HR Generalist II

Aston Carter; United States; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an experienced HR Operations professional to administer Workday, manage position data, and produce reports across North America. You will partner with HR Generalists and Business Partners to support employee relations, investigations, and leadership transitions.

The role emphasizes data integrity, policy compliance, and strong communication. The position is contract-based, hybrid in Davidson, NC, with a pay range of $28-$31 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Experience supporting multi-site, multi-state, or regional employee populations.
• Hands-on experience with Workday, including: Reporting and analytics, Position management processes, Data maintenance and mass data uploads (EIB preferred)
• Experience drafting corrective actions, written warnings, and performance documentation.
• Experience conducting employee investigations, including attendance and timekeeping reviews.
• Strong understanding of HR policies, employee relations practices, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive matters.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, Data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage position creation, modifications, and position management requests within Workday.
• Generate, schedule, analyze, and distribute standard and ad hoc Workday reports.
• Provide workforce analytics, headcount reporting, and HR operational metrics to HR Generalists and HR Business Partners.
• Support leadership transitions by tracking and reporting on newly hired and promoted people leaders.
• Monitor weekly participant and employee data reporting to ensure proper system alignment and data integrity.
• Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, audit documentation, and compliance-related reporting.
• Employee Relations & Investigative Support: draft corrective actions, written warnings, and performance documentation; assist investigations.
• Talent, Leadership & Offboarding Support: conduct exit interviews and present findings to HR leadership.
• Partner with HR Generalists to enhance team effectiveness and organizational performance.

Skills

Workday

Employee relations

Performance management

Human resources

UKG

HR compliance

Exit interviews

Education

SHRM-CP or PHR

Tools

Excel

Job description

Description

HR Operations & Workday AdministrationManage position creation, modifications, and position management requests within Workday.Serve as an active position planner and execute mass data uploads utilizing Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB).Generate, schedule, analyze, and distribute standard and ad hoc Workday reports.Provide workforce analytics, headcount reporting, and HR operational metrics to HR Generalists and HR Business Partners.Support leadership transitions by tracking and reporting on newly hired and promoted people leaders.Monitor weekly participant and employee data reporting to ensure proper system alignment and data integrity.Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, audit documentation, and compliance-related reporting.Employee Relations & Investigative SupportPartner with HR Generalists to draft and review corrective actions, written warnings, and performance improvement documentation.Support investigations related to timekeeping, attendance, and potential time theft.Analyze badge swipe records, timecard data, GPS information, and other supporting documentation to develop objective findings.Serve as a resource to employees and managers regarding company policies, procedures, and HR guidelines.Assist with case management activities, ensuring employee relations issues and action items are resolved in a timely manner.Talent, Leadership & Offboarding SupportConduct exit interviews with employees across North America and identify key themes and trends.Compile and present exit interview findings and workforce insights to HR leadership.Support leadership coaching initiatives by preparing materials and assisting with manager development activities.Partner with HR Generalists to enhance team effectiveness and organizational performance.

Skills

workday, employee relations, performance management, Human resources, ukg, hr compliance, exit interviews

Top Skills Details

workday,employee relations,performance management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Required Qualifications2-4+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.Experience supporting multi-site, multi-state, or regional employee populations.Hands-on experience with Workday, including:Reporting and analyticsPosition management processesData maintenance and mass data uploads (EIB preferred)Experience drafting corrective actions, written warnings, and performance documentation.Experience conducting employee investigations, including attendance and timekeeping reviews.Strong understanding of HR policies, employee relations practices, and compliance requirements.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive matters.Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:Pivot TablesVLOOKUPsData analysis and reportingPreferred QualificationsExperience with Workday and/or UKG.HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR.Experience supporting commercial, sales, or field-based organizations.Experience working in a fast-paced, regional HR environment.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Davidson, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $31.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Davidson,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 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.