Human Resources Assistant

📍 Launch Your Career in Human Resources Are you a early-career professional looking to build a successful HR career? We're seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Assistant to join a growing team where you'll gain hands-on experience across recruiting, onboarding, payroll, employee engagement, and HR operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to get their foot in the door with Human Resources and develop skills that can lead to long-term career growth within HR and Talent Acquisition. What You'll Be Doing As an HR Assistant, you'll work closely with experienced HR and Talent Acquisition professionals while supporting a variety of initiatives that impact the employee experience. Recruiting & Talent Acquisition Coordinate interviews between candidates, recruiters, and hiring managersPost job openings on job boards and social media platformsScreen resumes and assist with candidate selectionCommunicate with candidates throughout the hiring processSupport career fairs, recruiting events, and campus hiring initiativesHelp create a positive and professional candidate experience Onboarding & Employee Support Assist with new hire onboarding and orientation schedulingMaintain employee records and HR documentationSupport employee lifecycle activities including promotions, transfers, and offboardingRespond to employee questions regarding HR processes and programs Payroll & HR Operations Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing and timekeeping administrationMaintain payroll records and prepare reportsUpdate HR systems and ensure accurate employee informationGenerate HR reports and support compliance initiativesSupport employee engagement and training programs What We're Looking For ✅ Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Communications, or a related field preferred ✅ 1-2 years of experience in HR, recruiting, payroll, administration, customer service, or office support ✅ Payroll experience ✅ Strong organizational skills and attention to detail ✅ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ✅ Ability to handle confidential information professionally ✅ Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) ✅ Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow Why Join Us? Excellent entry point into Human ResourcesExposure to multiple areas of HR and Talent AcquisitionOpportunity to work alongside experienced HR professionalsHands-on training and professional developmentCollaborative and supportive team environmentBuild valuable experience with recruiting, onboarding, payroll, and employee relationsOpportunity for long-term career growth Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of New York, NY. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/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 New York,NY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2026. 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® Platinum Award 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 for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.