SVP, Human Resources

Location: Corporate Headquarters

Summary: : The SVP, Human Resource will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resource (HR) department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation HR-related matters. They will be responsible for partnering with business leaders to assess needs, providing consultation, and providing policy and procedure guidance and interpretation. The SVP, Human Resources will oversee investigations, employee relations matters, and the implementation of people-focused initiatives. They will participate in succession and workforce planning as well as collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to communicate organizational needs at the staffing level.

Job Responsibilities:

Human Resources Professional and Innovator

• Credibility and balance in supporting employees and balancing organizational needs
• Naturally curious innovator, who brings news ideas and works on innovative technology band provides insights to leaders and team members.
  
  

Talent Acquisition

• Oversees talent acquisition team, works in coordination with HRBP to determine
• Serves as a point of contact for HR-related matters regarding Talent Management.
• Partners with business leaders to integrate people strategies with overall organizational strategy.
• Provide consultation to business lines as it relates to HR programs, policies, and all other areas of HR.
• Provides policy and procedure guidance and interpretation.
• Partners with HR team to create and implement initiatives, programs, and improve policies to support the execution of talent strategies and goals as well as optimizing the employee experience.
• Conducts check-in meetings with business units.
  
  

Performance Management

• Oversees performance management process, including implementing organization wide calibration, goal setting and alignment around performance.
• Consults and provides expertise in employee relations, development and coaching, feedback, conflict resolution, performance management, and conduct-related issues.
• Works with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Advises managers on how to effectively deal with change within the organization and help to implement people-focused initiatives.
  
  

Talent Development and Capacity Building

• Lead the annual talent review and succession planning processes for assigned business units.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition Manager and HR Manager to ensure appropriate succession plans are in place for key positions and talent.
• Provide input on succession and workforce planning;
  
  

Employee Relations & Investigations

• On occasion, will lead sensitive employee investigations, prepare documentation, and make appropriate recommendations for complex human resources issues to ensure human resources management is conducted effectively.
• Review results of exit interviews, or employee relations investigations to identify issues and make recommendations for improvement/resolution to management.
• Guide managers on employee relations and performance management issues, actively participating in and leading meetings as required.
  
  

Human Resources Compliance

• Initiate policy discussion and policy revision initiatives. Develop & implement HR policies, strategies, procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and governmental reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are compliant.
  
  

Ad Hoc

• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR or related field required; bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• At least 15 years of human resource management experience required, with direct experience in talent acquisition
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of multiple Human Resources disciplines.
• Ability to maintain effective internal and external customer service focus.
• Must be able to establish credible, “consultancy-based” relationships with managers and senior leadership, demonstrating solid business acumen to provide value-added HR solutions.
• Ability to effectively connect with employees and candidates at all levels and across functions accurately reading work styles and adapting his/her approach to maximize impact.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
• Ability to develop and present compelling people-related business cases and recommendations for hire.
• Ability to integrate data from interviews, reports, and other data sources to make appropriate employment decisions.
• Agility to anticipate changing business needs, adapt accordingly, and demonstrate flexibility to effectively coordinate multiple priorities.
• Has an inquisitive nature, willingness to learn, and desire to continually improve personal and HR effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to take on new/unfamiliar assignments and increasing responsibilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills; experience in leading teams and high performing individuals
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills; Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  
  

Columbia Bank and its affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Affirmative Action Employer/Males/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

This is a hybrid role, 3 days in the office with 2 days work from home based on business need.