Director, Organizational Development & Learning

About the role

The Director of Organizational Development & Learning (OD&L) provides strategic leadership for enterprise-wide learning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness initiatives across Tamarack Health. This role partners with senior leaders, clinical and operational leadership, and Human Resources to strengthen culture, build leadership capability, and support high-quality, patient-centered care in a highly regulated and community-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Strategic & Hands-On Leadership
  • Lead the OD&L strategy aligned with Tamarack Health’s mission and priorities.
  • Advise senior leaders on culture, engagement, leadership effectiveness, and change.
  • Manage and develop a multidisciplinary OD&L team, budgets, learning technologies, and vendors.
• Organizational Development & Change
  • Support organizational design, role clarity, and workforce planning.
  • Partner with HR on engagement and culture insights, turning data into action.
  • Embed change management practices and lead initiatives that strengthen communication and collaboration.
• Learning & Leadership Development
  • Oversee leadership development for senior, departmental, clinical, and emerging leaders.
  • Equip new leaders with practical coaching and performance management tools.
  • Ensure learning programs meet regulatory, accreditation, and patient safety requirements.
  • Deliver blended learning solutions across in-person, virtual, and digital formats.
• Clinical & Community Partnership
  • Collaborate with HR, Nursing, Medical Staff, and Quality to advance clinical excellence and patient safety.
  • Support interdisciplinary teamwork, onboarding competency, and continuous learning.
  • Align leadership and learning initiatives with Tamarack Health’s community mission.
• Measurement & Continuous Improvement
  • Establish metrics for engagement, leadership readiness, and learning effectiveness.
  • Use data to inform strategy and demonstrate ROI.
  • Continuously refine programs based on outcomes, feedback, and evolving healthcare needs.

Requirements

• Education/Experience
  • Required: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in organizational development, learning, or talent management.
  • 5+ years of direct leadership experience overseeing staff and programs.
  • Experience working in the healthcare industry with clinical leaders, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Strong facilitation, coaching, and change management skills.
  • Proven success leading large-scale change initiatives.
  • Experience with learning management systems.
  • Preferred: Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
  • Certification in change management, executive coaching, or leadership development.
  • Familiarity with accreditation, regulatory, and compliance requirements (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, DNV).
• Professional Skills & Expectations
  • Executive presence and credibility with leaders.
  • Systems thinking within a complex healthcare environment.
  • Change leadership and resilience.
  • Strong facilitation, coaching, and consulting skills.
  • Data-informed decision-making.
  • Commitment to patient-centered care, quality, and workforce well-being.
  • Travel as needed.

Location

This position is on-site and can be located in Ashland or Hayward, Wisconsin.