Seasonal Recruiter

About Williams-Sonoma DC - Olive Branch, MS

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

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

The  Seasonal Talent Acquisition - Recruiter is responsible for providing full-cycle recruitment filling both non - exempt and exempt level positions. The Recruiter will ensure a qualified, diverse candidate pipeline exists for jobs throughout the year and during our company Peak Seasons throughout our Final Mile and Distribution network. This position will collaborate with the HR Department and other Business Unit Leadership, as needed to fill open positions in our regional campus locations. This position will report directly to our Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition.

The  Seasonal Talent Acquisition - Recruiter  position is located in  Olive Branch, MS

• Provide multi - state sourcing and full-cycle recruitment for distribution center positions including high-volume recruitment; Ensures recruiting and selection processes are legally compliant
• Maintain daily review of new applicants via the Applicant Tracking System and other recruiting aggregators; Partners with Hiring Managers and candidates on a weekly basis regarding status updates
• Conduct Intake Sessions with Hiring Manager within 24 hours of receiving Job Requisition 
• Utilize company approved templates for postings and sourcing to various job boards and other recruitment resources as a part of your day-to-day job duties; Updates weekly recruitment spreadsheet for candidate reporting and metrics tracking 
• Partner with Human Resources field leaders to arrange interviews and travel/ lodging, as applicable
• Source, assess, interview, and influence talent for non-exempt roles
• Develop recruitment strategy for hard-to-fill positions in partnership with Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager and HR Director; Define and execute sourcing strategies and hiring expectations timeline 
• Create and generate Human Resources reports as directed by leadership
• Conduct audits of internal Human Resources files and policies
• Meet daily, weekly, and monthly Talent Acquisition and Human Resources cadence standards
• Assist in special projects such as audits, reports and associate event coordination
• Create and maintain both Job and Candidate Requisition Folders based on Williams - Sonoma, Inc. company standards
• Other duties, as assigned

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field
• At least 1–3 years of sourcing and full-cycle recruiting experience in a distribution center or manufacturing environment, supporting high-volume positions
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite with an emphasis on Excel; Must have experience with Power Point, Canva or other related graphic design and communication software 
• Must have a high degree of professionalism and the ability to work with confidential information
• Ability to meet and exceed department recruitment metrics and build recruitment strategies, as needed to fill positions in a timely manner based on Department KPI’s
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and basic Human Resources Information System (HRIS) platforms
• Must be able to multitask and change recruitment focus based on the needs of the business

We prefer some of these qualities as well…. 

• Kronos Time Keeping Systems
• Bilingual in Spanish

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

• Occasionally will need to lift items weighing 10 - 20lbs
• 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 offers, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com
• To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit:  (Login credentials may be required)

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