Human Resources Generalist

Job DetailsJob Location: Corporate - Portland, OR 97217Job Shift: Day ShiftHuman 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:

2–4 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.
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