Organizational Development Manager

For more than 36 years, St. Mary Development has been committed to providing quality affordable housing and services to those in need. The organization has developed 82 affordable apartment communities representing nearly 6,200 housing units.

St. Mary Development has received the William J. Graves Ohio Housing Excellence Award for statewide leadership in affordable housing. The organization is CORES certified and a charter member of NeighborWorks America.

At St. Mary Development, we believe our work is a calling from God. Our mission is carried out in two primary ways :

· Developing affordable housing for seniors and families

· Providing wrap-around social service support through community health work, service coordination, and prevention services

Position Summary:

The Organizational Development Manager supports the mission of St. Mary Development by strengthening the organization’s internal systems, culture, and employee development strategies. This role works across departments to ensure that staff, leadership, and programs are aligned with the organization’s mission, values, and strategic goals.

The position provides leadership in employee engagement, performance management, professional development, and organizational effectiveness. The Organizational Development Manager also collaborates with key teams including Resident Services, Real Estate Development, Outcomes, and Fundraising to ensure the organization continues to meet community needs while maintaining strong operational and compliance practices.

Essential Job Function / Responsibilities:

Organizational Development & Employee Engagement

• Lead initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, organizational culture, and staff retention.
• Recruit, hire, and onboard new employees in alignment with the organization’s mission and values.
• Provide training and professional growth opportunities for employees.
• Lead performance evaluation and merit review processes to ensure consistency and support talent development.
• Identify leadership development and succession planning opportunities within the organization.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to staff regarding employee needs, workplace concerns, and organizational policies.

Human Resource Administration

• Manage employee benefits, compensation programs, and HR related systems.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws as well as organizational certifications and credentials.
• Maintain confidential corporate documents and HR records.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions and workplace concerns.

Cross Department Collaboration

• Work with the Resident Services team to identify supportive service opportunities for new housing developments and resident programs.
• Collaborate with the Outcomes Manager and Fundraising Manager to support program reporting, outcome measurement, and organizational compliance.
• Partner with the Real Estate Development team to assist with identifying resident needs and ensuring resident satisfaction in new and existing communities.
• Support initiatives that connect staff resources, resident services, and development goals to strengthen overall organizational impact.

Governance, Strategy & Reporting

• Develop and manage Board monitoring reports and organizational performance updates.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing organizational data and trends.
• Investigate new opportunities that support the mission and long-term sustainability of the organization.
• Represent the organization and communicate the mission when working with partners, community groups, and stakeholders.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain current professional knowledge through industry publications, training, and professional networks.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in an HR-related discipline with a focus on Operational Management
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Proficient experience and ability to use MS Word, Excel, and other software used by the organization required.
• Team-work oriented
• Must be able to pass pre-employment testing.

Competencies:

• Adaptability: Demonstrate ability to adjust style appropriately when there is considerable controversy and ambiguity concerning the best way forward. Listen carefully and respectfully to voices inside and outside the company for new information that might require a change of direction and thinks creatively about possible new ways of doing things; shift strategy to the demands of a situation.
• Initiative: Evaluate and act on strategies for solving problems and meeting objectives; plan for upcoming opportunities/areas of concern and take the appropriate action; generate new ideas that increase efficiency.
• Professionalism: Build a positive work environment by having beneficial and effective interactions with internal and external partners; adapt communication style that encourages a collaborative, dynamic team; develop a reliable and dependable reputation that leaves a lasting impression for all stakeholders.
• Technical skill: Demonstrate knowledge/skill in a technical area; effectively apply this knowledge to solve a range of problems and execute the mission and goals of the organization.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Frequent standing, walking and sitting are required.
• Frequent talking and hearing, expressing and exchanging ideas required.
• Clarity of vision from 20 inches to 20 feet or more frequently required.
• Frequent use of work related tools, being able to fully utilize a computer, printer, facsimile, scanner required.
• Occasional lifting/carrying, raising/lowering an object from one level to another up to 15 lbs required.

Environmental Conditions: Work is generally performed in an office environment with adequate lighting and controlled temperature - frequently

Travel Requirements:

Regular local travel required; 1 overnight trip per year.

Compensation & benefits:

• Competitive pay with an annual bonus program
• Health and dental paid 90% (ICHRA plan)
• HSA with an annual contribution
• 401(k) with matching
• Basic term life insurance paid 100%
• $55 Monthly cell phone stipend
• Mileage reimbursement
• Short-term disability insurance
• Competitive PTO
• Open-door communication at all levels
• Commitment to training, growth, and ongoing education

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $75,000