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Human Resources and Employee Relations Director

Columbia Bank • Irvine, CA • 2h ago

Human Resources

Tacoma, Washington

Coeur d Alene, Idaho

Liberty Lake, Washington

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Portland, Oregon

Irvine, California

Description

About the Role:

As a key member of our executive HR leadership team, the SVP of Employee Relations and HR Business Partners sets the vision and strategy for these critical functions across the enterprise. This role drives organizational culture, aligns HR practices with business objectives, and serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.

You'll lead a high-performing team, oversee enterprise-wide employee relations, and ensure compliance with employment laws. From shaping policies to managing complex investigations and litigation, you'll influence at all levels and champion a positive, inclusive workplace.

Your Impact:

Lead and mentor senior professionals across Employee Relations and HR Business Partner teams.

Set strategy for ER and HRBP functions in partnership with the CHRO and business leaders.

Oversee employment litigation, regulatory matters, and high-profile investigations.

Partner with executives on workforce planning, policy design, and compliance across multiple states.

Deliver executive-level reports and recommendations to drive business outcomes.

Use data and analytics to identify trends, mitigate risk, and improve organizational health.

Build strong relationships with senior leaders, legal counsel, and external advisors.

Support major initiatives, including M&A and organizational restructuring.

About You:

Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred.

10+ years of experience in employee relations and HR business partnership within large, complex organizations.

Deep expertise in federal and state employment laws and compliance.

Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive strategic initiatives.

Exceptional communication skills-clear, concise, and executive-ready.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to shape the future of HR at an enterprise level, lead transformative initiatives, and make a lasting impact on organizational culture. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for people and business, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Location(s): Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s).

Tacoma, WA

Spokane, WA

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Portland, OR

Lake Oswego, OR

Irvine, CA

About Us:

At Columbia, we create a great place to work by offering a unique brand of relationship banking and fostering a culture where associates thrive. We are dedicated to supporting our customers and communities, and we can only achieve this through the dedication of ourassociates.

We value Trust, Ownership, Growth, Empathy, Teamwork, Heart, Enjoyment, and Relationships, and we are eager to meet candidates who embody these core values. We are always on the lookout for results-focused individuals who can think independently, work collaboratively, and support our broader purpose.

Think of us as financial partners, because at Columbia, we believe the best way forward is together. Together for people. Together for business. Together for better.

Our Benefits:

We offer a competitive total rewards package including basewagesand comprehensive benefits. Thepayrange for this role is $185,000.00 to $215,000.00, and the pay rate for theselected candidate isdependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The rolemay beeligible for performance-based incentive compensation, and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.

We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.

Our Commitment to Diversity :

Columbia Bank isan equal opportunityand affirmative actionemployercommitted to employing, engaging, and developinga diverse workforce.Allqualifiedapplicants will receive considerationfor employmentwithout regard to race, color,national origin,religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics.If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s),please let us know by email: [email protected] .

To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:

Our posted job opportunities are onlyintendedfor individuals seekingemploymentat Columbia Bank.Columbia Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and Columbia Bank will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume submissions.Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles, applications,or resumestothis site or toany Columbia Bank employeeand any such submissionswill be consideredunsolicitedunlessrequesteddirectlyby a member of the Talent Acquisition team.

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