Senior Organizational Development Business Partner

At Associated Electric Cooperative, we're committed to providing reliable energy to the communities we serve with passion and precision. We're a tight-knit team dedicated to keeping the lights on and the energy flowing smoothly across our expansive network!

From technical to operational to professional disciplines, our team brings a wide variety of skills, talents, and expertise to the table. We believe in both dedicating ourselves to excellence and investing in your growth.

As a Senior Organizational Development Business Partner, you will partner with leaders across the organization to shape the Cooperative’s leadership pipeline, succession strategy, and enterprise development priorities. This role leads initiatives that strengthen bench readiness, elevate leadership capability, and ensure future organizational strength.

What You’ll Do

• Establish and lead enterprise-wide leadership development and succession strategies that align with business priorities.
• Advise leaders on organizational effectiveness and lead employee engagement strategy, using data to drive measurable results.
• Lead complex change initiatives, ensuring successful adoption and sustained impact.
• Design and optimize systems and analytics that measure the effectiveness of OD programs, providing clear insights and recommendations.
• Strengthen workforce pipeline readiness, including energy career awareness initiatives that support future talent needs.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in organizational development, industrial organizational psychology, human resources, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Seven or more years of progressive HR or organizational development experience.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives from strategy through execution.
• Strong strategic reasoning skills and the ability to use data and insight to influence decision making.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office tools and Human Capital Management systems to evaluate and improve talent initiatives.

While this posting reflects Senior-level scope, candidates with a minimum of three years’ experience may be considered at the Organizational Development Business Partner level.

What Associated provides:

• We are committed to rewarding talent with top pay. Your efforts will be recognized with a total compensation package that reflects your experience and contributions.
• Plan for your future with confidence! We offer a robust 401(k) program with a generous employer match to help you build the financial future you deserve.
• We know how important work-life integration is. Recharge with PTO and enjoy paid holidays, ensuring you have time to unwind and pursue your passions outside of work.
• Your health matters to us! Stay covered beginning on your first day of employment with our premier healthcare plan that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.

At Associated Electric Cooperative, all of our 700+ employees across MO/AR/OK territory play a crucial role in powering our mission! Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find endless opportunities for career development here. Join us in an environment where your contribution is valued, and your career can thrive as we work together to keep the lights on!

Ready to Energize your career? Visit our website at www.aeci.org/careers to learn more about Associated and apply for a position. 

Equal Opportunity Statement:

AECI is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. Please reference the contact information below if you require assistance in filling out an application. Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to an appointment.

An equal opportunity employer and provider/disability/veteran.