Workforce Development Manager Jobs in Madison, WI

Job Title
HR Assistant
Job Description
The HR Assistant supports full-cycle recruiting and general HR activities, high-volume hiring, and workforce development. This role manages the hiring process from sourcing to offer, provides a positive candidate experience, and contributes to building a strong talent pipeline in a fast-paced, growing organization.
Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews and manage candidate communications in both English and Spanish, ensuring clear, professional, and timely interactions.
• Source applicants through job boards, community partnerships, referrals, and targeted outreach efforts to support ongoing staffing needs.
• Represent the company at job fairs, hiring events, and community programs to promote open positions and attract qualified talent.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with supervisors to understand current and future staffing requirements.
• Manage the full hiring process from application to offer, including screening, interviewing, coordinating feedback, and extending offers with timely follow-up.
• Support new hires through onboarding by coordinating paperwork, assisting with orientation, and ensuring a smooth transition into the organization.
• Maintain accurate applicant tracking and documentation in accordance with company policies and compliance requirements.
• Assist with translating HR documents, internal communications, and training materials between English and Spanish as needed.
• Provide a positive and professional experience for all candidates throughout the recruiting and hiring process.
• Contribute to workforce development initiatives and help strengthen the talent pipeline, particularly for high-volume and manufacturing roles.
• Collaborate with HR and hiring teams to prioritize multiple open roles and meet hiring deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel locally as needed to attend recruiting events, visit partner organizations, and support on-site hiring activities.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• 2+ years of recruiting experience, including full-cycle recruiting responsibilities.
• 1-2 years of general human resources experience.
• Demonstrated experience with full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination.
• Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust quickly with candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Work Environment
This position operates in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with a focus on high-volume and manufacturing-related hiring. The HR Assistant works with applicant tracking systems, Microsoft Office tools, and other standard HR technologies to manage recruiting activities and documentation. The role involves a mix of office-based work, virtual communication, and local travel to job fairs, hiring events, and community programs. The organization offers a contract-to-hire structure that provides a long-term opportunity with room for professional growth as the company continues to expand. Professional attire is expected when representing the organization at events and during candidate-facing activities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Stoughton, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $33.00/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 Stoughton,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 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® 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.