Organizational Development Analyst at Costco in Issaquah, WA

Costco IT is responsible for the technical future of Costco Wholesale, the third largest retailer in the world with wholesale operations in fourteen countries. Despite our size and explosive international expansion, we continue to provide a family, employee centric atmosphere in which our employees thrive and succeed. As proof, Costco ranks eighth in Forbes “World’s Best Employers”.

This is an environment unlike anything in the high-tech world and the secret of Costco’s success is its culture. The value Costco puts on its employees is well documented in articles from a variety of publishers including Bloomberg and Forbes. Our employees and our members come FIRST. Costco is well known for its generosity and community service and has won many awards for its philanthropy. The company joins with its employees to take an active role in volunteering by sponsoring many opportunities to help others.

Come join the Costco Wholesale IT family. Costco IT is a dynamic, fast-paced environment, working through exciting transformation efforts. We are building the next generation retail environment where you will be surrounded by dedicated and highly professional employees.

The Organizational Development Analyst plans and executes initiatives to improve productivity, execution, and organizational effectiveness. They develop, implement, oversee, communicate, and measure the effectiveness of programs that support the mission and strategic goals, and drive higher levels of employee adoption and solution usage. The Organizational Development Analyst determines employee development needs, defines requirements for assigned projects, and leads internal communication initiatives.

As a member of the Organizational Development Team, the Organizational Development Analyst plays a critical role in improving the effectiveness of organizational processes and structures. This position involves analyzing, developing, and implementing strategies that promote employee engagement and contribute to the organization's success.

If you want to be a part of one of the worldwide BEST companies “to work for”, simply apply and let your career be reimagined.

ROLE

● Creates and implements programs and process improvements that drive organizational results, support IT strategies and goals, and increase organizational effectiveness.

● Develops and implements plans, drives milestones, mitigates obstructions, and communicates project status to leaders/stakeholders to ensure successful project completion.

● Develops, leads the execution of, and advises management teams on communication plans that have impact to the IT Division.

● Applies innovative and forward-thinking strategies in the creation of effective, productive, and successful communications.

● Creates and communicates content using a variety of media platforms (i.e. video, elearning, podcast, print, live, etc.), in support of company/divisional goals and strategies.

● Analyzes data from surveys, reporting/analytics tools, and other sources to identify, prioritize and communicate organizational needs/challenges, influence leaders and measure success of change initiatives.

● Designs requested or need-based deliverables.

● Creates, and manages content, templates, and reference materials supporting the needs, requirements, and communications necessary to support the division.

● Actively seeks out and identifies topics to engage the organization.

● Develops and implements tools, strategies, and programs that leads to alignment of employee and company goals.

● Creates and executes plans to support IT business changes, strengthen company wide acceptance, and increase the adoption rate.

● Implements practices, processes, and procedures consistent with Costco's information security policy and IT standards.

● Identifies opportunities for streamlining, and increasing effectiveness through continuous process improvement.

Organizational Assessments, Strategies, and Process Improvement:

● Utilizes qualitative and quantitative data to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of organizational processes.

● Identifies opportunities for automation and process improvement.

● Collaborates to develop and implement action plans that enhance employee engagement, productivity, and overall organizational performance.

Employee Data:

● Maintains and updates IT organizational records and reports with accurate employee information.

● Ensures the accuracy and integrity of employee data (IT dept #s, job codes, locations, etc.) by performing regular audits.

● Develops and updates comprehensive job profiles in collaboration with department heads and managers.

● Ensures all job descriptions accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of each role.

● Conducts regular reviews and updates of job profiles to align with organizational changes and strategic goals.

● Generates custom reports and dashboards for key stakeholders.

● Facilitates the integration of IT employee data with HR systems, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.

Stakeholder Management:

● Identifies and collaborates with departments impacted by compensation programs and process improvements.

● Serves as the primary point of contact between IT and the HR and Payroll departments to ensure seamless communication and coordination.

Total Reward Programs:

● Makes recommendations to leadership related to our total rewards framework.

● Collaborates with leadership to align and implement compensation strategies.

● Oversees the year-end cycle, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.

● Maintains accurate records of salary adjustments, bonuses, and RSU distributions.

Other:

● Creates and maintains documentation for compensation processes and procedures.

● Partners closely with cross-functional management teams to effectively deliver programs across a diverse workforce.

REQUIRED

● Team player and able to work collaboratively.

● Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

● Able to work effectively, establish credibility, and build relationships at all levels.

● Skilled in organizing and analyzing data to provide actionable recommendations.

● Strong organizational skills: ability to think, plan, and execute on multiple projects simultaneously.

● Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

● Highly skilled in Google sheets.

● Strong personal initiative, problem-solving skills, and execution-oriented.

● Ability to articulate and communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences including leadership, executives, and consulting partners.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan to eligible employees.

Costco is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Costco is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to IT-Recruiting@costco.com

If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States. Applicants and employees for this position will not be sponsored for work authorization, including, but not limited to H1-B visas.

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