Human Resources Specialist

Aston Carter • Indianapolis, IN

10d • $33 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Specialist (HR & TA Specialist) supports the full employee lifecycle by combining recruiting and HR operations to deliver a strong candidate and employee experience. In a fast-paced manufacturing environment, the role manages hiring for hourly, salaried, seasonal, and professional positions and partners with leadership and hiring managers on talent acquisition, onboarding, compliant HR processes, engagement, and retention.

The position is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The posting describes a hybrid work environment and also identifies the position as fully onsite. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. After training is completed and performance metrics are met, remote work options are available on Thursdays and Fridays. The position involves frequent interaction with production and office teams and regular use of HR technologies and Microsoft Office tools.

This is a contract-to-hire position. Pay is $33.00–$37.00 per hour, with individual compensation dependent on factors including qualifications, skills, experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and internal equity. Eligible benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; a Health Spending Account (HSA); transportation benefits; an Employee Assistance Program; and time off or leave such as PTO, vacation, or sick leave. Eligibility and plan terms apply.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in human resources and/or recruiting (the posting states “35 years,” which appears to contain a range-formatting error).
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English, with the ability to communicate clearly in both languages.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices, with a focus on compliance and risk mitigation.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple requisitions, deadlines, and HR processes simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with candidates, employees, and managers.
• Project management skills to plan, execute, and improve recruiting and HR initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications for documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Experience with HRIS and applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage employee data and recruiting workflows.
• Experience recruiting and onboarding large numbers of light industrial roles; the posting states “approximately 2025 hires at a time,” which appears to contain a range-formatting error.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred and strongly valued.
• Experience in a distribution center environment may be considered as an alternative background.
• Ability to build strong partnerships with staffing agencies and external recruiting resources.
• Ability to analyze HR and recruiting data to identify trends and process-improvement opportunities.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced setting with changing priorities and high-volume hiring needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly, salaried, seasonal, and professional roles, from sourcing and screening through interviews and offer extension.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements, develop sourcing strategies, and coordinate interview schedules and feedback.
• Conduct candidate screenings and interviews, communicate clearly and consistently, and extend offers in a timely manner.
• Build and maintain relationships with staffing agencies to support temporary and contingent workforce needs.
• Oversee HR operations, including onboarding, employee status changes, record maintenance, and support for HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies, maintaining accurate HR documentation and records.
• Prepare and maintain HR reports and dashboards tracking recruiting metrics, onboarding activity, and other HR indicators.
• Support engagement and retention efforts through performance management processes, recognition programs, and exit interviews.
• Coordinate and execute onboarding for large volumes of light industrial roles, ensuring a consistent and high-quality experience for new hires.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve HR processes and recruiting practices in alignment with business needs.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave; eligibility and terms apply

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed