HR Leadership Development Officer

Columbia Banking System, Inc.

$85K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Master's degree preferred
  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills
  • Experience designing and delivering leadership development programs
  • Proficiency with LMS platforms and training tools
  • Certification in coaching or learning & development (e.g., ICF, ATD, CCL)
  • Data-driven mindset for measuring program effectiveness

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver engaging leadership training in various formats
  • Develop and execute leadership programs aligned with organizational goals
  • Partner with stakeholders to assess needs and address leadership skill gaps
  • Measure program effectiveness and continuously improve using data
  • Coach and support leaders and internal facilitators
  • Manage end-to-end program operations including enrollment and reporting
  • Utilize LMS to track participation and report outcomes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) with employer match for qualifying contributions
  • Employee assistance program
  • Tuition assistance
  • Mental health resources
  • Paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays
  • Access to an online discount marketplace
Full Job Description
About the Role:

The Leadership Development Trainer designs and delivers programs that build leadership capability across the organization. This role facilitates impactful learning experiences (virtual and in-person), partners with stakeholders to identify development needs, and implements solutions that strengthen current and future leaders.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and deliver engaging leadership training across in-person, virtual, and e-learning formats using adult learning principles
  • Develop and execute leadership programs aligned with organizational goals and leadership frameworks
  • Partner with stakeholders to assess needs and address leadership skill gaps
  • Measure program effectiveness and continuously improve content using data, feedback, and evaluation tools
  • Coach and support leaders and internal facilitators to strengthen program delivery
  • Manage end-to-end program operations (enrollment, communications, materials, facilitation, and reporting)
  • Utilize LMS to track participation, assess needs, and report outcomes
  • Maintain vendor relationships and manage program budgets effectively
  • Oversee course logistics (rosters, attendance, materials, scheduling)
  • Monitor enrollment trends and drive engagement through targeted outreach
  • Stay current on leadership development trends and apply best practices
  • Support administrative tasks with a focus on accuracy and efficiency


About You:
  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Master's degree preferred
  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences
  • Experience designing and delivering leadership development programs
  • Knowledge of leadership frameworks and adult learning principles
  • Proficiency with LMS platforms and training tools
  • Data-driven mindset with the ability to measure program effectiveness
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills
  • Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Certification in coaching or learning & development (e.g., ICF, ATD, CCL)
  • Occasional travel may be required for training sessions, workshops, and meetings


The base pay range for this role is $85,000.00 to $120,000.00.

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.

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