Human Resources Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Human Resources Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Human Resources Specialist to coordinate and manage all aspects of the new hire onboarding process. This role is crucial in ensuring a smooth transition for new employees from offer acceptance through their first 90 days, facilitating new hire orientation, and assisting with required documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all aspects of the new hire onboarding process from offer acceptance through the employee's first 90 days.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and assist with the completion of required documentation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for new employees regarding onboarding questions.
• Ensure completion of employment verification, background checks, and other necessary documentation.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to ensure new employees have appropriate system access, equipment, and workspace.
• Track onboarding progress and maintain accurate records in UKG.
• Assist with employee status changes, transfers, and other HR administrative duties.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, and work closely with payroll, IT, and security teams.

Essential Skills

• Experience in onboarding and HR administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of HR systems and employee relations.
• Experience with UKG is preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 2-4 years of HR experience.
• Experience with employee onboarding, HR operations, and workforce services.
• Healthcare HR experience is preferred but not required.

Work Environment

This position operates from 8 am to 5 pm, fully onsite at the HR building on a hospital campus. The role offers the potential to become permanent based on performance.

This is a Contract position based out of Chesapeake, VA.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $29.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Chesapeake,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 2026.

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.