Organizational Design Lead

Your future role at a glance Location: Remote Department: Org Design and HR Integration Schedule: Full-time, Days Salary Range: $116,413.44- $162,413.44 per year Eligible for an annual bonus incentive #LI-Remote #HRJob Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Benefits that help you thrive Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more How you’ll make an impact in this role Serve as a strategic partner for Human Resources (HR) teams in ensuring end-to-end delivery throughout the design and implementation of organizational changes. Collaborate with the HR team to embed associate-centric, mission-focused design solutions to achieve goals related to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, closures, and large-scale intra-company transfer initiatives. Drive operational rigor through workforce stabilization, talent calibration through structure, and role transformation through enabling a positive associate experience. Provide data-driven recommendations for role alignment, span of control, and capacity management. Develop and maintain a standard approach, inclusive of processes, materials and mechanisms, to support consistent practices. Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies to address risks, barriers and challenges. Analyze workforce data and identify areas of improvement from the design and mitigates risk. Create key performance indicators or tracking mechanisms for measuring success and reporting. Provide a clear line of sight to end users of progress made toward full design and execution of the design. Develop processes and methods to capture, monitor, and disseminate updates and critical information to key stakeholders. What minimum requirements you’ll need Education: High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred. What additional preferences we're seeking Demonstrated experience independently leading complex organization design engagements from diagnosis through implementation, including operating models, governance, role and accountability design, decision rights, and spans and layers. Advanced proficiency in Excel and analysis of workforce, financial, operational, or organizational data, with the ability to translate findings into clear, executive-ready recommendations. Proven ability to facilitate senior leaders, constructively explore initial requests, navigate competing perspectives, and influence organizational decisions without formal authority. Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent engagements in a large, matrixed organization, engaging cross-functional partners early and navigating tension among local, functional, and enterprise priorities; healthcare or multi-market experience preferred. 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