About Williams-Sonoma DC -Claremont, NC

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
• 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

This position is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to daily operations of human resources to internal and external customers. This position will obtain and provide information for payroll and other HR administrative duties, including fielding associate questions regarding LOA and Worker's Comp. In addition, this position will support the administration, coordination, and application of WSl's human resources policies and procedures. Collaborate with associates to resolve, refer, or escalate issues in accordance with WSl's guidelines. Understanding of Federal and State Employment laws and regulations.

The Human Resources Specialist position is located in Claremont, NC.

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

•    Process new hires, pay changes and status changes
•    Assist with payroll and benefits issues and escalate as necessary
•    Create and generate HR reports as directed by the HR Manager
•    Assists in special projects such as audits, reports and associate event coordination
•    Function as an associate resource by providing answers for day-to-day associate inquiries on WSl's policies and procedures
•    Demonstrates a high level of professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues
•    Other duties assigned by Manager

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

•    Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
•    At least 2-3 years of payroll experience required
•    Highly proficient experience in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
•    Must be detailed oriented, well organized, and demonstrate excellent follow¬ through skills
•    Proven ability to work effectively within a fast-paced and high-volume environment
•    Proven ability to handle high volume workload in a deadline-oriented environment
•    Strong written/ verbal communication
•    Proven ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
•    Ability to analyze data and produce reports to assist operations
•    Ability to work overtime and weekends

We prefer some of these qualities as well….

•    Kronos and Time Keeping Experience
•    Bilingual in Spanish

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

•    The selected candidate will occasionally need to lift items weighing 20 -25lbs
•    Ability to sit or stand for 8 to 10-hour periods and bend and twist at waist and knees as required to complete job tasks

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
•    To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: https://shorturl.at/R3OAX (Login credentials may be required)

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