Human Resources Specialist

Job Title: Human Resources SpecialistJob Description

We are seeking a Human Resources Specialist to join our team on a temporary basis, supporting an employee on maternity leave for a 2-3 month contract. This role focuses on assisting People Service Coordinators with various HR processes, including recruiting, data entry, and onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Support other People Service Coordinators with HR processes, such as recruiting, data entry, and onboarding.

• Maintain and update the HR knowledge database.

• Collaborate with HRIS for technical issue resolution.

• Provide administrative support across recruitment, onboarding, learning, and performance processes.

• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulations.

• Help standardize and improve HR processes.

• Participate actively in internal meetings and training sessions.

Essential Skills

• 1-2 years of human resources experience.

• 1-2 years of administrative experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Experience with data entry and administrative support.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Workday is a plus.

• Union experience, accounting, analytics, audit, support, governance, and HR benefits experience are advantageous.

• The ideal candidate should have their own laptop and be familiar with Teams, Excel, and Workday.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote opportunity, preferably for candidates in Central or Eastern time zones. However, candidates local to Decatur, IL may work on-site. Work hours are from 8 am to 5 pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Decatur, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 29, 2025.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.