Sr HR Generalist
Employment Type : Full-Time
SUMMARY:
The Sr HR Generalist is responsible for providing expertise and support to generate results and create value in
the following areas of HR: recruitment and selection, associate relations, onboarding, HR administration/HRIS,
employment law, diversity and inclusion, safety/WC and LOA. This position is based in New Jersey and will
provide HR support to a new distribution and furniture delivery hub.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES DEPENDING ON LOCATION:
- Interact daily with management and associates to insure an open line of communication is maintained
in order to identify and address any issues, needs, and/or concerns as they arise
- Work with managers and business leadership on human resources issues, providing insight and options
compliant with legislation and consistent with Williams-Sonoma's people first philosophy, policies and
culture
- Investigate, document and resolve associate relations issues
- Assist in the administration of the DC recognition program; associate opinion surveys and other
engagement initiatives
- Participate in the corporate diversity and inclusion committee and develop and implement local
programs
- Manage associate onboarding process
- Conduct exit interviews, analyze data, and make recommendations to the management team for
corrective action and continuous improvement
- Involvement in operational functions within the facility/region as appropriate
- 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
- Implement, communicate and manage HR programs, policies, and associate guidelines to achieve
goals and fulfill legal requirements. Ensure consistency across the organization with all existing programs
- Develops recruitment strategy for each open position in partnership with operations leadership; works as a
liaison between candidates, Hiring Managers and Human Resource partners throughout the full cycle
recruiting process.
- Screens resumes, interviews candidates, and conducts reference/background checks, makes
recommendations for hire (or not hire) and delivers employment offers for both exempt and nonexempt
position openings
- Uses traditional and nontraditional resources, such as career fairs, online job fairs, community network events,
etc., to identify and attract quality candidates
- Manage associate onboarding process
- Works closely with other HR departments to provide input to and participate in HR programs and initiative
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.).
- Knowledge of HR practices and principles, and applicable labor, pay, benefits, health and safety laws
and regulations.
- Strong knowledge of HR practices and principles, employee relations, and applicable labor, pay,
benefits, health and safety laws and regulations.
- Previous experience and proven ability to objectively coach employees and management through
complex, difficult, and personal issues.
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish.Ability to handle high level of confidentiality and common-sense regarding employee information.
- • Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with employees at all levels and the general public.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include Excel, PowerPoint, and
demonstrated skills in database management and record keeping.
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