Columbia Sportswear, Inc.:
SR. HR Business Partner - Distribution Center, Portland OR Job in Burlington, VT

OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.
At Columbia, were as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, were proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground.
Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: Its perfect. Now make it better. As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving.
We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.

And we believe in you.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Columbia Sportswear Companys Human Resources organization aims to advance company strategy and connect talented people with their passions through work and a life outside. We need passionate people to create exceptional products, differentiated consumer experiences and to grow the business. Our teams ensure the companys success by focusing on attracting and retaining diverse talent, building organizational effectiveness, and supporting the mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing of all employees.

The Distribution Center HR Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The HRBP serves as a consultant on HR-related needs and assess and integrates HR-related needs. Communicating those needs proactively, the HRBP seeks to develop integrated solutions in partnerships with HR Centers of Excellence and Shared Services. The HRBP formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added services to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP maintains an effective level of Business Literacy about the business unit's strategy, goals, culture, and competition.

HOWYOULLMAKE A DIFFERENCE
Builds relationships of trust and respect across the team to facilitate effective coaching and guidance on leading through significant change, talent moves and selection and overall business execution.
Participate with business in leadership meetings, off-site strategic sessions; facilitate development and strategic discussion with leadership team.
Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies specific to business unit needs.
Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues in partnership with Employee Relations function.
Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions in partnership with employee relations).
Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation as needed.
Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs to support the business unit objectives.
Performs other related duties as assigned
Regional partners are additionally responsible for more operational activities as it relates to local laws and regulations.US partners will utilize shared services for support as it relates to HR operations and employee support for HR specific needs.
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YOU ARE
Strategic, applying data, best practices, and innovation to support Columbia Sportswear employees within a Distribution Space. Not only develops the strategy, but the plan and drives to execution.
Adept at building rapport and maintaining cross functional relationships for the purpose of collaboration, problem solving, Leadership Coaching, Talent Development, and execution focus.
Continuous improvement focused, capable of advancing and leading complex programs and system design.

YOUHAVE
Minimum 8-10 years of Human Resources or related experience.
Applied, proven experience developing and executing on global business transformations.
Demonstrated performance driving HR strategy in a highly dynamic, matrixed environment.
Ability to execute both operationally and strategically.
Exemplary communications skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with all levels in the organization - associate to executive
Exceptional project management and organizational skills and the ability to translate complex projects into straightforward communications.

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At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CSC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business
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Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we've been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing.


This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.


At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CSC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.