HR Shared Services Specialist

ABOUT YOU

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to work with a collaborative team? If the answer is, "Yes!", then we have an exciting opportunity for you in our Brentwood, MO office. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

ARCO is currently seeking a HR Shared Services Specialist to join our team in our Brentwood, MO office. This role will support our Shared Service team in administration of HR programs and HR compliance activities for our $6B organization across 46 U.S. cities, Canada, and future international markets.


WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates' children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are proud to be a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that the diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country - constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.


A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices and communicate relevant updates to HR leadership and stakeholders.
• Lead updates and development of HR policies, including review, coordination, stakeholder collaboration, and implementation planning.
• Maintain and update the Associate Handbook to reflect current legal requirements and organizational policies.
• Compile, audit, and file required regulatory reports and certifications, including: EEO-1 Report, California Pay Data Report, Illinois Pay Data, and others as they become required.
• Train, onboard, and provide ongoing support to new I-9 program administrators to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Complete I-9 reverifications and manage E-Verify actions in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Manage Unemployment Insurance inquiries and claims, maintain accurate records of hearings and outcomes, and coordinate with internal stakeholders and external agencies.
• Provide oversight to background check processes and ensure adherence to applicable laws and company policies.
• Manage compliance posters to ensure required federal, state, and local postings are accurate and current.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and implement best practices that support an efficient, compliant, and employee-centered experience.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of experience in HR required
• Bachelor's degree required; Masters preferred.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with a high degree of professionalism and discretion.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with cross-functional partners, including HR, Payroll, Benefits, Operational Leaders, and external vendors.
• Able to develop and maintain clear, concise documentation, including standard operating procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 6,550 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #6 on ENR's Design-Build Firms list and #29 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2025. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person that can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is, "Yes!" we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO's Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.

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LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets