Job Description

Organizational Development Consultant

Organizational Development Consultant Location: Portland, OR (with some travel required) Duration: One year contract Schedule: MondayFriday, Full-Time Compensation: $48$60 per hour, DOE

Position Overview

A long-standing client of LHH Recruitment is seeking an experienced Organizational Development Consultant to support enterprise-wide change and transformation initiatives. This role focuses on strengthening organizational effectiveness through people-centered strategies that align talent, processes, and culture with business priorities. The consultant will partner closely with leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure successful adoption of change initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Drives enterprise change initiatives by designing and executing people-centered strategies that strengthen organizational performance and support business priorities.
• Partners closely with leaders and cross-functional teams to plan, coordinate, and deliver change efforts, ensuring alignment across departments and levels of the organization.
• Evaluates the scope and impact of proposed changes by analyzing readiness, identifying risks, and mapping affected stakeholders to support successful transitions.
• Assesses workforce capabilities related to future-state processes and tools, and recommends targeted learning, training, or development solutions where gaps exist.
• Develops clear, compelling communication approaches that keep employees informed, engaged, and aligned throughout periods of change.
• Works alongside managers and leaders to effectively cascade messaging and reinforce key changes with their teams.
• Leads adoption efforts for new systems, processes, technologies, and organizational initiatives to ensure sustainable implementation.
• Builds strong relationships with stakeholders to foster understanding, buy-in, and advocacy for change initiatives.
• Maintains awareness of emerging change management practices and applies relevant insights to continuously improve outcomes.
• Operates with a high degree of autonomy, navigating complex challenges independently while escalating only the most critical issues as needed.
• Provides coaching and guidance to team members and collaborates with leadership to advance broader departmental and organizational goals.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in organizational development, change management, or a closely related discipline.
• Bachelors Degree in Business, Human Resources or similar is required
• Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise or large-scale organizational change initiatives.
• Strong understanding of organizational development principles, change frameworks, and workforce enablement strategies.
• Proven ability to influence and partner with leaders and stakeholders at all levels without direct authority.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing messaging for diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and thrive in complex, evolving environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically as required.

Pay Details: $48.00 to $60.00 per hour Search managed by: Ashley Armstrong Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Military connected talent encouraged to apply Ref: US_EN_27_814410_3120865

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