Human Resources Assistant

Aston Carter; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aston Carter is hiring a Human Resources Assistant for a fully onsite 20-week assignment in Stratford, CT. The role supports HR functions, maintains confidential records, and assists with onboarding, benefits, and HR data reporting.

The incumbent will handle HR administration tasks, use MS Office including Excel, and ensure data integrity and compliance with procedures in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of human resources experience.
• Experience providing administrative support in an HR or office environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in human resources administration and HR support.
• Ability to perform clerical and administrative tasks such as filing and document management.
• Basic understanding of HR functions such as employee records, onboarding, and HR systems.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong attention to detail when maintaining records and preparing reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of general personnel and clerical tasks to support human resources operations in areas such as employee records, benefits, education and training, employment, compensation, and equal employment opportunity.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date manual and automated personnel records, ensuring data integrity and compliance with established procedures.
• Collect, compile, and organize sensitive and confidential personnel statistics and information for reporting and analysis.
• Prepare HR-related reports and documentation based on collected personnel data and statistics.
• Furnish information to authorized persons and agencies in accordance with established procedures and confidentiality requirements.
• Provide clear and accurate information to employees at all levels regarding HR policies, procedures, and processes.
• Support HR administration activities, including onboarding, HR support tasks, and employee relations documentation.
• Perform general administrative and clerical duties such as filing, organizing records, and maintaining HR documentation.
• Utilize Microsoft Office, including Excel, to create, update, and manage HR documents, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Assist with HR systems data entry and updates, ensuring records remain current and complete.
• Provide human resources administrative support to ensure timely completion of HR tasks and adherence to internal timelines.
• Collaborate with HR team members and other departments to support HR-related initiatives and day‑to‑day operations.

Job description

Now Hiring for a Human Resources Assistant in Stratford, CT!

Job Description

This Human Resources Assistant role provides comprehensive administrative and clerical support across key HR functions, including employee records, benefits, education and training, employment, compensation, and equal employment opportunity. The position maintains both manual and automated personnel records, compiles sensitive and confidential HR data, prepares reports, and supports HR systems and filing. The Human Resources Assistant serves as a key point of contact by providing accurate information to employees at all levels regarding HR policies, procedures, and processes, while ensuring confidentiality and adherence to established guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of general personnel and clerical tasks to support human resources operations in areas such as employee records, benefits, education and training, employment, compensation, and equal employment opportunity.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date manual and automated personnel records, ensuring data integrity and compliance with established procedures.
• Collect, compile, and organize sensitive and confidential personnel statistics and information for reporting and analysis.
• Prepare HR-related reports and documentation based on collected personnel data and statistics.
• Furnish information to authorized persons and agencies in accordance with established procedures and confidentiality requirements.
• Provide clear and accurate information to employees at all levels regarding HR policies, procedures, and processes.
• Support HR administration activities, including onboarding, HR support tasks, and employee relations documentation.
• Perform general administrative and clerical duties such as filing, organizing records, and maintaining HR documentation.
• Utilize Microsoft Office, including Excel, to create, update, and manage HR documents, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Assist with HR systems data entry and updates, ensuring records remain current and complete.
• Provide human resources administrative support to ensure timely completion of HR tasks and adherence to internal timelines.
• Collaborate with HR team members and other departments to support HR-related initiatives and day‑to‑day operations.

Essential Skills

• 0–3 years of human resources experience.
• Experience providing administrative support in an HR or office environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in human resources administration and HR support.
• Ability to perform clerical and administrative tasks such as filing and document management.
• Basic understanding of HR functions such as employee records, onboarding, and HR systems.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong attention to detail when maintaining records and preparing reports.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with human resources systems and tools.
• Background in employee relations support or exposure to employee relations processes.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time‑management skills to support multiple HR tasks.
• Effective oral and written communication skills when interacting with employees and authorized external contacts.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a structured environment.
• Comfort working with data and statistics related to personnel information.
• General administrative experience in a professional office setting.

Work Environment

This role is fully onsite in Stratford, CT, for a 20‑week assignment. The position follows a rotating schedule: one week consists of a standard schedule of 8 hours per day, 5 days a week, and the following week consists of 10‑hour shifts for 4 days. The work is performed in a professional office environment supporting human resources operations, using standard office equipment and Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, for daily tasks. The setting emphasizes confidentiality, accuracy, and adherence to established HR procedures and guidelines, with a focus on collaborative work with HR colleagues and other departments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Stratford, CT.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $24.00/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 Stratford,CT. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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.