Human Resources Generalist

Position Type: Full-Time Professional, Exempt

Location: 1515 East 4^th Street, Little Rock, AR 72202.

Travel: Travel required to operations in Hot Springs, Newport, and Pine Bluff, AR

Are you ready to lead and build a positive workplace culture in a dynamic, high-energy, environment? The beer business is evolving rapidly each year, and our goal is to stay ahead and be the best in the state. At O’Connor distributing we are seeking a Human Resource Director who is passionate about recruitment, accountability, and operational excellence while fostering a culture rooted in our values.

About Us: At O’Connor Distributing, we:

• Build brands for our suppliers. 
• Operate with urgency for our customers.
• Create long-term sustainable equity for our owners and employees.

Founded in 1993, we’ve grown from one distributorship with annual sales of 256,000 cases to three divisions- Three Rivers, Three Lakes, and White River Beverage- with annual sales exceeding 2.7 million cases. We proudly serve over 1,400 retailers across 35 counties.

Our Core Values- Excellence, Humility, Integrity, Accountability, and Customer-Focused Teamwork- guide everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

 The Human Resource Generalist, you will play a critical role as trusted partner to employees and managers by supporting all aspects of the employee lifecycle while fostering a positive, accountable, and engaging workplace culture.  Responsibilities include: 

1.   Recruitment & Hiring

• Coordinate the full-cycle recruitment process, including posting positions, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and onboarding new employees.
• Partner with each divisions General Manager’s to understand staffing needs and build talent pipelines.
• Ensure a positive candidate and new hire experience.  

2.    Employee Accountability & Management Support

• Partner with Management to uphold accountability across all roles.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers to ensure clear communication of job responsibilities and performance expectations.
• Address performance gaps, attendance issues, and facilitate individual development plans.

3.    Benefits & Employee Support

• Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, and annual open enrollment
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions regarding benefits, leave, and HR policies.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.

4.   Culture and Employee Engagement

• Champion O’Connor Distributing Core Values through employee engagement, recognition, and communication initiatives.
• Help foster an environment where employees feel respected, supported, and accountable

5.   HR Policy and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Regularly review and update HR policies and procedures to align with organizational goals.
• Oversee the employee handbook and facilitate reviews with all employees.
• Manage ADP system, with accuracy and confidentiality. 
• Assist with audits and compliance reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• SHRM-CP, or PHR/SHHR) preferred or willingness to obtain a professional certification is a plus
• 3-5 years of progressive HR experience.
• Expertise in recruitment, employee relations, and HR policy development.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and best practices.
• Demonstrated success recruiting hourly, sales, warehouse, professional positions in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to analyze HR metrics.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership abilities.  

What we Offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401K profit sharing, vacation, and performance bonuses.)
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A chance to lead and shape the culture of a thriving beer distribution organization.

How to Apply

Careers - O'Connor Distributing

Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience to and vision for the HR director role to Ryan O’Connor at roconnor@oconnordistributing.com and CC HR@oconnordistributing.com

General Statement

All successful applicants must share a commitment to O’Connor Distributing goals and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results oriented environment. In exchange we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at O’Connor Distributing are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means giving full consideration to how all our people who have many diverse racial, cultural, and social backgrounds can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.

Here at O’Connor Distributing we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths, and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. O’Connor Distributing is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employee.

For more information, visit: www.oconnordistributing.com