Administrative Assistant

Talentify; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support HR operations in Decatur, IL. You will assist with onboarding, recruitment coordination, document management, data entry and general clerical support to ensure efficient HR processes and a compliant records environment.

This contract position reports to the HR Director and sits fully onsite. You will maintain personnel files, coordinate interviews, manage calendars, process HR forms, and help with payroll administration knowledge.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in data entry and administrative tasks.
• Experience in filing and administrative support.
• Basic Excel skills for data entry and filtering.
• Experience in calendar management and scheduling.
• Previous Administrative Assistant experience.
• Clerical experience and customer service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize personnel files and HR documentation.
• File and manage safety and OSHA-related records.
• Support recruiting activities, including scheduling interviews and initial phone screenings.
• Enter and maintain HR data within spreadsheets and tracking systems.
• Provide administrative and clerical support to the HR Director and team.
• Process and maintain HR forms and records.
• Assist with document preparation and data entry tasks.
• Maintain and organize food safety documentation and records.
• Support additional HR projects and administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Administrative skills

Excel basics

Calendar management

Clerical experience

Customer service

Job description

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Job Description

The Administrative Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the administrative functions of the Human Resources department. Reporting directly to the HR Director, this position will assist with onboarding, recruitment coordination, document management, data entry, and general clerical support to ensure efficient HR operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize personnel files and HR documentation.
• File and manage safety and OSHA-related records.
• Support recruiting activities, including scheduling interviews, conducting initial phone screenings, and assisting with onboarding processes.
• Enter and maintain HR data within spreadsheets and tracking systems.
• Provide administrative and clerical support to the HR Director and HR team.
• Process, file, and maintain various HR forms and records.
• Assist with document preparation and basic data entry tasks.
• Maintain and organize food safety documentation and records.
• Support additional HR projects and administrative duties as needed.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in data entry and administrative skills.
• Experience in filing and administrative support.
• Basic Excel skills, including data entry and filtering.
• Experience in calendar management.
• Previous experience as an Administrative Assistant.
• Clerical experience and customer service skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in recruiting, human resources, and talent acquisition.
• Knowledge in HR administration and payroll.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Decatur, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Decatur,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 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 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 [e-mail] 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.