Job Title: HR Specialist Job Description Perform day-to-day HR administrative tasks, including reporting, filing, document management, and record maintenance. Maintain and support safety program documentation and compliance requirements. Handle confidential employee information and HR-related tasks requiring discretion and familiarity with general HR procedures to ensure smooth departmental operations during the transition to a permanent HR Manager. Responsibilities + Provide support in processing employee documents, onboarding activities, and other basic HR workflow tasks as needed. + Ensure adherence to HR policies, confidentiality standards, and organizational procedures. + Complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision, leveraging foundational HR experience. + Coordinate with HR team members regarding task updates, priorities, and workflow needs. + Support scheduling of interviews and other HR-related meetings. + Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders while representing HR in a professional and service-oriented manner. + Provide temporary coverage for essential functions to reduce workload gaps and maintain service levels. Essential Skills + 1–2 years of HR experience, ideally in an HR assistant or entry-level HR role. + Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion. + Basic knowledge of HR procedures and comfort performing routine HR administrative tasks with minimal training. + Reliable and detail-oriented, able to manage reporting, filing, and safety program documentation accurately. + Availability for a short-term assignment of approximately 2–3 months and able to start within two weeks. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Spanish language skills (preferred, not required). + Prior experience working in environments with safety program requirements. + Experience supporting HR teams during periods of transition or staffing gaps. Work Environment The role is with an agricultural company, requiring presence in outside elements or in the production plant. The work environment may involve exposure to fertilizer smells. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Aurora, OR. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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 Aurora,OR. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 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® 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.