Human Resources Generalist Jobs

About Williams Sonoma Supply Chain - Tracy CA

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.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview

In 2023, Williams-Sonoma was recognized as a Great Place to Work ® and Forbes Best Employers for Diversity, honors which reflect that we are truly a people-first organization. Our operation includes:

• Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN
• Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi, Arizona, and Tennessee totaling 3.9M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi and Tennessee
• Manufacturing facilities located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling 861k square feet with over 1,500 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million - $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture3 Sutter Street Upholstery Factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi with over 1,400 FTE’s producing approximately $900 million to $1 Billion in sales of Upholstered furniture
• Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain
• 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.
• 15.1M 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:
• 700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey

The Human Resources Generalist will be located in Tracy, CA.

You’ll Be Excited About This Opportunity Because....

• Manage associate onboarding process
• Develops recruitment strategy for each open position in partnership with field leadership; clearly defines sourcing strategies and expectations.
• Work with managers and business leadership on human resources issues, providing insight and options compliant with legislation and consistent with Williams-Sonoma's people first philosophy, policies, and culture
• Sourcing, assessing, interviewing, and influencing talent for all levels of positions, with a primary focus on brand recruiting. Responsibilities
• Implement, communicate, and manage HR programs, policies, and associate guidelines to achieve goals and fulfill legal requirements. Ensure consistency across the organization with all existing programs
• Works closely with other HR departments to provide input to and participate in HR programs and initiatives, such as post-hire retention, relocation, and interview skills training.
• Respond to unemployment claims and reports worker's compensation claims, benefits, etc.
• Interact daily with management and associates to ensure an open line of communication is maintained in order to identify and address any issues, needs, and/or concerns as they arise
• Partner with management teams to execute people first platforms including our annual Associate Opinion Survey and ensure programs are successful
• Investigate, document, and resolve associate relations issues
• Involvement in operational functions within the facility/region as appropriate
• Assist in the administration of the DC recognition program
• Counsel and direct associates to STD/FMLA vendor and respond to eligibility inquiries
• Develops candidate slates to present to Hiring Managers and works as a liaison between candidates, Hiring Managers and Human Resource partners throughout the full cycle recruiting process.
• Participate in the corporate diversity and inclusion committee and develop and implement local programs
• Conduct exit interviews, analyze data, and make recommendations to the management team for corrective action and continuous improvement

Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in candidates….

• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with employees at all levels and the general public.
• Ability to plan and organize time effectively.
• Ability to objectively coach employees and management through complex, difficult, and personal issues.
• Bachelor's Degree in related field plus at least 3 - 5 years of experience in HR generalist functions (recruiting, employment, employee relations, Affirmative Action, training, etc.).
• Knowledge of HR practices and principles, and applicable labor, pay, benefits, health and safety laws and regulations.
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include Excel, PowerPoint, and demonstrated skills in database management and record keeping.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to handle high level of confidentiality and common-sense regarding employee information.

We Also Prefer Some Of This Qualifications

• Background in: Big Box Retail, Packaged Goods, Parts Distribution, Supply Chain
• PHR / SHRM Certified

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