Human Resources Generalist

Sovereign Brands is a family-owned, global wine and spirits company headquartered in Highland Park, IL. Owned and operated by the Berish family and partners, Sovereign Brands brings together first-class producers from the world’s most iconic wine and spirit regions to develop best-in-class brands. Sovereign has a portfolio of successful brands including Luc Belaire, a smash-hit line of French sparkling wines that has earned global acclaim for its exquisite taste and striking packaging and is available in more than 100 countries around the world.

The company’s portfolio also includes McQueen and the Violet Fog, an extraordinary gin from Jundiaí, Brazil;
Bumbu, an artisanal rum that ranks among the world’s most critically acclaimed rums, and Villon, a rich, spiced French liqueur with aromas of vanilla, chai and toasted oak. The Deacon, a premium blended Scotch Whisky made of Islay and Speyside malts, is Sovereign’s newest launch in collaboration with Pernod Ricard.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Join our Sovereign Brand family as a dedicated HR Generalist! In this impactful role, you will manage the essential operations that keep the Sovereign Brand team moving forward. This is a hands‑on position where you will balance high‑accuracy tasks (semi‑monthly payroll and financial reconciliation, etc) with the interpersonal side of HR, serving as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries.

You will work under established guidelines while being encouraged to help us refine our reporting and communication processes.

This role is on‑site in Highland Park, IL five days a week.

• Payroll Administration: Manage the semi‑monthly payroll cycle with high attention to detail. Act as the primary point person for routine payroll inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
• Onboarding & Lifecycle Management: Coordinate the administrative side of the employee experience.
• Data Integrity & Reporting: Prepare, maintain, and distribute HR records, statistics, and reports. Assist in analyzing workflows to help develop or revise more efficient reporting methods.
• Policy Support: Assist in implementing and communicating HR programs and policies.
• Vendor & Financial Oversight: Interface with external service providers and vendors as assigned performing monthly reconciliation of insurance statements and other program billing (such as Motus) to ensure account accuracy.
• Operational Support: Support various HR functions—including compensation, training, and performance management projects.

• Bachelor’s Degree (i.e. Business Management, Psychology) preferred.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to administer routine programs.
• Basic knowledge of human resources policies, procedures, and processes.
• Strong prioritization, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and work in team or independently.
• Business maturity; understanding the need for confidentiality and discretion.
• Close attention to detail and the ability to manage several projects and deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, MS Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of ADP Workforce Now preferred.

• Continually required to sit.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Continually required to talk to hear.
• Frequent interruptions.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates:
Please email Resume/CV to  and please include your salary expectations. Referrals, please include Sovereign Brands employee name.

The base compensation for the position is: $70,000-$80,000

Sovereign Brands offers great benefits that allow you to manage your well‑being, ensuring you can be your best self  comprehensive benefits package includes, for eligible employees: paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k). A full list of benefits will be provided to eligible employees at initial offer. Sales roles also include an auto and home office monthly allowance.

Sovereign Brands, L.L.C. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and…