Principal Business Process Analyst
Job Location:
Stanton, NJ - USA
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Job Summary
The HR Shared Services organization is focused on transforming the employee experience through operational excellence process optimization automation and innovative technology solutions. As we continue investing in enterprise-wide HR transformation we are seeking a Principal Business Process Analyst to lead strategic initiatives that improve scalability efficiency and service delivery across our global HR operations.
In this highly visible role you will partner with Shared Services Leadership HR Centers of Excellence HR Technology teams and stakeholders across the business to identify opportunities for improvement and drive meaningful change. You will help shape the future of HR operations through continuous improvement methodologies automation strategies and AI-enabled solutions that deliver measurable business impact.
- Lead strategic HR business process transformation initiatives across global operations.
- Identify prioritize and execute high-impact process optimization opportunities.
- Drive automation workflow enhancement and AI-enabled operational improvements.
- Partner with HR leaders technology teams and cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities and implementation plans.
- Facilitate process design workshops requirements gathering sessions and agile ceremonies.
- Develop and maintain roadmaps supporting continuous improvement and transformation objectives.
- Establish standards for process governance operational effectiveness and scalable solutions.
- Mentor team members and help strengthen continuous improvement capabilities across the organization.
- A strategic thinker who enjoys solving complex business challenges.
- Comfortable working through ambiguity while creating structure and direction.
- An influential communicator who can engage effectively with senior leaders and stakeholders.
- Passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Collaborative and relationship-oriented across functions teams and regions.
- Motivated by building new capabilities and driving organizational change.
- Extensive experience leading HR process transformation and operational excellence initiatives.
- Strong expertise in Lean Six Sigma Design Thinking or related continuous improvement methodologies.
- Proven experience implementing automation workflow improvements and AI-enabled business solutions.
- Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional projects using Agile methodologies.
- Exceptional stakeholder management influencing and executive communication skills.
- Experience with HR technology platforms analytics process mining data visualization or related technologies preferred.
This is a rare opportunity to help define the future of HR operations. Youll work alongside leaders committed to transformation while shaping foundational processes influencing enterprise-wide decisions and developing innovative solutions that improve how HR services are delivered globally.
What makes this role especially compelling is that the team is still building its future state. You will have the opportunity to help establish operating practices shape process excellence standards and influence how automation and AI are leveraged across HR. Rather than stepping into a fully mature organization youll play a key role in creating structure driving innovation and building scalable solutions that will support the business for years to come.
For professionals who thrive in ambiguity enjoy solving complex challenges and want the opportunity to leave a visible legacy this role offers exceptional impact visibility and growth potential.
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the positions scope and function in the company.
Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please notify your recruiter.At Columbia Sportswear Company were proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical social/emotional financial career and community. Benefits that can protect your familys financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical dental vision life Insurance disability flexible spending accounts health savings account and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident critical illness hospital indemnity and legal services). In addition Columbia offers EAP which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits employee discounts and a generous time off program available.If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application please reach out to with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.Required Experience:
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About Company
Founded in 1938, Columbia brand apparel, footwear, accessories, equipment, and employees have earned a global reputation for innovation, quality and performance, keeping activity enthusiasts and explorers in more than 100 countries, warm, dry, cool and protected year-round. Columbia S ... View more
