HR Generalist, Learning and Employee Relations

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 Generalist at CoBank you will be responsible for the coordination and administration of a wide range of human resource activities for program and processes that span the entire employe lifecycle from hire to retire while driving operational efficiencies and a culture of compliance quality and productivity. This role will primarily support programs in the Learning and Development and Employee Relations teams. You will create or revise program documentation draft communications related to the programs answer employee questions work with technology partners on utilization of program systems and conduct reporting. You will partner with HR Centers of Expertise to align efforts and will have a strong focus on ensuring programs are operating efficiently and effectively.

• As part of a team perform tasks required to administer educate and execute human resource programs that support the associate lifecycle including but not limited to onboarding learning mentoring and performance management.
• Handle employment-related inquiries from associates managers and partners collaborating with internal partners to provide timely resolution. Identifying and referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate partners as needed.
• Participates in audit processes to ensure data accuracy in record keeping systems. Identifies trends sees issues through to resolution and escalates potential risks.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and tasks ensuring practices are compliant with all relevant employment laws regulations and company policies.
• Prepare 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration Human Resources or a related field required

• 2 years of HR general experience HR operations preferred required
• 2 years of knowledge of HRIS and other HR systems 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 $70100 - $80200. 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 76000 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.

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.