HR Talent Strategy & Organizational Effectiveness Manager

About the Role:

The HR Talent Strategy & Organizational Effectiveness Manager leads the design and execution of enterprise talent and organizational development strategies, ensuring alignment with business priorities and future workforce needs. This role partners closely with senior leaders to strengthen leadership capability, drive succession planning, and enhance overall organizational performance through data-driven, scalable programs

• Own and drive the enterprise talent and leadership development strategy aligned to business goals and workforce planning needs

• Lead enterprise-wide talent review and succession planning, identifying risks, readiness gaps, and pipeline needs for critical roles

• Establish governance and standards for talent management processes to ensure consistent, objective decision-making

• Partner with senior leaders and HR to shape workforce strategy, strengthen bench depth, and enable internal mobility

• Drive organizational effectiveness and culture initiatives using data and insights to improve leadership impact and team performance

• Define success metrics and evaluate the impact of talent programs, translating insights into continuous improvement actions

• Oversee the full lifecycle of leadership and professional development programs across in-person, virtual, and digital platforms

• Lead and develop a team of talent and development professionals, fostering a high-performance, learning-focused culture

• Ensure operational excellence, including budget management, compliance, and audit readiness across all talent processes

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's preferred)

• 10+ years of experience in talent management, organizational development, or a related discipline

• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-level development programs in a corporate or large organizational environment

• Strong strategic thinker with the ability to align talent initiatives to business goals and workforce planning needs

• Experience leading enterprise talent reviews, succession planning, and performance management processes

• Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leaders and influence decision-making using data and insights

• Expertise in leadership development, coaching, and organizational effectiveness strategies

• Experience building and leading high-performing teams and fostering a culture of continuous learning

• Strong understanding of governance, compliance, and risk management in HR processes

• Professional certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, CPLP, or similar) preferred

• Willingness to travel occasionally for training, conferences, or business meetings

The pay range for this role is $120,000.00 to $150,000.00.

The pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.

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

1301 A Street Tacoma WA 98402

Our Benefits:

We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits.

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 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without 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: View email address on click.appcast.io .

To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:

Our posted job opportunities are only intended for individuals seeking employment at 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 resumes to this site or to any Columbia Bank employee and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited unless requested directly by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.