Human Resources Specialist

Responsibilities

• Cook up the full recruitment lifecycle, from posting roles to conducting interviews and supporting hiring decisions.
• Lead onboarding activities to ensure a smooth transition for new hires, including documentation, orientation, and integration into the organization.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and leave programs, ensuring accurate enrollment and ongoing maintenance.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date personnel records and HR documentation in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company regulations.
• Support employee relations by responding to questions, addressing concerns, and assisting in the resolution of workplace issues in a fair and consistent manner.
• Aid in performance management processes, including documentation, tracking, and coordination of performance reviews and related initiatives.
• Assist with training initiatives by coordinating and tracking employee training related to HR, compliance, and security requirements.
• Process new hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, and other employee status changes within HR systems and related platforms.
• Serve as the Facility Security Specialist and ensure ongoing compliance with site security requirements and established security policies.
• Issue and terminate employee and contractor access badges upon hire, role change, and termination, maintaining appropriate access levels at all times.
• Conduct security briefings and debriefings for employees and contractors, ensuring clear understanding of security expectations and protocols.
• Deliver annual security training and awareness programs to maintain compliance and promote a strong security culture.
• Perform self-inspections and internal audits of facility security practices and records, identifying and addressing gaps or areas for improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Hands-on experience with core HR functions such as recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and benefits administration.
• Experience administering employee benefits and leave programs and maintaining accurate personnel records.
• Strong understanding of employment laws, HR best practices, and regulatory compliance at the federal and state levels.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive personnel and security information with a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Proficiency with HR systems and HRIS platforms for processing hires, terminations, and employee status changes.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Hands-on experience with core HR functions such as recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and benefits administration.
• Experience administering employee benefits and leave programs and maintaining accurate personnel records.
• Strong understanding of employment laws, HR best practices, and regulatory compliance at the federal and state levels.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive personnel and security information with a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Proficiency with HR systems and HRIS platforms for processing hires, terminations, and employee status changes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clackamas, OR.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $38.00/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 Clackamas,OR.

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.

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

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