About the Role Join a dynamic, international HR team where you'll play a key role in shaping employee experience across a global organization. As an HR Specialist, you’ll support essential HR processes, collaborate across multiple regions, and contribute to data‑driven decisions that enhance workforce operations. This is an excellent opportunity for early‑career HR professionals who want hands‑on experience, global exposure, and a strong path for growth. This role is ideal for someone who is curious, detail‑oriented, and eager to build HR expertise within a fast‑paced environment. What You’ll Do In this role, you will support key HR functions tied to employee relations, compensation, and operational excellence. You will: + Evaluate pay rates for hourly employees and maintain the overall compensation framework. + Implement policy and organizational changes, ensuring accuracy from development through final rate determination. + Collaborate with global partners including Program Managers, Operations, and Technology teams. + Perform essential administrative and analytical tasks such as: + Running and analyzing reports + Conducting audits + Managing HR tickets + Completing wage reviews + Updating and maintaining SOPs + Balance workflow with 60% focused, independent work and 40% collaborative interaction across teams and time zones. What You BringEssential Skills + Bachelor's degree. + Experience in global HR or interest in HR operations at an international scale. + Strong Excel proficiency (formulas, VLOOKUP). + Exceptional attention to detail. + High level of technical aptitude and clear communication skills. Preferred Qualifications + Experience working with a major online retailer. + AI certification or familiarity with AI-assisted tools and workflows. + Strong communication, dependable execution, and a proven bias for action. + 2–4 years of related experience (open to early-career professionals eager to grow). Work Environment + 100% onsite in Seattle. + Monday–Friday schedule, with a 6:00–7:00 AM start time to support collaboration with a trainer based in Spain. + After training, enjoy scheduling flexibility (late arrivals or early departures as needed). + Fast-paced environment with significant opportunities for growth, skill expansion, and cross-cultural collaboration. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/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 Seattle,WA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 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.