Principal Business Process Analyst

This position is designated as a hybrid role based out of our headquarters near Portland, Oregon. The current expectation is for employees to work onsite four days per week, subject to change based on business needs. This in-office requirement may be adjusted at the discretion of the company.PrincipalBusinessProcessAnalystABOUTTHEPOSITIONThe HR Shared Services organization is focused on transforming the employee experience through operational excellence, process optimization, automation, and innovative technology solutions.Aswecontinueinvestinginenterprise-wideHRtransformation,weareseekingaPrincipalBusinessProcessAnalysttoleadstrategicinitiativesthatimprovescalability,efficiency,andservicedeliveryacrossourglobalHRoperations.In this highly visible role, you will partner with Shared Services Leadership, HR Centers of Excellence, HR Technology teams, and stakeholders across the business to identify opportunitiesforimprovementanddrivemeaningfulchange.YouwillhelpshapethefutureofHRoperationsthroughcontinuousimprovementmethodologies,automationstrategies,andAI-enabledsolutionsthatdelivermeasurablebusinessimpact.HOWYOU’LLMAKEADIFFERENCELeadstrategicHRbusinessprocesstransformationinitiativesacrossglobaloperations.Identify,prioritize,andexecutehigh-impactprocessoptimizationopportunities.Driveautomation,workflowenhancement,andAI-enabledoperationalimprovements.PartnerwithHRleaders,technologyteams,andcross-functionalstakeholderstoalignprioritiesandimplementationplans.Facilitateprocessdesignworkshops,requirementsgatheringsessions,andagileceremonies.Developandmaintainroadmapssupportingcontinuousimprovementandtransformationobjectives.Establishstandardsforprocessgovernance,operationaleffectiveness,andscalablesolutions.Mentorteammembersandhelpstrengthencontinuousimprovementcapabilitiesacrosstheorganization.YOUAREAstrategicthinkerwhoenjoyssolvingcomplexbusinesschallenges.Comfortableworkingthroughambiguitywhilecreatingstructureanddirection.Aninfluentialcommunicatorwhocanengageeffectivelywithseniorleadersandstakeholders.Passionateaboutcontinuousimprovementandoperationalexcellence.Collaborativeandrelationship-orientedacrossfunctions,teams,andregions.Motivatedbybuildingnewcapabilitiesanddrivingorganizationalchange.YOUHAVEExtensiveexperienceleadingHRprocesstransformationandoperationalexcellenceinitiatives.StrongexpertiseinLean,SixSigma,DesignThinking,orrelatedcontinuousimprovementmethodologies.Provenexperienceimplementingautomation,workflowimprovements,andAI-enabledbusinesssolutions.Demonstratedsuccessleadingcomplexcross-functionalprojectsusingAgilemethodologies.Exceptionalstakeholdermanagement,influencing,andexecutivecommunicationskills.ExperiencewithHRtechnologyplatforms,analytics,processmining,datavisualization,orrelatedtechnologiespreferred.WHYJOINUSThisisarareopportunitytohelpdefinethefutureofHRoperations.You'llworkalongsideleaderscommittedtotransformationwhileshapingfoundationalprocesses,influencingenterprise-widedecisions,anddevelopinginnovativesolutionsthatimprovehowHRservicesaredeliveredglobally.Whatmakesthisroleespeciallycompellingisthattheteamisstillbuildingitsfuturestate.Youwillhavetheopportunitytohelpestablishoperatingpractices,shapeprocessexcellencestandards,andinfluencehowautomationandAIareleveragedacrossHR.Ratherthansteppingintoafullymatureorganization,you'llplayakeyroleincreatingstructure,drivinginnovation,andbuildingscalablesolutionsthatwillsupportthebusinessforyearstocome.Forprofessionalswhothriveinambiguity,enjoysolvingcomplexchallenges,andwanttheopportunitytoleaveavisiblelegacy,thisroleoffersexceptionalimpact,visibility,andgrowthpotential.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. Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.SummaryLocation: Portland, Oregon, United States of AmericaType: Full time