Human Resources Generalist (2nd Shift) @ Aston Carter

Location: Winston-Salem, NC (Onsite)

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Employment Type: Direct Hire / Permanent

Salary: $63,000 - $86,625 annually

Launch Your HR Career in a Dynamic Manufacturing Environment

Are you looking to build your Human Resources career while making a meaningful impact on employees and business operations? We are seeking an HR Generalist to provide front-line HR support within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career HR professional to gain hands-on experience across employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, workforce administration, engagement initiatives, and compliance activities. You'll partner closely with plant leadership and employees to help create a positive workplace culture while supporting critical business operations.

What You'll Do

Employee Relations & Workforce Support

• Serve as a trusted HR resource for employees and supervisors during second-shift operations.
• Assist with employee relations matters, workplace concerns, investigations, and performance-related discussions.
• Promote employee engagement, communication, and morale across multiple departments and shifts.
• Support attendance management and workforce administration activities.
• Assist with employee accommodations, leave administration, return-to-work processes, and workplace support programs.

Recruiting & Onboarding

• Coordinate recruiting activities, including interview scheduling and candidate communication.
• Support onboarding processes to ensure a positive new hire experience.
• Assist with orientation activities and employee integration into the workforce.
• Partner with hiring managers to support staffing initiatives.

HR Administration & Compliance

• Maintain confidential employee records and HR documentation.
• Assist with compliance initiatives, audits, and reporting activities.
• Support HR systems and employee data management processes.
• Ensure accuracy and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.
• Participate in HR projects, process improvements, and special initiatives.

Safety & Culture

• Support workplace safety initiatives and employee well-being programs.
• Assist with employee events, recognition programs, and engagement activities.
• Help foster a positive, inclusive, and productive work environment.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, Industrial Relations, Engineering, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in one or more of the following:
• Human Resources
• Recruiting
• Employee Support
• Customer Service
• Administration
• Leadership
• Manufacturing Support
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to learn HR systems and reporting tools.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Willingness to work a consistent second-shift schedule.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of an organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• HR internship, co-op, or previous HR experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting hourly employees or multi-shift workforces.
• Exposure to:
• Employee Relations
• Recruiting
• Onboarding
• Attendance Administration
• Leave Coordination
• HR Compliance
• SHRM-CP, PHR certification, or interest in pursuing HR certification.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Opportunity to gain broad HR experience across multiple disciplines.
• Direct exposure to employee relations, recruiting, compliance, and workforce management.
• Collaborative and fast-paced environment with strong opportunities for professional development.
• High visibility role partnering with plant leadership and employees.
• Career growth opportunities within Human Resources.
• Ability to make a direct impact on employee engagement and workplace culture.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Winston Salem, NC.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $63000.00 - $86625.00/yr. 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.401(k) company match up to 4% (when contributing at least 6%), medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and extensive overtime availability on air-conditioned manufacturing floors

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Winston Salem,NC.

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.