Human Resource Generalist - Williams-Sonoma Inc.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
About the Job
- Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain
- 14.5M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US, Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of the following:
- Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.
- Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi and Arizona totaling 3.2M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi
- Sutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling with over 1,400 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million to $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture
- Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN
- 700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey
You’ll be excited about this opportunity because you will....
- Administrative Functions: Support in various tactical HR functions, including streamlining communications, process improvements for various ad-hoc HR programs, pulling reports for client requests, etc. Providing various support and answering questions related to policies and procedures, leaves of absence, and various other HR-related questions. Maintain org charts and associate lists, process associate changes, schedule meetings, etc.
- Associate Relations: Advise and coach associates on various HR-related issues; support at a more detailed customer level – with specific issues or concerns specific to the overall operation.
- HR Collaboration: Partner with HR business partner and COE colleagues to leverage expertise and best practices across business teams. Partner with HR counterparts to facilitate and funnel HR programs across the operations group. HR programs can include succession planning, performance management, internship programs, etc.
- HR Metrics: Analyze staffing, retention, exit interview data, and other information to provide qualitative, quantitative, and actionable insights. Support an HR Leader in presenting the next steps and suggestions.
- Onboarding & Offboarding—Provide support in welcoming and properly exiting associates at WSI. Create streamlined processes to properly onboard new associates through new hire orientation and support management and exiting associates through exit interviews.
- Recognition Programs – Provide support by helping manage our recognition programs through coordinating communications and tracking nominations.
- Supports clients at the Management level and below
- Other duties as assigned
Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates….
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience (Business or HR preferred).
- At least 3 years of HR experience.
- Knowledge of HR practices, including employment law, compensation, performance management, leadership development, coaching, employee relations, change management, and organizational effectiveness.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
- Strong technical acumen of Microsoft Office Suite and an HR Management system.
- A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands.
- A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.
- Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer.
- Health benefits, dental, and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits.
- A wellness program that supports your physical, financial, and emotional health.
- In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University.
- Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities.
- Resources for self-development.
- Advisor (Mentor) program.
- Career development workshops and learning programs.
- Speaker series.
About Williams-Sonoma Inc.:
Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams’ single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams – Sonoma. Pottery Barn and West Elm. Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources or home delivery – and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement – our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.