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About Williams-Sonoma DC - Olive Branch, MS
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
By managing resources responsibly, caring for our people, and uniting around our values, we lead our industry and are proud to be recognized for our continuous action and progress in the following areas: Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies; Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity; Newsweek America's Most Responsible Companies; and USA Today Customer Service Champions. These honors reflect that we are truly a people-first organization.

• 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

The Seasonal Human Resource Generalist position is located in Olive Branch,MS.
You'll be excited about this opportunity because you will....

• Administrative Functions: Support various tactical HR functions, including streamlining communications, assisting with process improvements for ad-hoc HR programs, pulling reports for client requests, answering questions related to policies and procedures, leaves of absence, and other HR-related topics. Maintain org charts and associate lists, process associate changes, schedule meetings, and provide additional administrative HR support as needed.
• Associate Relations: Address, document, and help resolve routine associate matters while escalating more complex issues as appropriate. Provide coaching and support to associates on HR-related questions, concerns, and policies specific to the overall operation.
• HR Floor Support: Maintain a visible HR presence throughout the distribution center, including regular floor walks and associate engagement. Proactively identify concerns and provide timely HR support to Operations.
• HR Collaboration: Partner with HR Business Partners and COE colleagues to leverage expertise and best practices across business teams. Collaborate with HR counterparts to facilitate and support HR programs across the operations group, including succession planning, performance management, internship programs, and other initiatives.
• HR Metrics: Analyze retention, exit interview data, and other HR-related information to provide qualitative, quantitative, and actionable insights.
• Onboarding & Offboarding: Provide support in welcoming and properly exiting associates at WSI. Partner with Operations and Recruiting to identify and resolve seasonal onboarding issues.
• Recognition Programs: Support recognition programs by coordinating communications, tracking nominations, and helping manage program activities.
• Peak Operation Support: Provide flexible HR coverage during Peak, including supporting multiple shifts, high-volume associate inquiries, and other operational priorities.
• Support clients within the supply chain network.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

• Bachelor's degree, preferred.
• At least 3 years Human Resources experience, preferably in distribution, manufacturing, logistics, retail, or other fast-paced operational environments.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical capability and problem solving skills.
• Clear communication and professional interpersonal skills, with an innovative and proactive spirit that adapts quickly to a distribution environment.
• Ability to work in a fast pace, high volume environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and overtime as needed.

Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role....

• Able to sit for long period of time
• Able to use computer for an extended period of time
• Repetitive movement with hand and fingers to operate a computer, phone, and keyboard

Our company benefits are second to none in the industry....

• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products
• Ability to participate in our 401(k) plan
• Utilize our Employee Assistance Programs
• For more information on our benefits offerings, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com
• To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: https://shorturl.at/R3OAX (Login credentials may be required)

EOE
At this time, we are not accepting referrals from third party recruiting agencies for this position.