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Human Resources Specialist (Temporary Contract)

Our client is a global leader in food and beverage ingredients, driving innovation in health, wellness, and sustainability. Recognized for its commitment to ESG and awarded for advancements in regenerative agriculture and carbon reduction, the company sets industry benchmarks for responsible growth. With a strong reputation for collaboration and inclusivity, our client continues to shape trends that transform lives through the science of food.

+ Location: Remote (Central or Eastern Time Zones Preferred)

+ Duration: 2–3 months

What You’ll Do

+ Assist People Service Coordinators with core HR processes, including recruiting, onboarding, and data management.

+ Maintain and update the HR knowledge database to ensure accuracy and accessibility.

+ Partner with HRIS to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.

+ Provide administrative support across recruitment, onboarding, learning, and performance management.

+ Ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.

+ Contribute to process improvements and standardization initiatives.

+ Participate in team meetings and training sessions to stay aligned with HR best practices.

Qualifications

+ 1+ years of Human Resource experience

+ Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data entry.

+ Experience with Workday is a plus.

+ Familiarity with union environments, accounting, analytics, audit, governance, or HR benefits is advantageous.

Work Environment

+ Remote role with standard hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (CT/ET).

+ Candidates local to Decatur, IL may choose to work on-site.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Decatur, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 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.