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OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.
At Columbia, we’re as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, we’re 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: “It’s 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 Company’s 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 company’s success by focusing on attracting and retaining diverse talent, building organizational effectiveness, and supporting the mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing of all employees.
As the Sr. HR Generalist, you will apply your advanced knowledge of HR to assist Columbia Sportswear’s employees and leaders. You will partner with managers and employees to guide and advise on polices such as, compensation, benefits, and employee relations. This role will be an important partner for staffing, on-boarding programs, policy explanation and training for managers. We encourage you to share creative solutions to support our efforts in relentless improvement related to internal HR programs, data gathering and analysis, manager coaching and training, and employee training and engagement.
HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Day-to-day quarterback to execute on escalated employee issues, generalist will provide guidance, explain complexities in global environments
Assisting middle managers and employees with development counseling
Through hands on support with employees and managers identifies trends within business and employee base on areas of improvement, training, etc.
Manages policy and practice tools and documents related to employee policies and procedures
Manages updates and reviews of Employee Handbook and ensures all information is up to date and pertinent
Aids Centers of Excellence regarding HR compliance to ensure all functions and appropriate parties are reviewing policies, legislation, etc.
Manages Investigations; performs initial intake, consults with Talent Partners where escalation and recommendations lead to a performance action
Provide management training on HR policies and procedures in a group or individual setting.
Continually enhance knowledge of state and federal regulations and current trends/practices pertaining to Human Resources. Provide expertise and ensure company practices comply with regulations. Attend training and educational courses to enhance knowledge of all HR areas.
YOU ARE
A collaborator who can foster and champion cross-functional partnership to solve problems
A coach and offer skill development suggestions including employee coaching, manager consultations
Strong communicator with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
Strong individual contributor with a proven track record of working independently and using sound judgment in addressing HR issues.
YOU HAVE
5-8 years demonstrated Human Resources experience as a generalist or specialist.
Bachelor’s Degree specializing in Human Resources, Communications or Social Sciences, or related field
Ability executes operationally with excellence. Beginning to develop specific strategy to manage a short-term goal business unit (annual goal).
Project management and organizational skills and the ability to translate complex projects into straightforward communications.
Possess an advanced level of knowledge related to OFLA/FMLA and legal employment practices and Federal/State labor laws.
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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.
