What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits & Leaves Specialist position at ARCO a Family of Construction Companies?
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 an HR Shared Services Specialist to join our team in our Brentwood, MO office. This role will support our Shared Service team in administration of the leave of absence programs and other 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.
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
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.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
EOE, including disability/vets
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 an HR Shared Services Specialist to join our team in our Brentwood, MO office. This role will support our Shared Service team in administration of the leave of absence programs and other 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
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
- Administer and oversee all leave of absence programs, including FMLA, ADA, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), parental leave, personal leave, and other statutory or company-sponsored programs.
- Serve as a liaison between employees, external vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate administration of leaves of absence.
- Maintain, update, and audit leave records, case management systems, and supporting documentation in compliance with organizational policies, retention standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Develop, analyze, and distribute routine and ad hoc reporting on leave utilization, trends, program effectiveness, compliance, and workforce planning.
- Assist in reviewing and updating leave policies to align with federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes and implement best practices that support an efficient, compliant, and employee-centered leave and accommodation experience.
- Support our Shared Service team with a variety of compliance administrative activities including but not limited to I-9s, unemployment, compliance training, affirmative action, and state and federal reporting.
- 3-5 years of experience in HR required with a focus on leave administration.
- Bachelor’s degree
- In-depth understanding of FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, and related employment laws.
- 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).
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.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
EOE, including disability/vets
Salary : $28,000