Talent Development Strategy & Organizational Effectiveness Manager

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 withseniorleaderstostrengthenleadershipcapability,buildsuccessionpipelines,andsupportahigh-performingculture.

Through data-drivenstrategiesandscalableprograms,thisleaderhelpsensuretheorganizationispreparedtomeetcurrentandfuturebusinessneeds.

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'llDoLeadenterprisetalentandleadershipdevelopmentstrategiesalignedwithbusinessgoals.

Driveorganization-widetalentreviewsandsuccessionplanningforcriticalroles.

Manage,coach,anddevelopateamoffourdirectreports.

PartnerwithexecutivesandHRleadersonworkforceplanning,internal mobility,andleadershipcapability.

Leadorganizationaleffectivenessandcultureinitiativesthatimproveperformanceandengagement.

Useworkforceandtalentdatatoguidedecisionsandmeasureprogramsuccess.

Overseeleadershipandprofessionaldevelopmentprogramsacrossmultiplelearningplatforms.

Ensureoperationalexcellence,including governance,compliance,andbudgetoversight.

What Success Looks Like Strongsuccessionpipelinesandleadershipbenchstrengthacrosstheorganization .Talentstrategiesthatsupportbusinessprioritiesandfutureworkforceneeds.

Effectiveleadershipdevelopmentprogramswithmeasurableresults.

Ahigh-performing,engagedtalentdevelopmentteam.

Data-driveninsightsthatimproveorganizationaleffectivenessanddecision-making.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor 'sdegreein

Human

Resources,Organizational Development,Business Administration,orarelatedfield.
10+yearsofexperienceintalentmanagement,organizational development,leadership development,orarelateddiscipline.

Experienceleadinganddevelopingteamsinacorporateorlargeorganizationalenvironment.

Provensuccessdesigningandimplementingenterprise-widetalentandleadershipdevelopmentprograms.

Experienceleadingsuccessionplanning,talent reviews,andperformancemanagementprocesses.

Strongabilitytoinfluenceandpartnerwithseniorleaders.

Expertiseinleadershipdevelopment,organizational effectiveness,andchangemanagement.

Preferred Qualifications Master 'sdegreeinarelatedfield.

SHRM-SCP,CPTD,CPLP,orsimilarprofessionalcertification.

Experienceusingworkforceanalyticsandtalentdatatodrivestrategyanddecisions.

StrongunderstandingofHRgovernance,compliance,andriskmanagement.

Willingnesstotraveloccasionallyforbusinessmeetings,conferences,and training.

The pay range for this role is $ to $.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,…