

HR Manager (Part Time)
Aston Carter
Posted Thursday, April 2, 2026
Posting ID: JP-005933876
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Job Description
The HR Manager will oversee and guide the staffing of qualified personnel while ensuring compliance with employment statutes. This role involves managing wages, benefits, workers' compensation, unemployment, and other related responsibilities. Additionally, the director will lead training programs, implement organizational strategies such as the annual review and update of the employee handbook, and administer employee relations, coaching, counseling, and discipline.
Responsibilities
- Staff qualified personnel to meet organizational needs.
- Ensure compliance with all employment statutes and regulations.
- Oversee management of wages, benefits, workers' compensation, and unemployment.
- Direct training programs and implement organizational strategies.
- Conduct annual reviews and updates of the employee handbook.
- Administer employee relations including coaching, counseling, and discipline.
Essential Skills
- At least 7 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in a museum or related industry, or a 4-year college degree with at least 4 years of related experience.
- SPHR certification preferred.
- Previous supervisory experience.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- High level of professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
- Proficiency in HRIS systems such as Paylocity.
- Knowledgeable in employment laws.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Ability to evaluate and select alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
- Effective at listening to, understanding, clarifying, and resolving concerns and issues.
- Ability to work with and understand financial information and data, and perform basic arithmetic functions.
Work Environment
The work environment is dynamic, requiring flexibility and a positive disposition. The role demands strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The Director will work with various software, including HRIS systems and MS Office Suite, in a team-oriented atmosphere while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Long Beach, CA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $45.00 - $48.00/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)
This is a fully onsite position in Long Beach,CA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 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.
Contact Information
Email: alalfaro@astoncarter.com