Human Resources Specialist

CoBank•Greenwood Village, CO

3d•$58,100 - $66,500•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Human Resources (HR) Specialist at CoBank, you will coordinate and administer a broad range of HR activities spanning the full employee lifecycle—from hire to retire. This role provides day-to-day operational support across core HR processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and a high-quality associate experience. The HR Specialist serves as a main point of contact for routine HR inquiries, supports system updates (e.g., organizational changes), and contributes to the effective execution of key HR programs and processes. This role plays a critical part in executing HR operations, including workflow processing, data reporting and management, and support for a variety of HR initiatives, while ensuring alignment with compliance requirements. While aligned to the HR Business Partner organization, the HR Specialist partners closely across all HR functions—including Employee Relations, Compensation, Learning & Development, Benefits, Leave, Payroll, and Recruiting. Operating within a "One HR Team" mindset, this role is essential to delivering integrated, seamless HR support across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience) required
Bachelor's degree may be substituted with related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
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
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.

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP preferred
Prior experience working with HRIS and other HR systems preferred

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

Benefits

15 days of vacation
10 paid sick days
11 paid holidays
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 6% matching and additional 3% non-elective contribution & Student Loan Match
United Way Angel Day, Volunteer Day and Associate Directed Contribution
Associate Resource Groups
GEM awards