Human Resources Coordinator

Human Resources CoordinatorThe Human Resources Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the Human Resources department by assisting with various administrative tasks related to benefits, payroll, training and development, recruitment, and other HR initiatives. This position requires onsite presence Monday through Friday, from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, with the expectation to start at 6:50 am on orientation days, which occur on the first and third Monday of every month. The role offers a contract opportunity with the potential to transition to permanent employment.Responsibilities:Respond to internal and external Human Resource inquiries or requests and provide assistance.Redirect Human Resource-related calls or distribute correspondence to the appropriate team member.Maintain records of personnel-related data, such as personal information, leaves, and turnover rates, both in paper format and in the database, ensuring all employment requirements are met.Liaise with other departments or functions, including payroll and benefits.Support the recruitment/hiring process by leading the pre-employment process, sourcing candidates, performing background checks, assisting in shortlisting, and issuing employment contracts.Ensure all pre-employment paperwork and applicable licensure and certifications are obtained in a timely fashion and in compliance with regulatory agencies.Assist with new-hire procedures, including organizing employee orientation, creating new employee files, administering employee handbooks, and ensuring all necessary paperwork is properly filled out and submitted.Participate in new hire orientations.Adhere to core values of compassion, excellence, cooperation, collaboration, honesty, and innovation.Adhere to absolutes of privacy, confidentiality, professional appearance, responsibility, and commitment.Essential Skills:Outgoing personality, especially for facilitating orientations twice a month.Strong administration and technical skills.Preferred experience in HR, onboarding, and orientation.Associate's degree in Human Resources or equivalent college-level coursework and applied experience.2 years experience in a Human Resources department setting.Excellent computer skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Word.Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.Advanced organizational skills and the ability to multitask.Additional Skills & Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree preferred.Experience in a healthcare setting in a union environment is preferred.Work Environment:The role is situated in an office setting, with a strong company culture offering potential growth to a permanent position. Employees should adhere to a professional appearance and maintain privacy and confidentiality in their work.Job Type & Location:This is a Contract position based out of Middletown, CT.Pay and Benefits:The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $27.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)About Aston Carter:Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.