CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America, and they are seeking a Human Resources Specialist to coordinate and administer a broad range of HR activities. This role will provide operational support across core HR processes and serve as a main point of contact for routine HR inquiries, ensuring a high-quality associate experience.
Responsibilities
- Processes and maintains accurate HR data transactions (e.g., supervisor changes, job changes, organizational updates) in HR systems (e.g., Dayforce)
- Ensures data integrity and alignment across systems, processes, and reporting
- Tracks and monitors completion of HR transactions and escalate discrepancies
- Acts as point of contact for associates and managers on routine HR questions (policies, processes, systems navigation)
- Provides timely, accurate responses and escalate more complex issues to HRBPs, ER, or COEs as appropriate
- Delivers a positive, service-oriented experience while reinforcing HR policies and consistency
- Supports the execution of core HR programs (e.g., performance cycles, onboarding, engagement surveys)
- Coordinates logistics, tracks participation, and follows up on required actions
- Maintains program documentation, timelines, and communications
- Assists in documenting standard operating procedures and process flows
- Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce manual work, and enhance the associate experience
- Partners with HR team members to implement process updates
- Partners closely with HRBPs, Talent Advisors, ER, and other COEs to support cross-functional work
- Contributes to team deliverables and support broader HR initiatives as needed
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience) required
- 1 year of HR, HR Operations or other HR COE experience
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage transactional work with accuracy
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple priorities and follow through on tasks
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Excellent organizational skills, resourceful mindset
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- SHRM-CP
- Prior experience working with HRIS and other HR systems
Benefits
- 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
- 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
- This position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.
Company Overview
CoBank is a leading cooperative bank serving agribusinesses and rural infrastructure providers throughout the U.S. It was founded in 1989, and is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.cobank.com/.