Job Summary
The Talent Development Strategy & Organizational Effectiveness Manager is a
strategic leader responsible for advancing enterprise talent, leadership
development, and organizational effectiveness initiatives. Leading a team of
four direct reports, this role partners closely with senior leaders to
strengthen leadership capability, build succession pipelines, and support a
high-performing culture. Through data-driven strategies and scalable programs,
this leader helps ensure the organization is prepared to meet current and future
business needs.
Why This Role Matters
This is a highly visible leadership role that influences how talent is
identified, developed, and advanced across the enterprise. You will play a key
role in preparing current and future leaders, ensuring critical positions have
strong succession pipelines, and helping the organization adapt to changing
business needs.
Beyond strategy, you will lead and develop a team of four professionals
responsible for delivering impactful talent and development solutions. Your
ability to inspire others, build organizational capability, and partner with
senior leaders will directly impact workforce readiness, employee growth, and
overall organizational performance.
What You'll Do
* Lead enterprise talent and leadership development strategies aligned with
business goals.
* Drive organization-wide talent reviews and succession planning for critical
roles.
* Manage, coach, and develop a team of four direct reports.
* Partner with executives and HR leaders on workforce planning, internal
mobility, and leadership capability.
* Lead organizational effectiveness and culture initiatives that improve
performance and engagement.
* Use workforce and talent data to guide decisions and measure program success.
* Oversee leadership and professional development programs across multiple
learning platforms.
* Ensure operational excellence, including governance, compliance, and budget
oversight.
What Success Looks Like
* Strong succession pipelines and leadership bench strength across the
organization.
* Talent strategies that support business priorities and future workforce
needs.
* Effective leadership development programs with measurable results.
* A high-performing, engaged talent development team.
* Data-driven insights that improve organizational effectiveness and
decision-making.
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business
Administration, or a related field.
* 10+ years of experience in talent management, organizational development,
leadership development, or a related discipline.
* Experience leading and developing teams in a corporate or large
organizational environment.
* Proven success designing and implementing enterprise-wide talent and
leadership development programs.
* Experience leading succession planning, talent reviews, and performance
management processes.
* Strong ability to influence and partner with senior leaders.
* Expertise in leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and change
management.
Preferred Qualifications
* Master's degree in a related field.
* SHRM-SCP, CPTD, CPLP, or similar professional certification.
* Experience using workforce analytics and talent data to drive strategy and
decisions.
* Strong understanding of HR governance, compliance, and risk management.
* Willingness to travel occasionally for business meetings, conferences, and
training.
The pay range for this role is $120,000.00 to $160,000.00.
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:
careers@columbiabank.com [http://careers@columbiabank.com].
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.