Contract HR Generalist: Leave, ER & Engagement Lead

Aston Carter; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a contract HR Generalist in Akron, OH to support employees, managers, and leadership from October 2026 through January 2027. You will handle leave administration, employee relations, onboarding, benefits, HRIS, payroll coordination, and security access in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes compliance, engagement initiatives, and administrative HR functions, with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and teamwork with facilities and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years of Human Resources experience.
• Proven experience administering FMLA, ADA, and other employee leave programs.
• Strong employee relations skills with professional discretion.
• Excellent customer service orientation when supporting employees, managers, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee leave programs (FMLA/ADA) and ensure compliant documentation.
• Serve as primary resource for employee relations questions and guidance.
• Manage department invoices and expenses for budgeting and oversight.
• Coordinate vendor relationships (facilities, cleaning, supplies, first-aid).
• Support employee engagement activities and recognition programs.
• Assist with new hire onboarding and orientation preparation.
• Administer employee recognition programs and service awards.
• Coordinate year-end celebrations and awards programs.
• Support security administration (badge printing and access).
• Conduct HR data audits and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with HR compliance and documentation efforts.
• Support data auditing and HR metrics reporting.
• Provide HRIS and administrative support.
• Assist with benefits administration tasks and workers’ compensation exposure.
• Support payroll coordination with stakeholders.
• Interpret and apply HR policies and procedures.
• Support community outreach and HR initiatives.
• Participate in additional HR projects and process improvements.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

3 years HR experience

FMLA & ADA administration

Employee relations

Customer service orientation

Event coordination

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

HR compliance & documentation

Data auditing & reporting

HRIS support

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a contract HR Generalist in Akron, OH to support employees, managers, and leadership from October 2026 through January 2027. You will handle leave administration, employee relations, onboarding, benefits, HRIS, payroll coordination, and security access in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes compliance, engagement initiatives, and administrative HR functions, with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and teamwork with facilities and vendors.