Human Resources Specialist - Entry Level

U.S Army Reserve; West Linn (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Time Off

Job summary

Aston Carter is recruiting an HR Specialist to support hardship transfers and complex case management. You will act as a compassionate point of contact for employees and families, reviewing applications and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely transfers and resources.

The role emphasizes empathy, rigorous adjudication, and confidentiality, with remote work options and a contract arrangement based out of Portland, OR. Prior HR generalist experience is expected.

Qualifications

• HR experience and solid case management skills for sensitive situations.
• Ability to adjudicate requests with strong judgment and empathy.
• Experience handling confidential employee information and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate HR support and case management for employees and families.
• Review hardship transfer applications and offer resources.
• Escalate issues to partner teams when needed.
• Communicate updates to associates and site HR teams.
• Exercise independent judgment in complex transfer eligibility decisions.
• Handle sensitive cases such as domestic issues, homelessness, or crisis situations.
• Collaborate with GCIMR, GSO, PXT, Ethics, Legal, and MHLS teams.

Skills

HR

Employee relations

Adjudication

Judgment

Empathy

HR admin

MS Office

Customer service

Years experience

Detail oriented

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional

Confidential data

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

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HR Specialist (Hardship Transfers)

97240 Portland $70,000 - $95,000 per year help_outline Aston Carter

Posted 4 days ago

Job Description

Job Title: HR Specialist (Hardship Transfers)
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated HR Specialist to provide compassionate support and case management for employees and their families during challenging times. This role requires a strong sense of empathy and the ability to manage complex cases involving hardship transfer applications.
Responsibilities

• Serve as an empathetic point of contact and provide holistic case management services to employees and their families in times of death, critical illness, crisis, and other times of need.
• Review hardship transfer applications and support employees by providing resources relevant to their situation.
• Escalate issues or barriers to the appropriate partner teams.
• Communicate updates and status changes to associates and site HR teams throughout the process.
• Demonstrate strong judgment and decision-making skills when reviewing hardship requests.
• Exercise independent judgment in managing complex cases to determine transfer eligibility.
• Handle sensitive cases related to domestic violence, homelessness, self-harm, and death.
• Use critical thinking to respond effectively to dynamic situations and anticipate future challenges.
• Collaborate with the Global Crisis and Issues Management Response (GCIMR) team to assess high-risk situations and potential reputational damage.
• Partner with Global Security Operations (GSO) to mitigate risks through approved controls.
• Identify root causes of high-volume contacts and trends within the Building-to-Building operation process.
• Collaborate with People Experience and Technology (PXT), Ethics, Compliance, Legal, and MHLS Operations teams.

Essential Skills

• Human resources
• Employee relations
• Adjudication
• Judgment
• Empathy
• HR administration
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Customer service
• 3+ years of experience as an HR Generalist, HR Specialist, or in a contact center role with equivalent experience
• Superior attention to detail
• Exemplary judgment
• Strong research and root-cause analysis skills
• Demonstrated ability to independently solve problems
• Proven experience working cross-functionally to solve complex problems
• Experience managing confidential and sensitive associate information
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Work Environment
This position is 100% remote, offering flexibility in work hours and the ability to work from the comfort of your own home.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Portland, OR.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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 remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 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.
This 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.
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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.