Human Resources Business Partner
Columbia DistributingAbout the role
Summary
We're looking for a high-impact HR Business Partner (HRBP) to provide HR support to teammates across multiple branch locations in Oregon, serving a diverse employee population spanning merchandising, warehouse, delivery, corporate functions, and sales. As an HRBP, you serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders and employees. In this role, you'll blend strategic partnership with hands-on execution -- influencing talent decisions, shaping culture, and delivering data-driven HR solutions that move the business forward.
Primary Responsibilities
- Partner with leaders to understand business priorities and design people strategies that drive results.
- Coach and guide managers on employee relations, performance management, and change leadership.
- Use HR data and metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities -- and turn insights into action.
- Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning conversations.
- Drive employee engagement, morale, and retention initiatives.
- Support recruiting efforts through job design, interview participation, and onboarding improvements.
- Collaborate with Learning & Development to deliver training that builds leadership and workforce capability.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies, while finding modern, scalable solutions.
- Lead, supervise, and coach the HR Generalist, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities to strengthen team capability.
- Own the employee lifecycle from hiring and onboarding through promotions, transfers, and terminations -- ensuring each stage supports a positive employee experience, aligns with compliance requirements, and is processed accurately and on time.
- Partner with Payroll and HRIS teams to ensure all employee changes are documented, approved, and processed promptly for accurate pay and data integrity.
- Continually assess and refine employee lifecycle processes to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance employee experience.
Key Competencies
- Proven ability to influence leaders and connect people strategies to business results.
- Strong analytical skills with experience using HR data to guide decisions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively at all levels of the organization.
- Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Work Environment
On-site role, located in our Wilsonville, OR headquarters.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, during business hours. Occasional evening work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel
Ability to travel up to 30% to assigned business units.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including complex employee relations and leave.
- SPHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- HRIS experience, preferably ADP
- SPHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred
- Experience in distribution, manufacturing, or similar experience with a operations and commercial makeup.
Compensation
- Actua
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