HR Specialist

Aston Carter; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health benefits

Job summary

Aston Carter in Plainville, CT is seeking a professional HR Generalist to deliver comprehensive HR support across the organization. The role acts as the primary contact for employees and leadership, handling recruiting, onboarding, payroll support, benefits administration, HRIS management, employee relations, compliance, and HR reporting.

The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a full-time onsite role with standard hours.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting core HR functions including recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and HRIS.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruiting, onboarding and employee lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support across the organization and serve as primary contact for employees and leadership.
• Handle recruiting, onboarding, payroll support, benefits administration, and HRIS management.
• Support employee relations, regulatory compliance, and HR reporting.
• Balance multiple priorities and work independently in a growing organization.

Skills

HR experience

Employee relations

Payroll administration

Benefits administration

HRIS administration

Recruiting & onboarding

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a professional HR Generalist!

We are seeking an HR Generalist to play a critical role in delivering comprehensive HR support across the organization. Acting as the primary point of contact for employees and leadership, this position manages a broad range of responsibilities, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll support, benefits administration, HR systems management, employee relations, regulatory compliance, and HR reporting. This opportunity is best suited for a proactive and adaptable HR professional who can work independently, balance multiple priorities, and grow alongside a stable and expanding organization.

Essential Skills

• Experience supporting core HR functions, including recruiting, employee relations, payroll, benefits, and HRIS administration.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all organizational levels.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience working in a medium-sized organization and supporting multiple stakeholders is beneficial.
• Experience with HRIS platforms preferred.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, onsite position with standard hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Plainville, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $70000.00/yr.

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.

Standard Benefit Package including PTO, Health Benefits, etc.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Plainville,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 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] ([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.