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Columbia Distributing · 10 hours ago

Human Resources Business Partner

Kent, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$86K/yr - $101K/yr

5+ years exp

Columbia Distributing is seeking a high-impact HR Business Partner (HRBP) to provide HR support across multiple branch locations in Washington. The HRBP will act as a strategic partner and advisor to business leaders and employees, blending strategic partnership with hands-on execution to influence talent decisions and deliver data-driven HR solutions.

Food and Beverage

Responsibilities

Partner with leaders to understand business priorities and design people strategies that drive results

Collaborate with business leaders to understand organizational goals and translate them into effective people strategies

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

Provide data-driven insights to guide decision-making on workforce planning, organizational design and talent strategies

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

Qualification

HR Business Partner experienceEmployee relations expertiseData analysis skillsEmployment lawHRIS experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyCoaching skillsRelationship managementChange leadershipDiversity advocacyExecutionPrioritizationStrategic thinkingCollaboration skillsConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience

5+ years of progressive HR experience, including HRBP or advisory responsibilities and complex employee relations and leaves administration and support

Employee relation and leaves experience in WA and OR

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, HRIS experience, preferably ADP

Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices

Demonstrated experience influencing and partnering with senior leaders

Ability to analyze data and use insights to drive actions and decisions

Excellent communication, coaching and relationship-building skills