICF preferred)
• Ability to navigate complex workforce challenges and drive data-informed decision-making

Working Conditions:

• Occasional travel may be required
• Flexible hours in support of a global employee base

You can be who you are.

People come first here. We're committed to an inclusive workforce. Learn more about how we create a welcoming work environment at www.pacificlife.com. What's life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife.

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Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

Your Benefits Start Day 1

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we're committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we've got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

You Can Be Who You Are

We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.

What's life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife

EEO Statement:

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.