HR Generalist / HR Coordinator

Aleron; Browns Summit (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking an HR Generalist / HR Coordinator in Brown Summit, NC to support the HR Director with day-to-day HR functions. This is a contract assignment with potential to go permanent.

The role requires 3+ years HR experience, a High School Diploma or GED, and bilingual Spanish; duties include onboarding, data entry in APS, reporting, and coordinating with staffing agencies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on HR experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Experience with APS/HRIS and Excel reporting.
• Manufacturing industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain employee data in the APS system.
• Oversee onboarding for temporary and direct-hire staff.
• Process transitions from temporary to permanent status.
• Coordinate with staffing agencies on daily hiring needs.
• Prepare headcount reports and track overtime with Excel.
• Assist monthly safety committee meetings and document incidents.
• Provide general HR administrative support.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

HR administration

Manufacturing experience

Independent worker

APS (HRIS)

Excel reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

APS (HRIS)

Excel

Job description

Job Title: HR Generalist / HR Coordinator

Location: Brown Summit, NC

Employment: Temp to Perm (4 months)

Industry: Manufacturing

Compensation: $23.00-$25.0/hour

Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM One-hour lunch

Schedule: 40hours /week

About the Opportunity:

• We are seeking a reliable and proactive HR Generalist / HR Coordinator to support our HR Director, Dawn Wysosky, with day-to-day human resources functions.
• This is initially a contract assignment of unknown duration due to an extended leave of absence.
• However, for the right candidate, this role offers strong potential to transition into a permanent position.
• Furthermore, candidates with a robust background in safety and training may have a unique opportunity to evolve into a future Safety Coordinator role within the company.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

• This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

• Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You'll Do:

• Enter and maintain accurate employee information within the APS system.
• Facilitate seamless onboarding and orientations for both temporary and direct-hire employees.
• Process transitions and conversions from temporary status to permanent employees.
• Screen inbound applicants prior to presenting top candidates to the HR Director and coordinate closely with staffing agencies regarding daily hiring needs.
• Prepare regular headcount reports for the parent company and track overtime data using Excel.
• Assist with monthly safety committee meetings by taking detailed notes and documenting workplace incidents.
• Provide general HR administrative support to ensure smooth daily department workflows.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+years of experience in hands-on human resources

What Sets You Apart:

• Strong HR administrative background with exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience with APS (HRIS), Excel reporting, and a background in workplace safety or training
• Bilingual Spanish
• APS experience
• Manufacturing experience

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.