• HR Project Specialist

    Aston Carter (Arlington, VA)


    Job Description: The HR Specialist II will play a crucial role within the Assessment Operations Team, supporting the end-to-end implementation and ongoing support of the company's suite of online assessments. This role involves ownership of tactical assessment tasks and the potential to lead small-scale initiatives. The specialist will also support data retrieval and documentation processes, utilizing creativity and judgment to achieve goals. The position involves working under general supervision while reporting to a team manager.

    Responsibilities

    + Execute day-to-day operational tasks across assessment build and support functions.

    + Support the testing and validation of assessment workflows.

    + Assist in troubleshooting and resolving assessment-related issues.

    + Maintain accurate documentation of processes and procedures.

    + Collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors.

    + Support ticket management and resolution.

    + Contribute to process improvement initiatives.

    + Assist in monitoring and reporting operational metrics.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

    + Experience with technical tools and systems.

    + Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

    + Excellent organizational and time management skills.

    + Strong communication skills.

    + Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

    + 2-5 years of experience in HR or a related field.

    + Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within HR.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + HR data analysis and reporting.

    + Experience working with ticketing systems.

    + Proficiency in writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

    + Proficiency in Quip, Asana, Excel, Outlook, Zoom, and Slack.

    + Agility, high prioritization, and critical thinking.

    + Self-sufficiency and resource utilization.

     

    Work Environment: The position is onsite in Arlington, VA. It involves working within a fast-paced, high-volume environment, offering opportunities to learn, be curious, take action, and own responsibilities.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $34.00/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 Arlington,VA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 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.