Human Resources Generalist

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

Act as point of contact for HR-related queries from employees and external partners. Main administrative duties include, processing and managing payroll, verification of employment, process garnishments and unemployment claims, maintaining personnel records, managing HR documents (e.g., employment records and onboarding guides) and updating internal databases. Recommend, implement, and monitor policies and programs in areas of recruitment, selection, employment, wage/salary administration, benefits, labor relations, and compliance with federal and state laws. Ensure the HR department supports our employees while conforming to labor laws.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Administer payroll, track PTO, sort and distribute biweekly paychecks
• Conduct a full cycle recruiting process including job postings, recruitment and interviewing of candidates (e.g., transfer/promotion of existing employees).
• Maintain personnel records and update internal/external databases.
• Maintain and track compliance with Affordable Care Act and prepare 1094/1095-C forms.
• Administer on-boarding forms, process background checks/drug screens, and write/deliver offer letters.
• Complete termination paperwork and conduct exit interviews.
• Act as the point of contact for HR inquiries, function as a resource person to managers and employees alike
• Promote positive employee relations through social events and employee recognition programs.
• Assist in any HR areas as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Experience in Payroll 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in full cycle recruitment.
• Experience with ADP and/or JazzHR is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must have a professional attitude and be able to deal with confidential documents.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Four-year degree from a college or university; or 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compensation and Benefits:  

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus.
• Excellent Benefits Package. We have 3 different medical plans you can choose from starting out at $0/month as well as generous 401 (k) plan with company match. We also offer vision, dental, life insurance and more.
• Product Discounts. We offer generous employee discounts on product purchases.

About Alliance Beverage:

Chicago native Larry Gary settled in Hastings, MI, where he owned and operated a bowling alley. In 1963, Larry and his wife, Joan, decided a change was in order; they moved to the Grand Rapids area, where Larry founded Kent Beverage.

Detroit native Tim Sullivan, along with his brother Mike, founded Sullivan Brothers Construction on the east side of the state. However, after seeing his friends thrive in the beer distribution business, Tim decided to make a change, purchasing Grand Rapids' B&B Beer in 1977.

Both companies grew and flourished, passing from one generation to the next, each strengthening its roots in Michigan. Eventually, over a shared pint, the Gary and Sullivan families envisioned a stronger future together. On May 13, 2013, Kent Beverage and B&B Beer merged, forming Alliance Beverage—a company committed to being the “Preferred Distributor” for everyone it interacts with.

From day one, Alliance has prioritized recruiting top talent and upholding the highest standards of integrity, teamwork, and respect, aiming to enrich the lives of associates, customers, suppliers, and the community. By offering a diverse range of quality products and a supportive, accountable environment, we continually seek to create positive and lasting relationships.

Today, Alliance Beverage is a team of over 550, proudly serving more than 6,000 customers across Western Michigan. With three distribution centers and six sales offices, our team members are not just employees—they’re neighbors who are actively involved in the communities they serve.