HR Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: HR Administrator Job Description

This 6month contract HR Administrator role supports daytoday HR operations in a fastpaced, corporate environment. You will provide comprehensive administrative support to a collaborative HR team, manage calendars and meetings, assist with onboarding and preemployment processes, and work extensively with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and Outlook. This position offers exposure to HR operations, Workday processes, and corporate HR administration while allowing flexible scheduling within standard business hours.

• Provide general administrative support to the HR team, including scheduling, calendar management, and meeting coordination.
• Manage Outlook calendars for HR team members and coordinate internal meetings and daily team huddles.
• Perform general office support tasks such as organizing documentation, maintaining HR files, and preparing basic reports.
• Use intermediate Excel skills to track HR data, maintain spreadsheets, and support administrative reporting functions.
• Assist with onboarding and preemployment processes, particularly in a staffing or recruiting context when needed.
• Support HR operations and Workday-related processes under guidance and training from the HR team.
• Communicate professionally with internal stakeholders via email, phone, and in-person interactions.
• Learn and follow new HR systems, tools, and processes quickly, applying training to daily work.
• Maintain strong attention to detail in all administrative tasks to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with a small HR team, participating in daily huddles and contributing to a supportive, team-oriented environment.

• Strong administrative background, including experience with scheduling, calendar management, meeting coordination, and general office support.
• Intermediate Excel skills for tracking information, maintaining spreadsheets, and supporting administrative functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook for calendar and communication management.
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly, including HR and ERP tools such as Workday.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and data entry.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience in the staffing industry or recruiting environment is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with onboarding and preemployment processes is strongly desirable.
• Exposure to ERP or HR systems such as Workday is an advantage.
• Openness to training and willingness to adapt to evolving HR processes.
• Interest in gaining broader exposure to HR operations and corporate HR administration.

This position is fully on-site at a corporate facility in Allentown, PA, within a cubicle office environment. You will work closely with a small HR team of approximately three members and participate in daily team huddle meetings. The role offers flexible scheduling options between roughly 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with standard examples including 6:00 AM3:00 PM, 7:00 AM4:00 PM, 8:00 AM5:00 PM, or 10:00 AM6:00 PM, and includes a 30minute or 1hour break. The environment is collaborative, structured, and focused on supporting corporate HR operations using tools such as Microsoft Office and Workday.

This is a Contract position based out of Allentown, PA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a Contract position based out of Allentown, PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Allentown,PA.

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 View email address on ziprecruiter.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.