HR Operations Generalist

A career at CoBank can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on the people and communities where we do business. In order to be the best, we hire the best!

Remarkable Benefits Offered by CoBank

• Careers with a purpose
• Time-Off Packages, 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 & Student Loan Match
• Community Impact: United Way Angel Day, Volunteer Day and Associate Directed Contribution
• Associate Resource Groups: creating a culture of respect and inclusion
• Recognize a fellow associate through our GEM awards

As an HR Operations Generalist at CoBank, you will be responsible for coordination and administration of a wide range of human resource activities for programs and processes spanning the entire employee lifecycle, from hire to retire, while driving operational efficiencies, contributing to a culture of compliance, quality, and productivity, and exemplifying a People First attitude. This role is a critical role in delivering world-class experiences for our customers including associates, managers, and partners across CoBank departments. The HR Operations Generalist informs and executes HR operational processes including but not limited to workflow processing, data reporting and warehousing, supporting a variety of HR related projects, and compliance. This role supports all HR teams including benefits, leave, payroll, and recruiting functions. We operate with a "One HR Team" mindset and this role is an important part of that.

• As part of a team, performs tasks required to administer, inform, and execute human resource programs across the associate lifecycle including but not limited to recruiting, onboarding, benefits, leave, development, performance, and talent management.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from associates, managers, and partners, collaborating with internal partners to provide timely and quality resolution. This includes looping in partners as needed, seeing issues through to resolution, and coordinating warm hand offs to other teams when appropriate.
• Participates in audit processes to ensure data accuracy in record keeping systems. Identifies trends, sees issues through to resolution and escalates potential risks.
• Identifies opportunities to streamline HR processes and experiences, ensuring practices are compliant with all relevant employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Prepares analysis and reporting of data to support associate programs and strategic initiatives.
• Prepares and conducts training as needed on HR policies and programs.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulation, and recommended best practices.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, and regulatory changes in human resources, talent management, and employment law. Applies learnings to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Assists in ad-hoc HR projects and performs other duties as assigned.

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

• 2 years of HR general experience, HR operations preferred. required
• 2 years of experience in HRIS, and other HR systems required
• 2 years of experience with detailed and complex HR domains such as benefits administration, compliance, and payroll. preferred
• 2 years of experience with payroll processes and systems related to retirement plan contributions preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Aptitude for problem-solving and applying knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness.
• Excellent organizational skills, resourceful mindset and attention to detail.
• Proficient with HRIS and other HR systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

The typical base pay range for this role is between $70,100 - $80,200. 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. This job will be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days or until the position is filled. 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

We are committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all applicants, including qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant with a disability, or are assisting an applicant with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the application process, including completing an application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please submit a request by emailing recruiting@cobank.com. Include your contact information and specific details about your requested accommodation.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

CoBank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.