Human Resources Generalist

Company: Aston Carter
Location: South San Francisco
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Human Resources Generalist Job Description We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented HR Generalist contractor to join our team in South San Francisco, CA. The Human Resources Generalist plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the HR team, with a focus on interview scheduling, onboarding, offboarding, and maintaining accurate employee and contractor documentation. This position works closely with employees, contractors, managers, and external staffing partners. Responsibilities Oversee requisition approval workflows for contractors. Schedule and coordinate interviews for full-time and contractor positions across multiple teams. Create purchase orders for agency fees as needed. Facilitate the full-time and contractor onboarding process, including preparing onboarding materials, coordinating start dates, scheduling orientations, and ensuring timely completion of necessary documentation. Manage Statement of Work (SOW) collection and procurement approvals via Coupa for contractor onboarding and extensions. Track contractor end dates and coordinate lifecycle activities such as extensions, transitions, and offboarding. Support offboarding processes for both employees and contractors, including exit documentation and system access removal coordination. Maintain accurate employee and contractor records and assist with compliance audits. Provide general HR support for employees and managers, including answering HR-related inquiries and assisting with basic HR policies and procedures. Assist with HR team scheduling, meetings, and coordination of internal HR programs. Help coordinate employee engagement activities, trainings, and internal events. Support the processing and administration of HR-related documentation. Maintain accurate data in HR systems including Workday and other internal tools. Run reports, track HR metrics, and help ensure data integrity. Assist with process improvement initiatives and documentation of HR workflows. Update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Support the HR Specialist during peak workloads. Provide support for HR initiatives including employee communications, engagement efforts, and system implementations. Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the HR team. Essential Skills 2 years of experience in recruitment coordination and/or HR support. Familiarity with employment law compliance, especially regarding co-employment. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with candidates, contractors, staffing agencies, and internal teams. Proactive, self-motivated, problem-solving, resourceful thinking, and able to work independently. Experience using Workday (HRIS/ATS) and proficiency with MS Office or similar productivity tools. High attention to detail with strong follow-up and accuracy in task execution. Additional Skills & Qualifications Previous experience supporting contractor onboarding/offboarding processes is a plus. Work Environment This role is based at our South San Francisco headquarters and is required to be onsite 3-4 days per week, offering a hybrid work environment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South San Francisco, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $50.00/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 hybrid position in South San Francisco,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 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 for other accommodation options.

Keywords: Aston Carter, Rohnert Park , Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources , South San Francisco, California