ABOUT THE POSITION
The Sr HR Business Partner is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. Serves as a consultant to senior leadership on HR-related needs and assesses and integrates HR solutions that enable the business to meet its objectives. Develops integrated solutions in partnership with HR Centers of Excellence (COE) and shared services by communicating needs proactively. Formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added services to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization, and maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's strategy, goals, culture, and competition. Partners with Supply Chain and GCC leaders to deliver HR programs that support performance, engagement, and employee growth.HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
40% Executes on the HR aspects of short and long-term strategic initiatives of the function and business including organization design transformation, skills transformation, and workforce planning.
20% Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies specific to business unit needs.
20% Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues in partnership with employee relations function.
10% 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.
15% Participates with business in leadership meetings and off-site strategic sessions. Facilitates development and strategic discussion with leadership team.
30% Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management.
Understands the need for appropriate data privacy protections when working with employee data.
5% Performs other duties as assigned.
YOU ARE
7+ years of HR Business Partner experience
Strong exposure to Technology and multi-function stakeholders
Mandatory GCC or global captive experience
YOU HAVE
Partner with senior leaders on workforce and talent strategy
Lead organization design, succession planning, and change initiatives
Coach leaders on performance, engagement, and transformation
Manage complex employee relations and organizational risk
Ensure alignment with global HR frameworks and governance
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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.
Skills Required
- 7+ years of HR Business Partner experience
- Strong exposure to technology and multifunction stakeholders
- Mandatory GCC or global captive experience
- Experience partnering with senior leaders on workforce and talent strategy
- Experience leading organization design, succession planning, and change initiatives
- Experience coaching leaders on performance, engagement, and transformation
- Experience managing complex employee relations and organizational risk
- Understanding of global HR frameworks and governance
Columbia Sportswear Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Columbia Sportswear Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Columbia Sportswear Company.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and mental-health support. The overall package is often framed as a strong pillar of the total rewards offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a meaningful component of the package, including a 401(k) with company matching and references to profit-sharing or related retirement programs. This retirement support is repeatedly presented as a core benefit that adds stability to total compensation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle-oriented perks stand out, including a strong product discount, fitness/wellness support, commuter benefits, and paid volunteer time. These perks are frequently treated as material offsets to base-pay perceptions in certain roles.
Columbia Sportswear Company Insights
What We Do
Based in Portland, Oregon, Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM) is a global outdoor brand that crafts active lifestyle gear fortified with industry-leading technologies and tested in our backyard. Our apparel, footwear, and accessories reflect our Pacific Northwest heritage and indomitable spirit.
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