VP, Talent and Culture

Benefits Overview

A career at CoBank can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on the people and communities where we do business. When you choose a career with CoBank, you make a difference by standing for something that matters. In order to be the best, we hire the best!

Remarkable Benefits Offered by CoBank

• Careers with a purpose. Stand for something!
• Time-Off Packages, 20 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 
• Outstanding 401k: up to 6% matching and additional 3% non-elective contribution
• Community Impact: United Way Angel Day, Volunteer Day and Associate Directed Contribution
• Associate Resource Groups: creating a culture of diversity and inclusion
• Recognize a fellow associate through our GEM awards

Job Description

The head of Talent Management will be responsible for defining, driving and implementing CoBank's Talent Philosophy as well as a fit-for-purpose talent management framework including strategic direction and execution of talent management initiatives to drive CoBank's mission and strategic objectives.

Essential Functions

1. As expert-advisor in talent-related strategies, provide overall direction and execution in collaboration with key stakeholders in the design and implementation of core talent management processes to drive near- and long-term business performance. 2. Partner closely with MEC, including the CEO, HR business partners, HR leadership team members, and people leaders to define and articulate an intentional, enterprise-wide culture that drives mission fulfillment. 3. Work with CHRO to develop CoBank’s enterprise-wide talent management strategies, and partner with the HR leadership and business partner teams to execute on the strategies. 4. Build integrated talent management model and continually manage effectiveness of talent management framework: encompassing sub-functions across HR; embedding talent philosophy into culture; getting leadership buy-in; partner on technology and analytics for assessing effectiveness and driving future strategy. 5. Design an approach for executive leader & high potential leadership development, including a range of experiences, exposure opportunities and formal education. 6. Deliver compelling Associate Value proposition: Insights, Leading and managing GROW, Continual assessment of culture. 7. Formulate strategy on build-buy-borrow-develop capabilities, assessing demographics; partner with HRBPs and HRLT on execution. 8. Provide regular updates on CoBank’s talent programs to leadership in HR and business. 9. Serve as an internal coach to leaders when indicated by the talent plan, which may include 360 debriefs or other coaching. Assist HR and business leaders to create robust actionable development plans for high potential talent. 10. Create and support leadership and career development programs by assessing organizational and individual needs, determine development strategy and approach (in partnership with the Learning & Development leader), identify tools and develop programs to support high performance.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Master's Degree or equivalent in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business or a related field preferred

Work Experience

15 years of progressive experience in Talent Management or Human Resources required 10 years -12 years of progressive experience in designing and implementing talent management strategies required 8 years of management experience including working with and presenting to leadership at all levels of the organization required Executive Coaching certification or experience as HR Business Partner to senior executives required Knowledge and experience with most current thinking in the field of organization psychology, leadership development and organization development required Experience in the direct development and implementation of proven talent management methodologies that drive high performance. Executive presence and ability to provide updates at management executive level.Strong Project Management and delivery focused.Ability to manage, interact, influence, and communicate at all levels with excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.Outstanding analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills; ability to determine root causes and provide solutions.Demonstrates business and HR acumen, including problem-solving skills, tenacity, critical thinking, and analytical acuity.Proficient in partnering effectively with senior leaders through skillful navigation of ambiguous situations using strategic planning and effective project management.

About CoBank

The typical base pay range for this role is between $192,000 - $236,160. 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.

Salary : $192,000 - $236,160