Job Title: Human Resources Generalist / People & Culture Administrative AssistantJob Description
This role provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the People & Culture function, with a strong focus on payroll processing, employee records management, recruiting coordination, benefits administration, and general HR operations. The Human Resources Generalist / People & Culture Administrative Assistant acts as a key point of contact for employees, ensures accurate and timely HR and payroll processes, and helps maintain a positive employee experience. The position offers significant opportunity for growth in a temp-to-hire structure, with the chance to take direct ownership across core HR activities including payroll, recruiting, and employee engagement.
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day administrative support to the People & Culture department, ensuring smooth and efficient HR operations.
Assist with payroll processing by gathering, verifying, and entering employee time and pay data accurately and on schedule.
Maintain and update employee records, including personal information, employment history, benefits, and other HR documentation, ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
Coordinate recruiting activities such as posting job openings, scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates, and supporting the hiring process from initial contact through offer stage.
Support onboarding processes by preparing new hire paperwork, coordinating orientation activities, and helping ensure a smooth transition for new employees.
Assist with benefits administration, including enrollment, changes, and communication with employees about available benefits and procedures.
Support employee relations activities by serving as a point of contact for routine HR questions and directing employees to appropriate resources.
Help plan and coordinate internal events and employee engagement activities to support a positive workplace culture.
Utilize HRIS systems to enter, update, and retrieve employee data, ensuring accuracy and consistency across HR records.
Maintain strict confidentiality of employee information and sensitive HR data at all times.
Collaborate closely with the standalone People & Culture function to support initiatives across payroll, recruiting, and employee engagement.
Contribute to process improvements and help implement consistent HR practices and procedures.
Essential Skills
Hands-on experience supporting payroll processing and related administrative tasks.
Practical experience in recruitment or recruiting coordination, including scheduling and candidate communication.
Proficiency in HR administration, including maintaining employee records and handling routine HR documentation.
Experience supporting onboarding activities and new hire processes.
Familiarity with employee relations support, including responding to basic HR inquiries and directing employees to appropriate resources.
Experience with benefits administration or benefits-related support.
Working knowledge of HRIS systems and the ability to enter and manage employee data accurately.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
High attention to detail and accuracy in all administrative and data-related work.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with a customer-service mindset when interacting with employees.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience coordinating events or internal employee activities.
Demonstrated interest in growing within HR, People & Culture, or payroll-focused roles.
Comfort working as primary support to a standalone People & Culture function, taking ownership across key HR processes.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leadership and other stakeholders.
Flexibility to adapt to evolving HR processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Work Environment
This position is fully on-site, Monday through Friday, with no hybrid or remote options. Typical hours are standard business hours, generally 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with some flexibility to start around 8:30 AM as long as the schedule remains consistent week-to-week. The role operates in a professional office environment, working closely with a standalone People & Culture function and engaging regularly with employees across the organization. The work setting emphasizes reliability, consistency, and a strong presence in the workplace to support payroll, recruiting, and employee engagement activities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Chatsworth, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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 Chatsworth,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) 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.
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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.
