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Human Resources Assistant

Stew Leonard's
East Meadow, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/22/2026
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of Dairy Stores” because of its country-fair atmosphere, with costumed characters and animated entertainment throughout the store that keep children entertained while parents shop.

Human Resources Assistant
Full Time Hourly – Estimated pay range $18.60 to $19.50 depending on qualifications and experience
Must be at least 18 years and older

Position Description:
The Human Resources Assistant handles a variety of personnel related administrative duties and acts as a liaison between Human Resources and team members. They provide daily support in all HR functions and activities and assist in coordinating HR policies, processes, and relevant documents.

Your day-to-day:
  • Assist team members with questions and inquiries related to HR policies, payroll, benefits, wellness, and training
  • Support in both external and internal online job application system – screen and organize applications as appropriate, ensure follow-up with applicants
  • Schedule and conduct first interviews, make hiring recommendations
  • Assist in the onboarding of newly hired team members; gather records for all new hires – I-9s, working papers, background checks, orientation paperwork, etc.
  • Conduct new hire Orientations, Go for the Gold, Tips training, and other benefits enrollments
  • Ensure accurate timekeeping by entering error logs and correcting missed punches, when necessary
  • Maintain accurate personnel and training files on the HR Dayforce system
  • Assist in the planning and execution of team member events (luncheons, bulletin boards, Rec. Association events, etc.)
  • Promoting a safe place to work by conducting safety walks, holding safety committee meetings, and celebrating safety lunches
  • Follow up with Team members on 14-day chats
  • Communication between Team members on leave, providing them with the necessary paperwork
  • Prepare informational reports, upon request
  • Other duties, as assigned
Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma, or equivalent
  • Strong communications skills, both written and oral
  • Above average computer skills, with preferred experience in Dayforce, Microsoft Office suites, and The Stew Leonard’s Round-up
  • Able to prioritize and multi-task and juggle many tasks
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong time management skills
  • Comfortable with speaking in public/presentations
  • Basic knowledge of labor laws
What you bring to the team:
  • Lead by example
  • Great work ethic
  • Great interpersonal skills
  • Problem solver
  • Honest
  • Flexible
  • Discrete and ethical
  • Ability to work on a team
Working Conditions:
  • Normal office work environment
Satisfy:
  • Greet customers with a friendly smile and positive attitude, ensuring that each customer feels welcome and appreciated.
Teamwork:
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure the smooth operation of the store, offering assistance and support where needed.
Excellence:
  • Improve and maintain the efficiency of the store in order to reach success.
Wow:
  • Be a positive ambassador for the store, representing our S.T.E.W. values in all interactions with customers and team members. You are the biggest WOW!
Why you’ll love working here!

Family Oriented: We respect the personal balance between work and family with career opportunity and growth- over 80% of our managers have been promoted from within.

Benefits: High value, high quality Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401 K plan for FT & PT team members, family & personal time, life insurance, and more!

Environment: Have you seen the Avocado Girls? Chiquita Banana? Or the singing Parrot?

Pay Day: We’re thrilled to offer our team members Dayforce Wallet – a new way to get paid. Say bye-bye to pay day and hello to pay your way. Get your pay as soon as you earn it, at no cost to you – It’s your money, why should you have to wait? Request your pay as you earn it.

We take pride in the power of diversity, inclusion, and being socially responsible to the communities which we live and do business

Apply today and start as soon as 1 week!

For more information on working at Stew Leonard’s click on the link below!
http://www.stewleonards.com/work-at-stews/

Stew Leonard's is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

Salary : $19 - $20

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