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Organizational Change Specialist

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Organizational Change Specialist

Posted 2 Months Ago

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Maple Plain, MN, USA

Hybrid

67K-90K Annually

Junior

3D Printing • Other

The Role

Support development and execution of change management activities: impact assessments, stakeholder engagement, messaging, training coordination, adoption tracking, reporting, and continuous improvement. Partner across teams to help employees adopt new processes and technologies and grow a change management community of practice.

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Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace.  So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply!  You can help make our company even better.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself.  We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.

Why Protolabs?

We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.

Join Our Team as anOrganizational Change Specialist!

This is a HYBRID role - onsite Tuesday-Thursday in Maple Plain, MN.

Join our growing Change Management team and help shape how our organization evolves and adapts! In this role, you'll support initiatives that help employees adopt new processes, technologies, and ways of working, while building valuable experience in organizational change, communications, learning, and project execution.

This is an ideal opportunity for an early-career professional or someone looking to transition into Change Management, HR, Learning & Development, or Project Management. No direct change management experience is required. We're seeking a collaborative, adaptable, and curious individual with strong communication skills and a desire to make a meaningful impact.

What You Will Do:

Support the development and execution of change management strategies that drive successful adoption of new processes, systems, and ways of working.
Assist with change impact assessments, stakeholder analysis, and organizational readiness activities.
Build strong partnerships across teams to align stakeholders, foster engagement, and support business objectives.
Develop and deliver clear, targeted communications and engagement plans for impacted audiences.
Partner with Learning & Development to create training materials and coordinate learning activities that support adoption.
Facilitate workshops, meetings, and feedback sessions to build understanding and commitment to change.
Monitor adoption, identify risks and gaps, and recommend actions to improve change outcomes.
Provide status updates, insights, and recommendations to leaders on change effectiveness.
Capture lessons learned and help establish best practices for future initiatives.
Support senior change practitioners while developing foundational skills in change management, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and organizational development.
Bring curiosity, resourcefulness, and continuous improvement ideas to enhance how we support employees through change.

What It Takes:

Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Change Management, Business Administration, Psychology, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field — or comparable experience.

2+ years of professional experience in any industry or function. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and transferable skills who are interested in pursuing a career in Organizational Change are encouraged to apply.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, build trusted relationships, influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing environments.

Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.

Proficiency in Microsoft tools; familiarity with AI technologies.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and adapt to changing business needs.

Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to identify opportunities for improvement.

Demonstrated empathy, curiosity, and a passion for helping people navigate change.

Whats In It For You:

We offer a competitive salary and total rewards package

We offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:

Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)

Dental and Vision

Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid caregiver leave

You will receive at least 3 weeks of PTO + Wellness + Holiday Pay + Volunteer Hours

401k with company match and immediate vest

Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate

Matching grants through Protolabs foundation

And More!

Proto Labs maintains ITAR-compliant operations in all of our United States based facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.

Proto Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Physical Demands:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. However, there may be job duties that require the employee to spend time in the manufacturing areas exposed to machinery and noise; eye protection occasionally required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, HR, Change Management, Business Administration, Psychology, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field, or comparable experience
2+ years of professional experience
Proficiency with Microsoft tools including SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook
Familiarity with AI technologies
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to tailor messaging to different audiences
Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels
Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate ambiguity
Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities and ability to identify improvement opportunities
Demonstrated empathy, curiosity, and passion for helping people navigate change
Hybrid work schedule based in Maple Plain (in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Must meet ITAR-eligible status: U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (green card), or refugee/asylee (temporary visa holders not eligible)

Protolabs Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Protolabs and has not been reviewed or approved by Protolabs.

Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision options are broadly available and described as good to excellent. Additional protections like short- and long-term disability and life insurance bolster the overall package.
Leave & Time Off Breadth — A starting PTO allotment plus paid holidays, along with added wellness and volunteer time, is emphasized, with some roles noting PTO growth over tenure. Paid caregiver leave appears in postings and supports flexibility for life events.
Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting is offered, supporting long-term savings. This foundation is frequently cited alongside core financial benefits as a strong element of total rewards.

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The Company

HQ: Maple Plain, MN

1,085 Employees

What We Do

Protolabs is the world's fastest digital manufacturing source for rapid prototyping and on-demand production. The technology-enabled company produces custom parts and assemblies in as fast as 1 day with automated 3D printing, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and injection molding processes. Our digital approach to manufacturing enables accelerated time to market, reduces development and production costs, and minimizes risk throughout the product life cycle. 3D Printing Our 3D printing service offers a wide selection of materials and technologies to create prototypes and end-use parts with complex geometries and detailed features. With tight process controls, careful design reviews, and extensive quality monitoring, we ensure precise and repeatable 3D-printed parts, every time. CNC Machining We use 3- and 5-axis milling along with turning to machine parts from commercial-grade plastics and metals. Our online quoting system and automated manufacturing process enable us to ship parts within 24 hours, helping customers accelerate development and reduce time to market. Sheet Metal Fabrication Protolabs is an industry leader in quick-turn sheet metal parts for both prototyping and low-volume production. Our digital approach to manufacturing enables us to fabricate sheet metal parts in as fast as 5 days. Additionally, we can support our customers’ development efforts with component assemblies, several finish options, and screen printing. Injection Molding Our injection molding service offers two options—prototyping and on-demand manufacturing—which provide customers a tooling solution that aligns with their project’s requirements. It’s used for quick-turn prototyping, bridge tooling, and low-volume production of up to 10,000+ parts in 15 days or less.