Entry human resources specialist

Human Resources Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Human Resources Specialist to join our team. This role is pivotal in managing project processes, coordinating vendor budgets, and ensuring compliance with HR regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in human resources and project management, coupled with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the tracking of project timelines, deliverables, and budgets to ensure timely execution.

• Assist in reviewing and documenting Talent Acquisition (TA) processes to identify and implement improvements.

• Support project meetings by preparing updates, maintaining documentation, and coordinating follow-ups.

• Coordinate with internal and external contacts, including recruiters, hiring managers, IT, Finance, and Legal, to support project tasks.

• Track vendor performance and service level agreements (SLAs).

• Maintain accurate records of vendor contracts, invoices, and communications.

• Support budget tracking and assist with invoice processing.

• Monitor recruitment activities to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

• Maintain accurate documentation and auditing support for all TA processes.

• Identify and escalate potential compliance risks.

• Generate and distribute reports on compliance initiatives and project progress.

• Help document and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and project files.

• Conduct research on HR and Talent Acquisition trends, tools, and compliance updates, and share insights to support continuous improvement.

• Assist with testing, documenting, and auditing in Talent Acquisition's internal and external systems.

• Support data entry, user access, and troubleshooting to ensure system accuracy and functionality.

• Maintain data integrity and compliance across platforms.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience in an HR/HRIS role.

• Advanced knowledge of Excel.

• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

• Workday experience preferred.

• Experience with schedule and project coordination.

• Budget support experience.

Work Environment

This position operates in a hybrid work environment, requiring four days in the office and one day working from home. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Marysville, Ohio.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.18 - $26.49/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 onsite position in Marysville,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.