Aston Carter
Job Title: HR Assistant
Job Description
The HR Assistant will play a key role in supporting the recruiting and onboarding process, maintaining HR data, and ensuring smooth communication with candidates. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to administrative support.
Responsibilities
Answer incoming calls and make outbound calls to candidates regarding application status.
Provide timely updates on background check progress and next steps.
Assist with scheduling interviews and coordinating candidate availability.
Review incoming applications for completeness and qualifications.
Help post job openings on internal and external platforms.
Support recruiter during interviews and update HR spreadsheets tracking headcount, turnover, and other key metrics.
Assist with onboarding documentation and logistics.
Help facilitate new hire orientation sessions.
Provide administrative support to the recruiter, including calendar management, follow-ups, and documentation.
Essential Skills
Human resources
Onboarding
Administrative support
Recruiting
HR administration
Customer service
Microsoft Office
HR support
Outlook
Microsoft Excel
Additional Skills & Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred).
1–2 years of experience in HR or recruiting support.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office tools.
Experience with HRIS or applicant tracking systems is a plus.
Work Environment
This role requires working onsite in an office within a manufacturing environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Grenada, Mississippi.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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 benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Grenada,MS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 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.
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.
Job Description
The HR Assistant will play a key role in supporting the recruiting and onboarding process, maintaining HR data, and ensuring smooth communication with candidates. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to administrative support.
Responsibilities
Answer incoming calls and make outbound calls to candidates regarding application status.
Provide timely updates on background check progress and next steps.
Assist with scheduling interviews and coordinating candidate availability.
Review incoming applications for completeness and qualifications.
Help post job openings on internal and external platforms.
Support recruiter during interviews and update HR spreadsheets tracking headcount, turnover, and other key metrics.
Assist with onboarding documentation and logistics.
Help facilitate new hire orientation sessions.
Provide administrative support to the recruiter, including calendar management, follow-ups, and documentation.
Essential Skills
Human resources
Onboarding
Administrative support
Recruiting
HR administration
Customer service
Microsoft Office
HR support
Outlook
Microsoft Excel
Additional Skills & Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred).
1–2 years of experience in HR or recruiting support.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office tools.
Experience with HRIS or applicant tracking systems is a plus.
Work Environment
This role requires working onsite in an office within a manufacturing environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Grenada, Mississippi.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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 benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Grenada,MS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 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.
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.