• HR Benefits Specialist

    Aston Carter (Minneapolis, MN)


    We’re currently hiring a Human Resources Benefits Specialist for a leading, growth-focused company based in Minneapolis, MN. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative HR team and play a key role in onboarding, benefits management, and employee support.

     

    Human Resources Benefits Specialist

     

    Pay Rate: $22–$26/hr BOE

     

    Schedule: Monday–Wednesday onsite, Thursday–Friday remote

     

    Duration: Contract-to-hire

    About the Role:

    You’ll spend a significant amount of time supporting the onboarding process for new hires across the U.S.—from setting up and running interviews to helping new employees get started and training new HR team members. You’ll also supervise an entry-level HR generalist and be a go-to resource for benefits questions, open enrollment, and employee support. Most inquiries come through email, but you’ll also handle some phone calls.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Manage onboarding for approximately 20 new hires per week

    + Coordinate and conduct interviews, onboarding paperwork, and training for new HR employees

    + Supervise and mentor an entry-level HR generalist

    + Respond to employee questions about benefits via email and phone

    + Support open enrollment and benefits enrollment processes

    + Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with company policies

    + Collaborate with the HR team on projects and process improvements

    Qualifications:

    + 3+ years of HR generalist experience

    + 1+ year of benefits administration experience

    + Experience in retail or manufacturing environments is a plus, but not required

    + Strong organizational, communication, and data entry skills

    + Bachelor’s degree preferred

     

    Why Join?

     

    + Be part of a company with a tradition of excellence and a passion for people

    + Enjoy a creative, team-oriented, and collaborative culture

    + Endless career opportunities in HR, sales, design, warehouse operations, and management

    + Work in a supportive environment that values employee growth and development

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $39.00/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 hybrid position in Minneapolis,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.