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Labor Relations Assistant

Aston Carter
Merrillville, IN Contractor
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/19/2026
We are seeking an experienced HR professional to support day-to-day HR operations, reporting, data analysis, and employee-related processes. This position will work closely with HR, business leaders, and union representatives to maintain accurate HR data, support workforce transactions, and provide reporting and analysis to assist with business decisions.

  • Partner with HR, business leaders, and union representatives to provide reporting, analysis, and administrative support for key HR initiatives.
  • Create and run reports and queries within the HRIS system, including Workday.
  • Analyze HR data and prepare reports, spreadsheets, and presentations using Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Maintain HR databases, reports, and tracking tools related to workforce information, attendance, job bidding, and other employee data.
  • Support the creation and maintenance of jobs, job codes, budget locations, requisitions, vacancies, and employee pay changes.
  • Coordinate and track required approvals for HR and employee transactions.
  • Assist with HR processes involving represented/union employees, including attendance reporting, job bidding, bumping, and communication with union representatives.
  • Support leaders with job requisitions and employee transactions.
  • Compile and analyze HR data to identify trends, improve processes, and provide recommendations to HR and business leadership.
  • Assist employees and leaders with questions regarding HR policies, procedures, and general HR matters.
  • Complete HR projects by conducting research, organizing information, coordinating timelines, and completing required transactions.
  • Identify opportunities to improve HR reporting, processes, and overall operational efficiency.
  • Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and organizational information.
  • Provide additional HR operational and administrative support as business needs arise.

Required Qualifications

  • 35 years of relevant HR administrative/operations experience.
  • Experience working with HRIS systems and the ability to create and run system queries.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and electronic calendars.
  • Working knowledge of HR functions, policies, procedures, and employee-related processes.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze information, problem-solve, and work independently.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
  • Proactive, responsive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with HR, business leaders, employees, and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous Workday HRIS experience.
  • Experience supporting HR operations in a union or represented workforce environment.
  • Experience with HR reporting, data analysis, attendance tracking, or workforce transactions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Merrillville, IN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

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.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Merrillville, IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Merrillville,IN.

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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com 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.

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