# Organizational Development (OD) Specialist — Abdul Hadi Al Qahtani & Sons (AHQ Group)

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Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 14,700 to 24,500 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2025-06-22
Apply: https://ahq-qahtani.odoo.com/jobs/detail/organizational-development-od-specialist-498

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## Description

Hiring company: AHQ - Admin Division

Job Summary:
We are seeking a forward-thinking and results-driven
Organizational
Development (OD) Specialist
to join the
Human Resources Department
of a
diversified group of companies
operating in
Saudi Arabia
.
The OD Specialist will play a key role in designing, developing, and
implementing strategic initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness,
foster a high-performance culture, and support business growth and
transformation across the group.
Key Responsibilities:
Organizational Development
Design and implement OD strategies,
frameworks, and programs to improve organizational effectiveness and
support change initiatives.
Lead organizational assessments and
diagnostics to identify performance gaps, culture issues, and
development opportunities.
Facilitate structural changes and
workforce planning aligned with business strategy.
Support mergers, acquisitions,
restructuring, and other transformation efforts from an OD and change
management perspective.
Talent Management & Leadership
Development
Develop and implement leadership
development programs, succession planning, and career pathing
initiatives.
Conduct competency modeling and talent
mapping in coordination with HR Business Partners.
Identify high-potential employees and
support development plans for key talent across the group.
Change Management & Culture
·
Develop and manage change
management strategies for organizational initiatives.
·
Partner with senior leadership to
embed a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
·
Facilitate workshops and training
sessions to drive engagement, cultural alignment, and leadership
effectiveness.
Performance & Engagement
·
Support the implementation and
continuous improvement of performance management systems and processes.
·
Lead employee engagement
initiatives and analyze survey data to provide actionable insights and
recommendations.
·
Track and report OD KPIs to
evaluate effectiveness of programs and interventions.
Key Skills & Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources,
Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field
(Master’s preferred).
Experience: Minimum
5–7 years of experience in Organizational Development or a similar HR
specialty role, preferably in a corporate or group company environment.
Leadership: Leadership: Strong ability
to manage the office, coordinate meeting schedules, and ensure they are
organized.
Expertise: Experience in designing and
implementing large-scale OD initiatives and change management projects.
Skills:
Strong knowledge of modern OD tools,
assessments, frameworks, and methodologies.
Professional certification in OD, HR, or
coaching is an advantage (e.g., SHRM, CIPD, Prosci).
Excellent communication, facilitation,
and stakeholder engagement skills.
Fluent in
English
;
Arabic
proficiency is a plus.

## Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred). Minimum 5–7 years of experience in Organizational Development or a similar HR specialty role, preferably in a corporate or group company environment. Professional certification in OD, HR, or coaching is an advantage (e.g., SHRM, CIPD, Prosci).

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