Human Resources Specialist

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.

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