Seasonal Human Resources Assistant
About The Position
The Human Resourcesâ¯Assistant position provides administrative support to the Human Resources department and the primary focus of the position will be supporting HR administrative initiatives and providing operational clerical support. Theâ¯Seasonal Human Resources Assistantâ¯position is inâ¯South Brunswick, NJ. Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview By managing resources responsibly, caring for our people, and uniting around our values, we lead our industry and are proud to be recognized for our continuous action and progress in the following areas: Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies; Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity; Newsweek America's Most Responsible Companies; and USA Today Customer Service Champions. These honors reflect that we are truly a people-first organization. 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 You'll be excited about this opportunity because you will.... Interacts with associates in a professional and pleasant manner to answer administrative questions related to pay, policies and procedures, and/or distribute work related documents, materials, and information. Manage and process HR transactions including new hires, terminations, job and personal data changes, organizational changes, employee verifications and pre-employment screenings Coordinates and assists with the new hire process, including assisting and ensuring new hires properly complete on-board paperwork, submitting and processing paperwork with appropriate persons, creating new employee files Performs general administrative functions including, but not limited to, generating reports, maintaining employee files, processing changes to employee records in HRMS systems and appropriate persons, completing logs and checklists, processing required forms and worksheets, and maintaining HR data, forms, and documents Coordinates communication materials regarding facility and/or company information and/or announcements
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- At least 2 years of previous Human Resources experience
- Proficiency in HRIS and timekeeping systems
- Proficiency at the intermediate level in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and extra hours as needed
- MUST have ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently
Nice To Haves
- Bi-lingual in Spanish
Responsibilities
- Interacts with associates in a professional and pleasant manner to answer administrative questions related to pay, policies and procedures, and/or distribute work related documents, materials, and information.
- Manage and process HR transactions including new hires, terminations, job and personal data changes, organizational changes, employee verifications and pre-employment screenings
- Coordinates and assists with the new hire process, including assisting and ensuring new hires properly complete on-board paperwork, submitting and processing paperwork with appropriate persons, creating new employee files
- Performs general administrative functions including, but not limited to, generating reports, maintaining employee files, processing changes to employee records in HRMS systems and appropriate persons, completing logs and checklists, processing required forms and worksheets, and maintaining HR data, forms, and documents
- Coordinates communication materials regarding facility and/or company information and/or announcements
Benefits
- 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 offers, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
