Vice President, HR Technology and People Operations

A career at CoBank can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on the people and communities where we do business. When you choose a career with CoBank, you make a difference by standing for something that matters. In order to be the best, we hire the best!

Remarkable Benefits Offered by CoBank

• Careers with a purpose. Stand for something!
• Time-Off Packages, boasting over 15 days of vacation, 10 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays
• Competitive Compensation & Incentive
• Hybrid work model: flexible arrangements for most positions
• Benefits Packages, including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Robust associate training and development with CoBank University
• Tuition reimbursement for higher education up to $10k per year
• Outstanding 401k: up to 6% matching and additional 3% non-elective contribution
• Community Impact: United Way Angel Day, Volunteer Day and Associate Directed Contribution
• Associate Resource Groups: creating a culture of diversity and inclusion
• Recognize a fellow associate through our GEM awards

CoBank is seeking a Vice President, HR Technology and People Operations. This pivotal role will lead CoBank's HR operations and technology transformation, redefine the strategy and operating model of HR processes with a keen focus on associate experience while leveraging leading-edge technology. The role will be accountable for the design, implementation, management and optimization of HR processes and policies. This position will develop the strategy, lead a team, and partner with Product Management and Technology Data Innovation leaders to align and integrate HR technology strategies. This role will report to the CHRO. The role will oversee teams responsible for Benefits, Payroll, and Analytics ensuring HR practices not only comply with regulatory standards but also foster a productive and engaging work environment for team members. As a new leader on the HR leadership team, the role will collaborate closely with HR COE leaders and Strategic HRBPs as well as other key business stakeholders to identify opportunities to promote functional efficiency and service excellence.

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute HR strategies that align with the bank's business goals focusing on enhancing associate experience, operational efficiency, and compliance.
• Identify and support redistribution of administrative and transactional work to create HR Operations.
• Ensure all HR practices comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Create and implement standardized, best practice HR processes, drive SLAs and achieve data completeness and accuracy.
• Oversee digital offerings, HR technology and support, data management and governance, and business continuity.
• Lead the identification, assessment and implementation of a new HCM tool.
• Lead the implementation and optimization of HR Information Systems to support HR functions including recruitment, associate management, performance evaluation, and reporting.
• Leverage HR analytics to generate insights on workforce trends, productivity, and HR metrics, guiding strategic decisions and improvements.

Benefits:

• Design competitive benefits packages that attract and retain top talent, while ensuring alignment with the bank's financial objectives and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Payroll Management:

• Oversee payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing in compliance with government regulations and bank policies.

Change Management:

• Lead the Change Management and Culture Change efforts associated with HR Technology System implementations and upgrades.
• Collaborate with the COEs and HRBPs to transition work to an HR Service Center model; refining, documenting, and fulfilling HR needs and requests, focused on standardization, compliance, scalability, and continuous improvement.

Leadership and Team Development:

• Build, mentor, and develop the HR team, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and collaboration.

• Master's Degree in related field, preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, required

• 10 years of HR experience, required
• 5 years in a leadership role overseeing HR Operations, HR Technology and/or Total Rewards required
• Relevant certifications (e.g., SPHR, SHRM-SCP) preferred.
• Track record of driving change and transformational initiatives and projects.
• Strategic planner with exceptional technical and analytical skills and proficiency in HR metrics.
• Dedicated to consistently producing high quality work, superior judgment, forward thinking, creative, curious and a learner.
• Strong team player and collaborator.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and foster a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Banking or Financial Services experience preferred but not necessary.

The typical base pay range for this role is between $205,049 - $285,121. Compensation may vary based on individual job-related knowledge, skills, expertise, and experience. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

The listed salary, other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. CoBank reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and to modify or discontinue benefits programs at any time in its sole discretion, subject to applicable law.

CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states. The bank also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to affiliated Farm Credit associations serving more than 76,000 farmers, ranchers and other rural borrowers in 23 states around the country. CoBank is a member of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of banks and retail lending associations chartered to support the borrowing needs of U.S. agriculture, rural infrastructure and rural communities. Headquartered outside Denver, Colorado, CoBank serves customers from regional banking centers across the U.S. and also maintains an international representative office in Singapore.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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CoBank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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