Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Corporate - Portland, OR

Overview

Job Shift Day Shift

Description

Human Resources Generalist $70,000$80,000/year

Maletis Beverage is looking for a Human Resources Generalist to join our HR team in-person at our Portland, Oregon office. Family-run for over 90 years, we're investing in HR like never before and this role comes with real ownership and the chance to shape where HR goes next. You'll play a dynamic, multifaceted part in shaping the employee experience across benefits, wellness, leaves, engagement, and compliance for our workforce across Oregon and Washington. If you're organized, people-focused, and enjoy building better ways of doing things, we want you on our team!

What You'll Do:

Employee Engagement & Experience

• Be an approachable, visible HR resource for employees across all our locations including the warehouse floor and out in the trade
• Help run employee engagement, recognition, and wellness efforts
• Help plan and coordinate employee events and culture-building efforts
• Own our employee newsletter and other employee communications
• Partner with department leaders on retention and engagement initiatives
• Support employee education and training, and help grow our training & development program

Benefits, Wellness & Leave Administration

• Serve as a go-to point of contact for employee benefits questions
• Support benefits administration and open enrollment, including employee education
• Administer and track leaves of absence (FMLA, OFLA, Oregon and Washington PFML, and ADA-related leave)
• Coordinate workers' compensation claims, partnering with carriers and third-party administrators
• Coordinate wellness program offerings and related employee communications
• Maintain accurate benefits and leave data in Paycom and partner with payroll on related changes

HR Reporting & Compliance

• Help ensure compliance with federal, Oregon, and Washington employment laws, including wage & hour, meal and rest break rules, ADA, and leave laws
• Support recurring HR audits (I-9s, personnel files, PTO and leave tracking, break and scheduling compliance)
• Maintain accurate, compliant employee records and documentation
• Build and maintain HR reports and dashboards on leave tracking, headcount, turnover, and benefits
• Pull and analyze data from Paycom, identifying trends and process improvements

HR Administration

• Provide day-to-day HR administrative support
• Assist with HR communications, documentation, and recordkeeping
• Contribute to building and improving HR processes as the function continues to grow

Qualifications:

• 24 years of HR experience, including hands-on benefits and/or leave administration required
• Working knowledge of multi-state employment law (Oregon and Washington strongly preferred)
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel); experience with Paycom is a plus
• Bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) are highly encouraged to apply
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Why Work for Maletis Beverage:

• Employee discounts on beverages and apparel
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Generous retirement plan: includes 401(k) + match, Roth 401(k) + match, plus profit-sharing

About Maletis Beverage:

Founded in 1935, Maletis Beverage is a fourth-generation, family-owned distributor based in Portland, Oregon, with an additional facility in Vancouver, Washington. We employ over 450 dedicated professionals who uphold our mission: "Leading the industry with quality products, teamwork, and customer satisfaction." Our diverse portfolio includes domestic, craft, and import beers, as well as a world-renowned selection of ciders, wines, champagnes, sake, and non-alcoholic beverages. We proudly serve communities across the Pacific Northwest, building strong, lasting relationships with our customers, suppliers, and communities.

About Our HR Team:

You can find us chatting about anything from sports to astrology, the outdoors, or where to get the best food in Portland. We work hard and care a lot about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Employee experience matters to us, and we like having a real say in shaping it. We also just like working for a local, family-run business. If that sounds like your people, we'd love to hear from you.

Interview Process:

We'll be beginning interviews the week of August 17th.