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ARCO HR/Onboarding Coordinator in St. Louis - Richmond Heights, Missouri
ABOUT YOU
Are you an energetic HR professional? Do you take pride in finding different ways to improve the employee experience at your company? Are you looking for a fast-paced environment where you can always find new ways to add value? If the answer is “Yes!”, then we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are ARCO, the Design Build experts.
The HR/Onboarding Coordinator will focus primarily on employee onboarding, managing our efforts from when an associate accepts an offer through their first week of employment. assist employees with benefits, ensure compliance with policies, assisting with onboarding and regulations, and contribute to a positive, respectful workplace where employees feel supported and heard. Being a point person for miscellaneous request and questions. They will be a part of a robust HR team and will also provide general HR support for the organization.
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
Pre-Start Coordination (Offer Accepted → Day 1)
Serve as the primary point of contact for new hires after they accept an offer through their first week
Coordinate all onboarding logistics, including start dates, schedules, and required documentation
Arrange and manage travel accommodations (flights, hotels, transportation) for new hires as needed
Ensure all pre-employment requirements are completed (background checks, I-9 documentation, etc.)
Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to ensure a smooth handoff and aligned start plan
Communicate clear expectations and next steps to new hires to create a positive first impression
Onboarding Experience (Day 1 + First Week)
Facilitate new hire orientation, delivering a welcoming, engaging, and informative experience including company overview, policies, benefits, and systems training
Ensure all new hires are properly set up (technology, system access, office/site readiness)
Monitor onboarding progress and proactively address any gaps or issues
Training & Integration
Coordinate with business leaders to assign on-the-job trainers for each new hire
Ensure training plans are established and aligned with role expectations
Track completion of initial training milestones during the first week
Support leaders in delivering a consistent and high-quality onboarding experience
Stakeholder Coordination & Continuous Improvement
Act as a liaison between HR, Talent Acquisition, IT, hiring managers, and operations teams
Maintain and improve onboarding processes, checklists, and materials
Gather feedback from new hires and leaders to enhance the onboarding experience
Ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations throughout onboarding
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
Communicate effectively and take instructions.
Sit or stand at computer terminal or desk.
Have ability to walk, kneel, use of hands, climb stairs, have full range of motion, occasionally lift office products up to 20 lbs.
Be willing to work beyond normal working hours when necessary.
Work at a fast pace, while multi-tasking at times.
Travel up to 5% for company conferences, or training.
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only functions to be performed by the individual. Individuals will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the supervisor. This job description is subject to review and revision.
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
1–3 years of experience in HR, recruiting coordination, or onboarding preferred, ideally in the construction or design industry
Strong organizational and project management skills with high attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with HRIS/ATS systems (e.g., UKG or similar) is a plus
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