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Organizational Design Specialist

Yesterday Cincinnati, OH

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for developing and maintaining the structural framework within the organization to ensure alignment with strategic goals, operational efficiency, and workforce effectiveness. This role involves analyzing current organizational models, supporting the design and implementation of new structures and leveraging tools for data visualization and reporting. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Gather and analyze data related to headcount, roles, reporting structures and spans and layers to help diagnose situations, provide insights and develop comprehensive solutions.
  • Assess organizational health or a defined business unit to identify inefficiencies in design and work execution.
  • Maintains and update organizational charts and structure documentation, including quarterly reporting to ensure consistent compliance with recommended staffing models.
  • Support organizational design efforts and help facilitate feedback loops during design implementation.
  • Collaborate with HR Business Partners and business leaders to facilitate job creation and structural changes.
  • Partner with the compensation team and other stakeholders to determine job levels during organizational design.
  • Participate in organizational change projects and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
  • Track project milestones and deliverables.
  • Support preparation of materials for leaders and HR Business Partners on organizational design and structure principles.
  • Support the planning, implementation and sustainment of structural changes.
  • Travel 20% to field locations and business sites.
  • Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment.
  • Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner.
  • Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
  • Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
  • Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum
  • 3+ years of experience in project management, business/HR analyst, organizational design, organizational change management or business consulting.
  • Proven problem solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills; strong business acumen.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Ability to interpret and utilize data to drive decision making.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities and workload.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.


Desired
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational design/development, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with data analysis and/or visualization tools, such as Excel or Power BI.
  • Familiarity with HRIS systems.

Client-provided location(s): Cincinnati, OH
Job ID: kroger-174451
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-02-05T19:38:09

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Work Flexibility

      • Office Life and Perks

        • Vacation and Time Off

          • Financial and Retirement

            • 401(K)
            • Pension
            • Financial Counseling
          • Professional Development

            • Leadership Training Program
            • Tuition Reimbursement
            • Promote From Within
          • Diversity and Inclusion

            • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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