Job Title: HR Assistant Job Description The HR Assistant will be responsible for conducting pre-employment screenings including screening and reference checks. This role will assist with new hire onboarding and assimilation, conduct interviews for associate-level employees, report new hires to state and federal governments, process personnel actions to Payroll, and handle employment verifications. The HR Assistant will also assist with special HR projects such as salary surveys, position descriptions, and HR-related research. The role includes attending weekly meetings, monitoring the department email account, addressing employee questions, and forwarding emails to other HR team members as necessary. Responsibilities + Conduct pre-employment screenings including screening and reference checks. + Assist with new hire onboarding and assimilation. + Conduct interviews for associate-level employees. + Report new hires to state and federal governments. + Process personnel actions to Payroll. + Handle employment verifications. + Assist with special HR projects such as salary surveys, position descriptions, and HR-related research. + Attend weekly meetings. + Monitor the department email account, address employee questions, and forward emails to other HR team members as necessary. Essential Skills + Human resources + Data entry + Onboarding + Employee relations + Microsoft Office + 0-2 years Human Resources experience + Bachelors degree preferred + Customer service + Payroll Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with Deltek + Dedication to team and customer service values with a strong emphasis on responsiveness, professionalism, and effective communication + Capable of working independently as well as within a team + Skilled at time-management and multi-tasking to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables + Experienced in safeguarding highly confidential information + Embraces a collaborative approach and excels at supporting and empowering other team members Work Environment This position offers a hybrid work environment, requiring in-office presence on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays. The standard working hours are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm or 5:00 pm, depending on a 30-minute or 60-minute lunch break. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.04 - $26.44 • 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 hybrid position in Bethesda,MD. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Jan 24, 2025. 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® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.