HR Generalist

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home. The HR Generalist role involves providing support to internal clients, managing HR projects, and acting as a data analyst while ensuring effective onboarding and engagement of associates.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR administrative support to your client groups, by being a point of contact regarding benefits, policies and procedures, leaves of absence, and any other HR-related questions
• Act as the primary liaison between associates and other HR centers of excellence functions in order to provide a high level of service
• Manage HR Operations: Maintain org charts and associate rosters, accurately and efficiently process associate changes, maintain the budget and forecasting process, schedule meetings, and other ad hoc administrative duties
• Manage and coordinate programs: Provide project management for major Talent programs such as succession planning, performance management, and the internship program
• Provide and Analyze HR Metrics: Track and analyze data regarding staffing, retention, turnover, exit interviews, and other information necessary and provide insights for talent discussions
• Ensure successful onboarding for new associates. Regularly facilitate New Hire Orientation and conduct onboarding sessions to ensure successful new hire integration
• Provide support for our recognition programs by managing the recognition program calendar, track and organizing nominations, and coordinating communication

Skills

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-3 years of experience of professional-level HR experience
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and enjoy analyzing data
• Strong technical acumen, including Powerpoint and HRIS (Oracle experience a plus)
• Strong communicator, with strong writing and presentation skills
• Knowledge of fundamental HR practices including employment law, compensation, hiring, performance management, coaching, and employee relations

Benefits

• A generous discount on all WSI brands
• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health

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