About Williams Sonoma - Braselton, GA

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 2024, Williams-Sonoma was recognized as a Great Place to Work ® and Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity, honors which reflect that we are truly a people-first organization. Our operation includes:

• Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain
• 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: 
  • 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, 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
• 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

This position is responsible for providing expertise and support to generate results and create value in the following areas of HR: associate relations, onboarding, recruitment and selection, HR administration/HRIS, employment law, diversity and inclusion, safety/WC and leave of absence management.

The HR Generalist position is located in Braselton, GA.

You’ll be excited about this opportunity because....

• 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
• Conduct exit interviews, analyze data, and make recommendations to the management team for corrective action and continuous improvement
• Investigate, document and resolve associate relations issues
• Assist in the administration of the DC recognition program
• Critical employee relations and EEO support and related on-site training
• Provides guidance and coaching to associates on employee relations issues
• Administers and communicates FMLA regulations to associates
• Maintains knowledge of the new legal issues in the Federal and State HR arenas
• Manages internal transfer process, including screening, coordination of interviews with hiring manager, transfer offer letters, etc.
• Provides HR support to regional furniture Hubs with recruiting and associate relations concerns
• Counsel and direct associates regarding Leave of Absence, disability benefits and utilization of company benefits programs
• Participates in cross-functional teams responsible for the development and implementation of HR initiatives
• Uses strong oral and written communication skills to explain complex regulations to all levels of staff
• Generates reports, data and dashboards as requested
• Workers Compensation tracking and coordination with region, corporate and vendor resources

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

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• At least 2-3 years of experience in HR generalist functions (recruiting, hiring, onboarding, associate relations, recognition, and leave of absence programs)
• At least 2- 3 years of experience of working in a manufacturing/distribution environment
• Knowledge of HR practices and principles, and applicable labor, pay, benefits, health and safety laws and regulations
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, compensation, and benefits and FMLA regulations
• Ability to handle high level of confidentiality and common-sense regarding employee information
• Ability to objectively coach associates and management through complex, difficult, and personal issues
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and demonstrated skills in HRIS, applicant tracking and record/document management

We prefer some of these qualities as well….

• Bilingual in Spanish

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

• Able to bend, reach, squat, climb stairs/ladder

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

• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations)
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance
• For more information on our benefits offerings, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com

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