HR Specialist

The HR Specialist will provide temporary support for day-to-day HRIS administration and employee data management activities. This role focuses on maintaining accurate employee records, processing personnel changes across the employee lifecycle, supporting onboarding and offboarding transactions, and generating HR reports for leadership and business partners. The position is ideal for someone with hands-on HRIS experience who enjoys high-volume data entry, system configuration support, and partnering closely with HR team members in a growing, employee-owned business environment.

• Maintain and update employee records within the HRIS system to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Process employee data changes, including status updates, transfers, promotions, and terminations.
• Support onboarding activities by entering new hire information, verifying completeness, and ensuring data accuracy in the HRIS.
• Manage termination profiles and complete all related employee record updates in a timely manner.
• Assist with HRIS module setup and configuration, providing ongoing administrative support for system enhancements and implementations.
• Generate, analyze, and distribute HR reports for leadership and business partners using HR system reporting tools.
• Perform high-volume data entry while maintaining a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Audit employee data on a regular basis, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues to maintain clean and reliable HR records.
• Partner with HR team members to support ongoing HR operations, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support employee lifecycle transactions from hiring through termination, ensuring all steps are accurately documented in the HRIS.
• Contribute to a collaborative and supportive HR environment by providing responsive administrative and HRIS support.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in HR, HRIS, or Human Resources Specialist roles.
• Hands-on experience working within an HRIS platform, with Dayforce experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in HR systems, including data entry, HR administration, and HR support functions.
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy in high-volume environments.
• Experience processing employee lifecycle transactions, including hiring, onboarding, status changes, and terminations.
• Proficiency in reporting and data extraction within HR systems.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with discretion.
• Solid administrative support capabilities within human resources and employee relations contexts.

• Experience supporting HRIS implementations, including module setup, configuration, or system enhancements.
• Advanced reporting capabilities within HR systems, including building and customizing HR reports.
• Experience working in a fast-paced corporate or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with HR team members and business partners.
• Comfort working with employee relations matters in an administrative and data-focused capacity.

The role operates in a professional, fast-paced corporate or manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on collaboration and employee ownership. The business is growing and celebrates its employee-owned culture, including an annual week-long celebration in October. Team members typically enjoy team lunches about once a week, fostering a friendly and supportive atmosphere. Leadership is described as understanding and kind, contributing to a positive and approachable HR culture. The position follows an 8-hour workday with a flexible start time between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM. The team also observes a casual work environment on Fridays, allowing more relaxed attire at the end of the week, while maintaining professional standards during the rest of the week.

This is a Contract position based out of New Berlin, WI.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $32.00/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 fully onsite position in New Berlin,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.

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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.