Description About the client This client is a precision manufacturing leader serving high‑tech industries including aerospace, defense, medical, commercial, and nuclear. With more than 45 CNC machines on their Indianapolis campus, they are committed to craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and delivering high‑quality components for mission‑critical applications. As they continue to grow, we are seeking an HR Manager who can support their people, strengthen our culture, and help drive operational excellence. Position Summary The HR Manager will oversee all human resources functions for this client, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and HR operations. This role is both strategic and hands‑on, supporting a manufacturing workforce and partnering closely with leadership to ensure a positive, safe, and high‑performing work environment. Key Responsibilities + Lead full‑cycle HR operations including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and offboarding. + Partner with leadership to support workforce planning, staffing needs, and organizational development. + Serve as a trusted resource for employees, providing guidance on policies, conflict resolution, and workplace concerns. + Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including OSHA and manufacturing‑specific requirements. + Oversee HR documentation, personnel files, attendance tracking, and HRIS accuracy. + Support training initiatives, safety programs, and continuous improvement efforts. + Manage benefits administration, leave programs, and annual enrollment processes. + Collaborate with supervisors to address performance issues and coach leaders on best practices. + Drive employee engagement initiatives and help strengthen company culture. + Support payroll processes and ensure accurate reporting in partnership with finance/operations. Additional Skills & Qualifications Qualifications + 3-5+ years of recent HR Manager experience, in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment. + Strong understanding of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices. + Experience supporting hourly manufacturing employees and working closely with operations leadership. + Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and relationship‑building skills. + Ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality. + Strong organizational skills and comfort working in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment. + HR certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM‑CP) is a plus but not required. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $45.00/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 fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.