Human Resource Assistant

The Human Resource Assistant role at Paragon Honda supports core people operations across recruiting, onboarding, compliance, employee relations, and benefits administration. This onsite position in Woodside, NY requires discretion, strong HR best practices knowledge, and careful attention to employment law requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Own HR policies, procedures, and HR systems to support consistent people operations.
• Support staffing logistics, including stepping in for manager support when recruiting is needed. Activities include posting roles, reviewing applications, and coordinating interviews.
• Maintain applicant documentation in accordance with governing agency requirements and Pioneer direction.
• Onboard new employees in a professional, friendly manner while leading with the organization’s mission.
• Maintain personnel files in compliance with federal and state laws, ensuring information is completed and audited monthly.
• Implement programs intended to improve the employee experience.
• Coach, counsel, and guide managers prior to executing employee disciplinary actions.
• Manage employee offboarding, including preparation of termination and severance letters.
• Administer compensation and benefit plans, including management of the yearly open enrollment period. Coordinate on-site provider representation and designees, distribute materials, and communicate plan changes to employees.
• Ensure compliance with USCIS Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification requirements, including periodic audits of Forms I-9.
• Ensure compliance with state-specific human resources laws and legislation.
• Compile and maintain required statistical data and information for entities such as the EEOC, OSHA, DOL, and the management team.
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and respect for, diversity during daily activities and employee engagement.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner when interacting with clients, the public, volunteers, interns/externs, doctors, and other staff, with a focus on quality healthcare and excellent customer service.
• Maintain confidentiality aligned with HIPAA and company policy.
• Attend and participate in required meetings and training sessions.
• Perform other duties as required or requested.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of related experience, including at least 2 years in a management position, and/or a combination of comparable education and experience.
• Professional certifications preferred: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.

Location and Compensation

Location: Woodside, NY (onsite).
Compensation: USD 45,000 to 60,000 per year.

HR and Compliance Tools

• FMLA
• USCIS Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
• Forms I-9
• HIPAA