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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

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 will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to daily operations of Talent Acquisition duties to internal and external customers in a professional work environment. This position will focus on supporting non-exempt recruiting, onboarding, and other HR administrative duties.

The Seasonal Recruiter position is located in Olive Branch, MS.

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

• Establish recruiting requirements by studying organization plans and objectives; Meet with managers to discuss needs.
• Build applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, media, and internet sites; provide organization information, opportunities, and benefits; make presentations; maintain rapport.
• Determine applicant requirements by studying job description and job qualifications.
• Attract applicants by placing job advertisements and related job sites.
• Determine applicant qualifications by interviewing applicants; analyze responses; verify references; compare qualifications to job requirements.
• Evaluate applicants by discussing job requirements and applicant qualifications with managers; interview applicants on consistent set of qualifications.
• Complete special projects by clarifying project objective, setting timelines and schedules, conduct research, and develop and organize information.
• Manage internal client expectations by communicating project status and issues.
• Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforce adherence to requirements, and advise management on needed actions.
• Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and explore opportunities to continuously add value to Talent Acquisition Department.

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

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• At least 2 years Human Resources experience or 2 years of general work experience in customer service or other office setting environment.
• At least 3 years strong MS Word, Excel and Outlook experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and overtime as needed.
• Clear communication and professional interpersonal skills, with an innovative and proactive spirit that adapts quickly to a distribution environment.
• Ability to work in a fast pace, high volume environment.

We prefer some of these qualities as well….  

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Previous high volume recruiting

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

• Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and climb stairs/ladder; Sits for a long period of time.
• Able to use computer for an extended period of time.
• Repetitive movement with hand and fingers to operate a computer, phone, and keyboard.

​​​ Our company benefits are second to none in the industry….

• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products

EOE

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.

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