HR Generalist

Job Title: HR Generalist Job Description As an HR Generalist, you will manage, audit, and execute the full bi-weekly payroll cycle using Paycom to ensure total accuracy, regulatory compliance, and proper labor allocations. Additionally, you will oversee and maintain employee records within Paycom and SharePoint, ensuring adherence to company policies and data retention regulations. You will lead the full-cycle talent acquisition process, including drafting job descriptions, screening resumes, coordinating interviews, and managing candidate tracking. Your role will also involve managing comprehensive onboarding and offboarding workflows, providing employee support for company benefits, and serving as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries. Responsibilities

- Manage, audit, and execute the full bi-weekly payroll cycle using Paycom.
- Oversee and maintain employee records within Paycom and SharePoint.
- Lead the full-cycle talent acquisition process.
- Manage comprehensive onboarding and offboarding workflows.
- Provide employee support for company benefits and lead open enrollment.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries.
- Partner with the HR Manager on employee relations matters.
- Maintain confidentiality and apply discretion in handling sensitive information.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

- 2 to 3 years of HR experience.
- Experience with payroll processing using Paycom for 100 people bi-weekly.
- Expertise in employee relations and onboarding.
- Experience in resume review and applications processing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university or equivalent experience.
- SHRM-CP or PHR is highly desired.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Ability to read and interpret various documents and write reports.
- Spanish language skills preferred.
- Ability to calculate figures and apply basic algebra.
- Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in various forms.

Work Environment You will work in the office five days a week for the first 30 days, after which the schedule may be adjusted. The work environment is characterized by a family-owned company with stability. Professional attire is expected, and the role requires the use of technologies such as Paycom and SharePoint.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Washington, DC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $36.05/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Washington, DC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Washington,DC.

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® Platinum Award 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] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.