Recruiting Consultant

Columbia Bank; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Columbia Bank is seeking a Recruiting Consultant to drive high-volume, execution-focused hiring for operational roles. The role emphasizes candidate flow, scalable processes, and a consistent candidate experience within Workday and related systems.

You will manage multiple requisitions, partner with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, and ensure timely progress through the hiring pipeline while adhering to applicable employment laws and internal policies.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of recruiting or human resources experience in a corporate or high-volume hiring environment.
• Experience supporting multiple requisitions simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Execute full-cycle recruiting for high-volume, operational roles within established hiring frameworks.
• Build and maintain active, always-on talent pipelines for recurring roles.
• Screen candidates for baseline qualifications and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Ensure timely, professional communication and maintain accurate documentation across recruiting systems.
• Identify delays or compliance risks and escalate to maintain predictable hiring outcomes.

Skills

High-volume recruiting

ATS proficiency

Regulatory knowledge

Multirequisition management

Organization & time management

Clear communication

Structured screening

Follow processes

Candidate experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Sourcing tools

Job description

About the Role

The Recruiting Consultant delivers predictable, high-volume hiring execution for operational and recurring roles so hiring demand does not disrupt business operations. This role is accountable for execution discipline, candidate flow management, and process reliability across defined hiring frameworks.

The Recruiting Consultant focuses on moving candidates efficiently through the hiring process, maintaining always-on pipelines, and ensuring a consistent, professional candidate experience.

This role operates within established processes and escalates complexity appropriately rather than solving complex talent challenges independently. This is an execution-focused role designed to ensure hiring is reliable, compliant, and repeatable.

Execute full-cycle recruiting for high-volume, operational, and recurring roles within established hiring frameworks. Manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously while maintaining predictable candidate flow and timely progress through the hiring process.

Conduct structured intake meetings to confirm role requirements, hiring timelines, and baseline selection criteria. Build and maintain active, always-on talent pipelines for recurring roles using job boards, referrals, and sourcing tools.

Screen candidates for baseline qualifications and readiness, advancing qualified candidates efficiently through the hiring process. Partner with hiring managers to coordinate interviews and hiring steps, proactively preventing delays, candidate drop-off, or process breakdowns.

Provide consistent, timely, and professional communication to candidates and hiring managers throughout the hiring process. Maintain accurate documentation, data integrity, and compliance within Workday and related recruiting systems.

Identify and expedite hiring delays, risks, or compliance concerns promptly to support predictable hiring outcomes and adhere to all applicable employment laws, banking regulations, internal policies, and regulatory requirements related to the recruiting function.

Complete all required regulatory, compliance, and job-specific training and remain current on changes to applicable regulations. Represent the organization professionally and protect the employer brand through a respectful, consistent candidate experience.

Demonstrate alignment with the Bank’s culture, values, and vision, taking personal initiative and acting as a positive example for others. Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training.

Maintains a working knowledge of Bank’s written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description. May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert. Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words. Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate. Embraces our vision to become “Business Bank of Choice.” May perform other duties as assigned.

About You

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED required Bachelor's Degree preferred

Experience

2-5 years of recruiting or human resources experience, preferably in a corporate or high-volume hiring environment required. Experience supporting multiple requisitions simultaneously required.

Skills

• Knowledge of high-volume recruiting workflows and hiring processes
• Knowledge of Applicant tracking systems and sourcing platforms
• Knowledge of employment laws, regulatory requirements, and documentation standards
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions without losing candidates or momentum
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication
• Structured candidate screening and interview coordination
• Consistent use of ATS and recruiting tools
• Ability to follow defined processes with discipline and accuracy
• Execute hiring processes independently within defined parameters and established framework
• Maintain predictable hiring flow in a high-volume recruiting environment
• Identify and escalated issues before they disrupt hiring timelines or candidate experience
• Deliver a consistent, professional candidate experience at scale
• Thrive in execution-focused, process-driven work
• Demonstrate a service-oriented mindset with a focus on execution and follow-through

Licenses/Certificates

AIRS/PHR/SPHR preferred

Travel Requirements

Occasional

Benefits

We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits.

• 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
• 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.

Primary Location

Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s).

6610 SW Cardinal Lane 2nd Floor Tigard OR 97224

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

Columbia Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics.

Recruiting Agencies

To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our posted job opportunities are only intended for individuals seeking employment at Columbia Bank. Columbia Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and Columbia Bank will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume submissions. Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles, applications, or resumes to this site or to any Columbia Bank employee and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited unless requested directly by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.

Accommodation / Contact

If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email: [e-mail].

Company Culture & Ethos

At Columbia Bank, we’re redefining what it means to bank and to build a career. As the West’s premier banking experience, we combine the strength and scale of a leading financial institution with the heart and mindset of a community bank. With more than 350 locations across eight states, we deliver relationship-based service backed by regional expertise and resources that help families and businesses thrive. Our culture is built on Do RIGHT, which means: Relationships: We create authentic connections with customers, colleagues, and communities. Impact: Every role here makes a meaningful difference in people’s lives and local economies. Growth: We invest in your success with career development, mentorship, and learning opportunities. Heart: We care deeply about doing what’s best for our customers and each other. Trust: Integrity and transparency guide everything we do.