Job Information
Aston Carter Business Operations Administrator in Glendale, California
Description
The Fractional COO will provide high level operational leadership to support The Contractor Consultants’ rapid growth and executive scale-up. This role partners closely with the founders and CEO to strengthen governance, HR, legal coordination, and executive decision-making—enhancing existing systems rather than rebuilding them. The COO will expand leadership capacity during a critical growth phase as the company prepares for long-term scalability and potential investor or private equity engagement.
Skills
human resources, Executive operational support, Legal coordination, contracts management, governance, Talent acquisition
Key Qualifications
10–15+ years of executive operational leadership experience (COO, VP of Operations, Head of Operations)
Proven track record supporting founders and executive teams in high‑growth, fast‑paced environments
Demonstrated experience scaling organizations from startup stage to 300–500+ employees
Strong executive judgment and decision‑making across operations, HR, legal, and governance
Experience overseeing HR escalations, compliance, workforce risk, and sensitive people matters
Experience partnering with legal counsel on contracts, policies, and governance frameworks
Executive‑level collaboration with finance and CFO teams, including budgeting and headcount planning
Experience designing or refining compensation, incentive, bonus, and potential equity structures
Ability to balance speed with structure—adding governance without disrupting existing operations
Comfort operating in founder‑led, ambiguous, and rapidly evolving organizations
Experience in SaaS, technology platforms, marketplaces, or complex services strongly preferred
Familiarity with recruiting operations, staffing, or workforce services a plus
Experience leading fully remote, multi‑time‑zone teams
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Glendale, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $250.00 - $250.00/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 remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.