About the Role Step into a critical role that supports the hiring and onboarding of a large hourly workforce. As an HR Assistant, you’ll help centralize and automate key hiring processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and an exceptional candidate experience. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in fast‑paced environments, enjoys problem‑solving, and is eager to develop strong HR operations and data management skills. You’ll have ownership over daily workflows, act as a quality gatekeeper, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that benefit both candidates and internal teams. What You’ll Do As part of the HR Operations team, you will manage essential tasks that keep hiring processes running smoothly. Your responsibilities include: Daily Operations & Task Ownership + Manage and independently execute daily tasks from start to finish. + Identify, troubleshoot, and escalate issues related to processes or tools. Quality & Compliance + Conduct quality audits of outsourced vendors to ensure high accuracy and adherence to standards. + Handle sensitive candidate information with strict confidentiality and compliance with privacy regulations. + Manage backend processes related to application creation, document collection, and candidate compliance. Operational Excellence & Team Support + Act as a liaison between field teams and centralized support services. + Support reporting needs and communicate key updates to internal teams and leadership. + Demonstrate strong judgment in ambiguous situations, finding solutions when processes aren’t clearly defined. + Recommend enhancements to processes, workflows, and tools to improve efficiency and the candidate experience. Data & Systems Management + Import and export data across multiple systems with precision. + Use Excel extensively (including pivot tables and VLOOKUP) for data organization and analysis. + Maintain and improve data management systems and procedures. + Conduct regular audits to ensure data accuracy and integrity. What You BringEssential Skills + Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP). + Experience in HR, data entry, or customer service. + Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, self‑starting approach. Preferred Qualifications + Previous experience in HR support or HR operations roles. Work Environment + Onsite 4 days per week in Tempe. + 4x10 schedule offering extended weekends. + Fast‑paced and collaborative environment with significant opportunities for learning and career growth. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Tempe, AZ. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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 Tempe,AZ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 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® double diamond 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.