Organization Development Specialist

Location: Abbeville, LA

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Organization Development Specialist position serves as the dedicated organizational development consultant for the assigned company (Acadian Contractors or Broussard Brothers). Supports the design and implementation of career frameworks, change management efforts, employee engagement programs, and organizational assessments specific to the assigned entity. Acts as the OD liaison between the department and the assigned company’s leadership, ensuring OD initiatives are tailored to each organization’s unique workforce, culture, and operational needs. Acadian Contractors, Inc. maintains a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to protected veterans in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising. All employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements. 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Support the design and rollout of career path frameworks and job family architectures for the assigned company
• Conduct organizational assessments: culture surveys, engagement surveys, focus groups, and diagnostic interviews
• Assist with change management initiatives, supporting communication plans and stakeholder engagement
• Develop IDP templates and guide managers on career conversations within the assigned company
• Facilitate team-building workshops, organizational effectiveness sessions, and leadership development activities
• Analyze employee engagement and organizational health data; present findings with recommendations
• Support succession planning by gathering talent review data, maintaining profiles, and preparing reports
• Partner with the assigned company’s HRBP to provide integrated OD and HR support
• Research OD best practices and bring innovative approaches to the assigned company
• Assist with organizational design projects including role mapping, reporting structure analysis, and span of control reviews
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in I/O Psychology, OD, HR, or related field
• 3-5 years in OD, talent development, or HR consulting
• Experience with organizational assessment tools and change management methodologies
• Strong analytical, facilitation, and consulting skills
• Knowledge of competency modeling and career development frameworks
• Experience in construction or industrial environments preferred

HSE Responsibilities

• Embrace, lead, and demonstrate “Acadian F.I.R.S.T.” – Vision & Mission Statement as fundamental core values.
• Demonstrate implementation of proactive safety processes (JSA, Time Out & TEAM BBS Observations) to achieve an incident-free workplace and advance our safety      culture.
• Adhere to all Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management System policies, procedures, best practices, and client-specific site policies.
• Make a personal commitment and be accountable for HSE results, supporting team members through coaching and mentoring to achieve goals.
• Accept coaching and demonstrate ownership and improvement of HSE processes based on feedback and ongoing mentorship.