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:
- 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.
Skills Required
- 2-4 years of HR experience, including hands-on benefits and/or leave administration
- Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel
- Working knowledge of multi-state employment law (Oregon and Washington)
- Experience with Paycom
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
What We Do
Founded in 1935, Maletis Beverage is a family-owned beverage distributor serving the Pacific Northwest from facilities in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. They distribute a wide range of domestic, craft, local, and import beers, along with a world-renowned portfolio of cider, wine, champagne, sake, and non-alcoholic beverages. The company is dedicated to quality products, teamwork, and high levels of customer satisfaction.
