HR Shared Services Lead.

ABOUT YOU

Are you looking for a new challenge?  Do you want to work with a collaborative team and lead by example?  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 an HR Shared Services Lead to join our team in our Brentwood, MO office. The HR Shared Services Lead will oversee shared services operations, employee lifecycle processes, data integrity, and process improvement initiatives to support organizational growth and operational excellence. 

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Lead the shared services coordinator team, providing ongoing coaching, training, performance feedback, and professional development.
• Manage day-to-day HR shared services operations, ensuring efficient and accurate support for employees, managers, and internal stakeholders.  
• Oversee employee onboarding processes, including new hire paperwork, system setup, data entry, and I-9 compliance.  
• Administer HR systems and employee records, ensuring data accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.  
• Manage and troubleshoot issues related to employee records, PTO administration, benefits processes, and HR system functionality.  
• Conduct regular audits of employee data, personnel files, payroll information, and HR transactions to maintain data integrity and compliance within the HR function. 
• Coordinate employee inquiries, vendor communication, and billing processes.  
• Support employee lifecycle activities, including hires, transfers, promotions, organizational changes, and terminations.  
• Collaborate with Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Technology, and other departments to resolve employee and system-related issues.  
• Partner with HR leadership and cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and support strategic HR initiatives.  
• Lead special projects related to HR operations, process optimization, system enhancements, and organizational growth initiatives.  
• Perform other related duties as assigned.    

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of HR Operations, Shared Services, or HR Generalist experience required. People management experience preferred. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, a related field, or equivalent working experience.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and remain flexible.
• Excellent organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Effective project management and process improvement experience.  
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and associate privacy.
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders across our business.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR technology platforms. UKG experience preferred.  

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
• 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 committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be 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 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.