Senior HR Consultant

Aston Carter; New York (NY); On-site; USD 128,943,000 - 143,270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Time Off/Leave (PTO)

Job summary

Aston Carter in New Rochelle, NY seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager (Contract) to serve as the primary HR partner for a 100+ employee multi-state workforce across 16 states. This hands-on role requires independent management of full HR functions including employee relations, recruiting, policy compliance, and HRIS oversight.

You will align with leadership, manage investigations and terminations, advise on performance reviews, and ensure wage/hour compliance across jurisdictions while

Qualifications

• Independent, standalone HR resource with hands-on experience across all HR functions.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state employment laws and worker classification.
• Experience supporting diverse workforce (employees, contractors, sales, admin).
• Proven employee relations and compliance management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for a multi-state workforce across 16 states.
• Provide daily HR guidance to employees and leadership, ensuring consistent policy application.
• Manage employee relations, investigations, and terminations end-to-end.
• Partner with leadership to ensure compliance with employment laws and policies.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting across multiple functional areas.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements and drive timely hiring outcomes.
• Advise on performance reviews, coaching, and employee development.
• Support compensation changes and employment status updates.
• Ensure wage and hour compliance across jurisdictions and leave administration.
• Oversee onboarding for employees and contractors.
• Support and implement HR training initiatives.
• Maintain HRIS data in ADP platforms and reporting.

Skills

Independent HR resource

Multi-state employment laws

Employee relations

Recruiting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

3+ years HR experience

Tools

ADP TotalSource

ADP RUN

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Human Resources Manager Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager (Contract) to function as the primary HR partner for a multi-state workforce of over 100 employees across 16 states. This is a high-impact, standalone role requiring a hands‑on professional capable of independently managing the full spectrum of HR functions. The candidate will support a diverse employee population, including salaried staff, sales teams, administrative personnel, and independent contractors, necessitating a strong working knowledge of various compensation structures and employment classifications. The ideal candidate can quickly integrate into the organization, operate with minimal supervision, and provide strategic and tactical support in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all HR matters across a multi-state workforce.
• Provide daily HR guidance to employees and leadership, ensuring consistent application of company policies.
• Manage employee relations matters end-to-end, including investigations, corrective actions, and terminations.
• Partner with leadership to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts across multiple functional areas.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements and drive timely hiring outcomes.
• Advise managers on performance reviews, coaching strategies, and employee development.
• Support compensation changes and employment status updates.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversee wage and hour compliance, leave administration, and worker classification.
• Partner with legal teams as needed on audits, investigations, and policy updates.
• Oversee onboarding processes for both employees and contractors.
• Support and implement training initiatives aligned with organizational needs.
• Manage HRIS platforms (ADP TotalSource and ADP RUN).
• Maintain accurate employee records and reporting.

Essential Skills

• Ability to operate independently as the sole HR resource.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state employment laws and worker classification.
• Experience supporting diverse workforce populations (hourly, salaried, contractors, administrative, and sales).
• Proven employee relations and conflict resolution expertise.
• Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking abilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a standalone or HRBP capacity.
• Prior experience supporting multi-state workforces is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage HR operations and compliance independently.

Work Environment

The position is onsite and requires the ability to manage a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. The temporary engagement is designed to provide full HR coverage during a leave of absence, necessating the ability to step in quickly and assume ownership of all HR functions with minimal onboarding time.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of New Rochelle, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr.

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 benefitsEmployee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New Rochelle, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 12, 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 o