HR Specialist

Acronis is a world leader in cyber protection—empowering people by providing them with cutting-edge technology that enables them to monitor, control, and protect the data that their businesses and lives depend on. We are looking for a HR Specialist who is ready to join us in creating a #CyberFit future and protecting the digital world!

We are looking to hire an experienced and driven Human Resources Specialist that will be responsible for HR matters across the Americas region. The HR Specialist is a hands-on role that will be working with management and employees across the US, Canada, and LATAM. The HR Specialist role is responsible for a broad range of HR functions including but not limited to employee relations, internal policies and processes, payroll, benefits, onboarding, employee issues, and various HR projects and initiatives. The HR Specialist role will be reporting to the Senior Director HR, based in the Burlington office (hybrid in-office and remote).

Every member of our “A-Team” has an instrumental role and impact on the success of Acronis’ innovative and growing business, so we are looking for someone who enjoys working in dynamic, global teams and thrives in a fast-paced and rapidly changing work environment. Just like everyone at Acronis, the ideal candidate will embody all of our company values: responsive, alert, detail-oriented, makes decisions, and never gives up.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Work with the Sr. HR Director to implement and drive the HR strategy for Americas
• Assist with developing HR policies and procedures in compliance with local laws in alignment with Company standards
• Input and maintain data and ensure accuracy of employee records and database in all HR systems
• Manage all HR administration and processes including but not limited to, onboarding, termination/separation, immigration/relocation, employment changes, leaves of absence, payroll changes, benefits, training, and performance management
• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding
• Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and management on HR-related matters. 
• Coach and counsel employees and managers regarding employee relations issues including but not limited to, facilitation of formal and informal complaints to resolution, disciplinary actions, and terminations
• Address employee inquiries and concerns, providing guidance and resolution as needed.
• Conduct investigations into employee complaints or conflicts and recommend appropriate actions
• Promote a positive work environment through effective communication and conflict resolution
• Oversees and administer all US benefits
• Leads all required reporting and filing to meet all compliance deadlines
• Point of contact for all US relocation and immigration cases. Partnering with immigration attorneys and global employees to evaluate current status and propose best options for relocation, visas and green cards
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in HR to continuously improve HR processes and services
• Partner with our EOR for LATAM and Canada employees to serve as a liaison
• Performs other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU BRING

• 3+ years experience in a similar HR role
• Experience owning all HR matters, and supporting employees across multiple locations within the Americas region
• University degree or equivalent work experience
• Competent systems user, including HRIS and ATS platforms (Workday preferred), and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
• Strong knowledge and experience with US employment and labor laws
• Ability to stay focused, manage competing priorities, and multi-task a high volume of workload
• Disiplined, detail oriented, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while still maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Exceptional problem solving and organizational skills
• Team-player, positive attitude, and eager to do more and help out
• Passion and commitment to succeed by working hard and never giving up
• Strong internal customer focus with a desire to learn all aspects of the business
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

WHO WE ARE

Acronis is revolutionizing cyber protection by unifying backup, disaster recovery, storage, next-generation anti-malware, and protection management into one solution. This all-in-one integration removes the complexity and risks associated with non-integrated solutions and offers easy, complete and reliable data protection for all workloads, applications, and systems across any environment—all at a low and predictable cost.

Founded in Singapore in 2003 and incorporated in Switzerland in 2008, Acronis now has more than 2,000 employees and offices in 34 locations worldwide. Its solutions are trusted by more than 5.5 million home users and 500,000 companies, and top-tier professional sports teams. Acronis products are available through over 50,000 partners and service providers in over 150 countries and 26 languages.

Our corporate culture is focused on making a positive impact on the lives of each employee and the communities in which we live. Mutual trust, respect, personal achievement, individual leadership, and a belief that we can contribute to the world everyday are the cornerstones of the Acronis Team.

Acronis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

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