Job Description
Job Summary:
The Organizational Development Consultant serves as the primary strategic advisor and single point of contact (Client Manager) for assigned business units through the HRBP team across Organizational Effectiveness, Engagement, Performance Management, Learning & Development, Talent, and Change functions. This role partners with leaders and internal L&OD resources to deliver integrated, enterprise-aligned solutions that enhance organizational performance, leadership capability, workforce effectiveness, and culture.
Applies advanced organizational consulting concepts to diagnose complex business challenges and lead cross-functional initiatives spanning organizational design, leadership development, performance management, workforce planning, engagement, and change management.
Department Summary:
UCSF Human Resources has a mission of attracting, developing and retaining outstanding and diverse people with a vision of being a strategic and trusted partner empowering the UCSF Health community to leverage their talents. Human Resources is committed to providing an outstanding customer experience, leading workforce strategies, creating an engaging environment focused on continuous improvement for the HR team, and demonstrating value to the organization.
Operating Model
This role works together with HR Business Partners, who remain the primary connection to the business. The Organizational Consultant supports that relationship by helping bring together the right mix of resources across Organizational Effectiveness, Engagement, Performance Management, Learning & Development, Talent, and Change.
Rather than operating independently, this role helps connect the dots—making sure leaders get coordinated, practical support that aligns to their priorities. The focus is on simplifying how the business engages with these services and ensuring everything comes together in a clear, cohesive way.
% of time | Essential Function (Yes/No) |
Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor) |
| 30% | Yes | Strategic Business Partnership (Single Point of Contact)
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| 25% | yes | Integration Across OE&T Functions
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| 15% | Yes | Organizational Effectiveness & Design
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| 10% | Yes | Leadership Development & Performance Management
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| 10% | Yes | Engagement, Culture & Change
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| 5% | Yes | Workforce & Talent Strategy Alignment
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| 5% | Yes | Analytics & Impact Measurement
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| 100% | (To update total %, enter the amount of time in whole numbers (without the % symbol - e.g., 15, 20) then highlight the total sum (e.g., 1%) at the bottom of the column and press F9. The total sum should add up to 100%.) |
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
- 5 – 7 years directly related experience in organizational development.
- Advanced knowledge of organizational development, organizational design, engagement, performance management, and change methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders and integrate multiple organizational disciplines into cohesive solutions
- Strong consulting, relationship management, and stakeholder alignment skills in complex, matrixed environments
- Experience coordinating across Learning & Development, Talent, Engagement, Performance Management, and Change functions
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
- Strong facilitation, communication, and presentation skills
- Ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives with a high degree of autonomy
- Ability to translate enterprise strategies into practical, business-specific solutions
- Strong project management and execution capabilities
Preferred:
- Advanced degree in organizational development, business administration, or related field preferred.
- Experience in academic health systems or large, matrixed organizations