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ACRT Services, Inc. is seeking an HR Specialist, People Operations to provide day-to-day HR support across the employee lifecycle.
You will collaborate with recruiters, payroll, benefits, HRIS, and other partners to ensure accurate records and timely transactions. The role includes managing background checks and pre-employment activities, delivering consistent HR services, and enhancing the employee and manager experience.
ACRT Services offers expert independent consulting solutions to utilities and associated organizations throughout the United States, including vegetation management consulting, arborist training, customized safety courses, technology solutions, utility metering services, and more. At ACRT Services, our organizational culture is built on four strategic pillars including the people and the amazing things they can accomplish, dedication and the success it brings over the long term, process and the benefits of a job done right and education and the difference it can mean in the lives of those we touch.
The HR Specialist, People Operations provides day-to-day Human Resources support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring People Operations processes and transactions are completed accurately and timely. This role collaborates with employees, managers, Recruiting, Payroll, Benefits, HRIS, and other HR partners to support employee lifecycle processes and maintain accurate employee records. The role supports hiring, employee changes, separations, and other Workday HCM activities. It also administers and monitors background checks and assigned pre‑employment activities, coordinating follow‑up with candidates, Recruiting, hiring teams, and vendors. Through responsive service, attention to detail, and effective coordination, the HR Specialist helps deliver consistent People Operations support and a positive employee and manager experience.
Provide day-to-day People Operations support to employees and managers, responding to HR questions and service requests and escalating matters when appropriate. Support employee lifecycle processes, including hiring, onboarding, job and compensation changes, transfers, organizational changes, employee data updates, and separations. Support the People Operations Manager in delivering consistent People Operations services across assigned operating companies by coordinating HR activities, completing follow‑up actions, preparing information and documentation, and escalating matters requiring additional review or guidance. Coordinate with Recruiting, Payroll, Benefits, HR, and other internal partners to support accurate and timely completion of employee lifecycle activities. Maintain accurate and confidential employee information and documentation and support consistent HR record‑keeping practices. Provide responsive, service‑oriented support to employees, managers, and HR partners while helping resolve routine employee and operational needs.
Support employees, managers, and internal stakeholders through Workday HCM processes across the employee lifecycle, ensuring required information, documentation, and process steps are completed accurately and timely. Process and review Workday transactions and monitor employee lifecycle activities, including hires, job changes, transfers, organizational changes, employee information updates, and separations, coordinating with Recruiting, Payroll, Benefits, HR, and other stakeholders to resolve incomplete, inaccurate, or delayed steps. Assist employees and managers with routine Workday questions and required actions, escalating system or configuration issues to HRIS when appropriate. Identify recurring Workday or process issues and communicate opportunities for improvement to the appropriate People Operations, HRIS, or HR partner.
Own the day-to-day administration and monitoring of background checks and assigned pre‑employment screening activities, ensuring requirements are completed accurately and timely. Track outstanding screening requirements and coordinate follow‑up with candidates, Recruiting, hiring teams, and vendors to resolve delays, missing information, or other issues. Maintain accurate screening documentation and elevate results or circumstances requiring additional review in accordance with established procedures. Coordinate pre‑employment screening activities with the Workday hiring process to help ensure candidates progress through required steps accurately and timely. Serve as a primary point of contact for routine background check and pre‑employment process questions and coordinate with vendors and internal partners as needed.
Support consistent application of established HR policies, procedures, and People Operations processes while maintaining appropriate confidentiality. Assist with HR audits, reporting, documentation, data‑quality reviews, record‑keeping, and compliance‑related activities. Maintain and update People Operations procedures, Workday guidance, job aids, and other process documentation. Identify opportunities to improve People Operations and Workday processes, including efficiency, data accuracy, consistency, and the employee and manager experience. Support the People Operations Manager with HR activities, projects, system initiatives, and cross‑functional efforts as assigned.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience: Two (2) or more years of Human Resources, People Operations, HR coordination, or related experience. Experience supporting HR administrative processes, employee transactions, or employee lifecycle activities. Experience working with an HRIS, HCM, or similar employee information system. Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.
Experience with Workday HCM. Experience supporting background checks, pre‑employment screening and hiring processes. Experience supporting a multi‑state workforce.
Working knowledge of HR practices and employee lifecycle processes. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment. Strong problem‑solving and collaboration skills.
At ACRT Services we prefer in‑person employee interaction, and we rely on collaboration among groups to be successful and agile, which means we expect work in the office to continue as an important part of our company culture and a key to employee success. This position is a remote hybrid role, meaning employees may be required to come into the Stow, Ohio office on a weekly or as needed basis. Standard office equipment will be provided to work in the office and at home – a dedicated space at home to work is also required. Uninterrupted home‑based internet is a must in your home to attend and host video calls, along with a minimum bandwidth speed of 20 mbps. If you do not have an in‑home office space or cannot meet the internet needs, an office space will be provided for you in the company’s Stow, Ohio office.
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at hr@acrtinc.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Company: ACRT, Inc. From coast to coast and everywhere in between, ACRT Services and its family of companies is looking to hire the industry’s best talent. We’re looking for independent, self‑driven people who turn challenges into solutions. People who want to use their careers to help utilities keep their customers in power. People who want to help us sustain our world. If that’s you, then we want to talk.
Accountable to self and others Customer and company fairness Responsibility of ownership Trustworthy in all things Mission: To engage the best people and make them better to foster resiliency, environmental stewardship, compliance, stakeholder partnerships, and safer communities. Vision: To be the leader for innovation and industry‑shaping solutions within the infrastructure and environmental space. ACRT Services and our family of companies are fully committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. We seek to hire and empower the best people, providing exceptional service no matter where and when duty calls. We also believe in our people and invest in them through continuing education and believe in a positive, active workplace culture. If you require reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiring process due to disability, you may submit your request by calling 800.622.2562.
For additional details please use the link provided below. careers.acrt.com/careers/job-listings Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities