• Implement, communicate and manage HR programs, policies, and associate guidelines to achieve goals and fulfill legal requirements
• Partner with leadership on human resources issues, providing insight and options compliant with legislation and consistent with Williams-Sonoma's people first philosophy, policies and culture
• Lead associate relations investigations from research to resolution 
• Conduct exit interviews, analyze data, and make recommendations to the leadership team for corrective action and continuous improvement
• Respond to unemployment claims and reports worker's compensation claims, benefits, etc.
• Counsel and direct associates to STD/FMLA vendor and respond to eligibility inquiries
• Develop recruitment and onboarding strategy in partnership with field leadership

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in related field plus 3 years of experience in HR generalist functions (recruiting, employment, employee relations, Affirmative Action, training, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of HR practices and principles, employee relations, and applicable labor, pay, benefits, health and safety laws and regulations.
• Ability to handle high level of confidentiality and common sense regarding employee information.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in related field plus 5+ years of experience in HR generalist functions (recruiting, employment, employee relations, Affirmative Action, training, etc.).
• Background in: Big Box Retail, Packaged Goods, Parts Distribution, Supply Chain
• PHR / SHRM Certified