HR Shared Services AI Solutions Specialist

Acara Solutions, An Aleron Company; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Acara Solutions, An Aleron Company in Scottsdale, AZ seeks an HR Shared Services & AI Solutions Specialist. This onsite, contract-to-direct role supports HR operations with AI-enabled processes and data projects, offering a path to full-time employment within a global semiconductor company.

Expect duties spanning inquiries, onboarding/offboarding, data quality, automation opportunities, and design/testing of AI tools. Strong AI familiarity and HRIS experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• On-the-job AI tool experience required.
• 3+ years in HR operations or Shared Services.
• Experience with HR information systems, timekeeping, payroll, case management.
• Familiarity with generative AI and productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot).
• Project coordination or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver responsive HR Shared Services support including inquiries, onboarding, offboarding, and records management.
• Audit and improve HR data across systems for accuracy and compliance.
• Identify automation opportunities and build business cases for AI-enabled improvements.
• Design and test AI-enabled proof-of-concept solutions and automations.
• Manage HR tech projects including scope, timelines, risks, and stakeholder communication.
• Partner with HR, IT, and business leaders to pilot and scale solutions.
• Redesign HR processes with human-and-AI operating models to reduce manual work.
• Create process maps, SOPs, governance standards, and responsible AI practices.
• Support HR reporting, translating data into actionable insights.
• Build AI capability across HR through guidance and knowledge sharing.

Skills

HR data management

HRIS

Generative AI

Microsoft Copilot

Power Automate

Project coordination

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Copilot Studio

Power Automate

Power Platform

Job description

Job Title: HR Shared Services & AI Solutions Specialist

Location: Scottsdale, AZ (Onsite 5 days a week)

Employment Type: Contract-To-Direct

Compensation: $32 / hour (possible flexibility)

Schedule: This is a full time 40 hours a week position, but they would be open to a contractor that is only able to work 20-30 hours per week.

About the Opportunity:

A background working with on-the-job AI tools / solutions is required.

This is an avenue to potentially become a direct salaried employee of a global large growing organization in the semiconductor industry. We are looking for a hungry HR generalist, HR coordinator, or HR systems expert, that wants to grow within the HR organization that has many growth opportunities. Initially the work will not be glamorous with administrative duties with old HR documents. But what is exciting is how we can bring AI in to facilitate these duties and other HR shared services needs, locally and potentially throughout the organization globally.

We are seeking a contractor to support day-to-day HR Shared Services operations and help advance the responsible use of artificial intelligence across Human Resources. This role combines hands‑on HR service delivery with data management, process improvement, project execution, and the development of practical AI-enabled solutions.

The successful candidate will identify opportunities to reduce manual work, improve data quality, strengthen the employee experience, and scale solutions in partnership with HR, Information Technology, and business stakeholders. Based on business needs and performance, the assignment may offer an opportunity to transition into a regular full‑time role focused on HR AI solutions.

The successful candidate will identify opportunities to reduce manual work, improve data quality, strengthen the employee experience, and scale solutions in partnership with HR, Information Technology, and business stakeholders. Based on business needs and performance, the assignment may offer an opportunity to transition into a regular full‑time role focused on HR AI solutions.

What You'll Do:

• Deliver responsive HR Shared Services support, including employee inquiries, onboarding, offboarding, HR transactions, case handling, and records management.
• Maintain, audit, cleanse, and improve HR data across systems to strengthen accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Assess HR workflows, identify automation opportunities, and develop measurable business cases for AI-enabled improvements.
• Design and test proof‑of‑concept solutions, including AI agents, digital assistants, reporting tools, and workflow automations.
• Manage HR technology and process improvement projects, including scope, plans, timelines, risks, stakeholder communication, testing, implementation, and results tracking.
• Partner with HR, Information Technology, and business leaders to evaluate, pilot, integrate, and scale successful solutions.
• Redesign HR processes using effective human‑and‑AI operating models that improve service quality and reduce manual effort.
• Create and maintain process maps, operating procedures, knowledge articles, governance standards, and responsible AI best practices.
• Support HR reporting and analytics, translating operational data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Build AI capability across HR through practical guidance, demonstrations, documentation, and knowledge sharing.

Success Measures

• Improved accuracy, completeness, and reliability of HR data.
• Timely delivery and adoption of HR process and AI‑enabled improvements.
• Reduced manual effort, cycle time, and avoidable rework across targeted HR processes.
• Demonstrated business value through measurable productivity, service, quality, or cost improvements.
• Effective project execution, stakeholder engagement, documentation, and risk management.
• Increased confidence and practical AI capability across the HR organization.

What You'll Bring:

Min Associate's degree and ideally either holding a Bachelor's degree or within a year of finishing the Bachelor's degree

Min 6 months of on‑the‑job experience with AI, ideally on the implementation/training team.

Min 3 years of experience supporting HR operations or similar Shared Services environment that includes:

• A strong desire to learn
• Strong analytical, data management, and problem‑solving skills, with careful attention to accuracy and detail.
• Experience working with HR information systems, timekeeping, payroll, case management, or comparable enterprise platforms.
• Familiarity with generative AI and productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot, or similar solutions.
• Project coordination or project management experience, including prioritizing work, managing timelines, and driving deliverables to completion.

What Sets You Apart:

• Bachelor's degree to help you grow within the organization
• Experience leading process improvement, service delivery transformation, or technology implementation projects.
• Experience building AI‑enabled workflows, reporting solutions, automations, agents, chatbots, or digital assistants.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Automate, Power Platform, or comparable low‑code tools.
• Knowledge of HR operations, the employee lifecycle, and Shared Services delivery models.
• Experience with process mining, Lean, Six Sigma, or other workflow optimization methods.
• Experience developing business cases and measuring return on investment, productivity gains, adoption, or service improvements.
• Understanding of responsible AI practices, data privacy, security, and governance in an enterprise environment.