Organizational Development Partner

About the Role Shape the future of our organization by driving culture, leadership excellence, and talent strategies that empower employees, strengthen succession pipelines, and accelerate business success. Horizon Farm Credit is seeking an Organizational Development Partner to join our team. One position is available. Qualified candidate may work in Mechanicsburg, PA, Chambersburg, PA or Westminster, MD. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design and implementation of organizational development initiatives that support culture transformation, employee engagement, and strategic business alignment.
• Develop and manage enterprise-wide performance management programs that promote continuous feedback, employee growth and development, accountability, and high performance.
• Develop and facilitate succession planning frameworks, talent reviews, leadership pipeline strategies, and development plans to strengthen organizational readiness.
• Analyze engagement surveys, stay interviews, performance trends, exit interviews, and other organizational data to identify insights and recommend actionable solutions.
• Facilitate strategic planning, team effectiveness, and leadership alignment sessions that promote collaboration and organizational success.
• Partner with HR, Communications, and Learning & Development teams to ensure integration of people strategies throughout the employee lifecycle and learning strategies and solutions.
• Coach leaders on organizational effectiveness, change management, team dynamics, feedback practices, and leadership development.
• Develop and deliver tools and resources that promote psychological safety, inclusive leadership, and team accountability.
• Utilize available data, tools, and resources to identify trends and insights to advise leadership regarding strategic decisions.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in organizational development, psychology, HR, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of eight years of progressive experience in organizational development, performance management, or talent strategy roles.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-level performance and succession planning processes, pipeline strategies, leadership models, and competency frameworks.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with great sensitivity.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and with high motivation; strong reasoning abilities and sound judgment.
• Ability to work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
• Proven facilitation skills and the ability to engage leaders at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative data and analyze and synthesize complex organizational data into actionable insights.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and build trust across functional lines. Drive alignment and adoption of new systems and behaviors sustaining momentum beyond initial rollout.
• Knowledge of engagement platforms, talent review systems, and OD tools and models.
• Ability to travel, sometimes overnight, to/from other branch offices, associations, AgFirst, and other facilities.
• Adaptable and flexible to a changing work environment.

Nice to Have

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with enterprise-level performance and succession planning tools, leadership models, and competency frameworks.
• Strong change management, coaching, and consulting skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $98,000-$122,000 per year.
• Medical insurance with dental and vision care options.
• 401(k) with significant employer matching.
• Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer time to support work/life balance.
• Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities.
• Student loan reimbursement, leadership and career development opportunities.
• Paid maternity and bonding leave, paid short-term disability.