• HR Administrator

    Aston Carter (Oceanside, CA)


    HR Administrator

    Position Summary:

    The HR Administrator supports the Head of People Operations & Culture and the leadership team by performing a variety of administrative and HR-related functions. This role ensures compliance with company policies, assists with employee relations, and contributes to special projects as needed.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Serve as the first point of contact for all HR-related inquiries at the Oceanside location.

    + Maintain confidentiality while providing professional and courteous assistance to employees.

    + Manage daily HR tasks, including responding to emails, correcting timeclock errors, and ensuring compliance with labor laws.

    + Communicate with staffing agencies regarding employee issues and maintain accurate documentation for training and safety protocols.

    + Assist with payroll processing and submission as needed.

    + Support onboarding processes, coordinate interviews, and facilitate compliance training.

    + Organize HR-related events and meetings, including safety meetings and new hire orientations.

    + Perform monthly safety walk-throughs and coordinate employee engagement activities (e.g., birthday celebrations).

    + Provide guidance on benefits, policies, and company programs.

    + Complete other HR and administrative duties as assigned.

    Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree and/or HR certification in a related field OR 1–2 years of HR experience.

    + Strong verbal and written communication skills.

    + Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel – advanced skills preferred).

    + Ability to maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively across departments.

     

    Skills

     

    Microsoft office, HR support, Payroll, schedule planning, manufacturing environment, compliance, Customer service

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    Work Environment: Office setting within a manufacturing facility; requires frequent interaction with employees and managers across departments.

     

    Physical Requirements: Primarily sedentary role with occasional walking; must be able to sit for extended periods and use standard office equipment.

     

    Confidentiality: This position requires handling sensitive employee information and maintaining strict confidentiality at all times.

     

    Growth Opportunity: Exposure to multiple HR functions including payroll, compliance, onboarding, and employee engagement—ideal for someone looking to advance in HR.

     

    Tools & Systems: Experience with HRIS systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) is highly preferred.

     

    Soft Skills: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

     

    Schedule Flexibility: While standard hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, occasional extended hours (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) may be required during peak periods in summer.

     

    Employment Type: Full-time, onsite role with potential for long-term stability.

    Experience Level

    Entry-Intermediate Level

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oceanside, CA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.50/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 Oceanside,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 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.