Human Resources Assistant

Temporary Hr Assistant

We are seeking a temporary HR assistant to provide administrative and receptionist support to the Human Resources department, with a strong focus on a paperless transition initiative. This role will assist with day-to-day HR operations and general administrative tasks to ensure smooth processes during a period of increased workload and coverage.

Responsibilities:

• Support the paperless project by scanning, organizing, and uploading employee personnel files into an electronic filing system.
• Assist employees with routine HR tasks and basic inquiries.
• Screen and prioritize incoming calls, mail, and visitors.
• Support planning and coordination of employee events, such as retirements, appreciation activities, and other internal gatherings.
• Provide additional administrative support and handle ad hoc HR tasks as needed.

Essential Skills:

• 2-3 years of HR experience as an HR assistant or extensive HR admin experience.
• Understanding of clerical work with some HR responsibilities, including benefits, bills, and recruitment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• High school graduate with some post-secondary education preferred.
• Extensive administrative experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Highly proficient computer skills.
• Strong project management skills.

Work Environment:

The role is based in an office setting in Wallingford, CT, and requires onsite presence every day. The company has been in business for over 100 years and offers a great opportunity to learn and grow in the HR field.

Job Type & Location:

This is a contract position based out of Wallingford, CT.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 onsite position in Wallingford, CT.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 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.