Human Resources Business Partner | 95k - 100k/yr | 3-Month Contract | Remote with Restrictions

Job Description

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Acts as an initial employee/manager point of contact for, and performs routine tasks related to the administration, execution, and tracking of human resource activities including but not limited to staffing, compensation; leave; recognition and morale; training and development; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; and manager coaching.

• Partners with recruiting to facilitate hiring, selection, and on-boarding actions.

• Monitors and tracks HR metrics for assigned contracts.

• Acts as a liaison between employees, leaders, and division/corporate departments including benefits and payroll.

• Partners with Program management to identify attrition issues and trends and implement appropriate strategies and solutions to address retention challenges.

• Provides proactive guidance to managers/employees on performance management (coaching, career development, counseling, and/or disciplinary actions), communications and training, employee relations issues, interpretation of employment laws and company policies and procedures.

• Investigates employee complaints/allegations in accordance with company protocol.

• Supports compliance efforts, including the communication and dissemination of company policies, as well as federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

• Supports program HR and HRIS activities to include tasks related to contract bid and new award set-up; validating HRIS data accuracy; org chart alignment; option year Service Contract Act pay rate, wage, health & welfare changes; service bridge processing; vacation/leave info; and other key information. Identifies errors and makes corrections and/or surfaces with appropriate program leader.

• Responds to employment-related questions from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff. Conducts appropriate follow-up and helps close out inquiries.

• Supports program and company initiatives. Tracks status and prepares reports for analysis and distribution on such activities. Helps identify best practices and makes recommendations to improve the employee/manager experience including new hire assimilation, training, and performance management.

• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations. Assists with interviews, documentation, and reports.

• Drives change awareness by ongoing development of knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

• Will be assigned own client base, with oversight from HR Manager.

• May be assigned special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

• Conducts routine visits to assigned contracts where applicable located primarily in Northern Virginia, Washington, DC and Maryland.

Hard Skills

• Workday experience

• Experience supporting overseas (USAID) programs

• SCA experience

• 3+ years of generalist or HRBP experience

• Secret clearance (preferred)

• SHRM certification (preferred)

• Costpoint experience (preferred)

Job Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 3 Month(s).

Work Environment

Fully remote with restrictions to DC, MD and VA

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.