Communications & Engagement Coordinator

About the Team 

 

You’ll be part of the WSI Associate Communication and Engagement team responsible for providing communications, engagement and recognition programs across the company. 

 

Working across our pillars of Employer Branding, Product and Company, Culture, Wellbeing, Recognition, Equity and Inclusion and Giving Back, our purpose is to ensure WSI associates are connected, informed, engaged, and have a positive associate experience as they build their career home with WSI. 

 

About the Role

The Associate Communication and Engagement Coordinator is responsible for supporting and enabling all activities across the team, which supports all WSI associates in Corporate and Brand roles, globally. It involves administrative support, analysis, communication and activities to support all of our communication and engagement activities. 

 

The ideal candidate is a people person who is passionate about connecting people and an agile learner who enjoys working at pace on multiple priorities and projects. You’ll be skilled in Microsoft office tools (Word, Excel, PPT, Adobe, SharePoint) with creative skills to design high quality visuals and video content. You’ll have excellent project management skills along with planning, prioritizing and organizing tasks and deliverable. 

 

 

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will... 

Have the opportunity to learn and develop your career, developing communication skills at a company level, working cross brands, functions and geographies 

Be part  of the broader HR team, partnering across HR functions to support our people plans and initiatives 

Help create revised processes to help the team run as smoothly and efficiently as possible 

Use your analytical skills to review data and interpret information to help shape business decisions and direction 

Show your creativity and eye for design creating content and visuals that are high quality and high impact 

Co-ordinate administration for the team, working across a variety of topics and projects 

 

 

Key tasks include: 

 

Analyzing Employer Brand data for trends, provide insights and follow up actions  

Analyzing communication data (email, SharePoint data etc) to review engagement and participation, making recommendations as required 

Manage the WSI Corporate Communication schedule for all events and communications 

Administer Programs for associate recognition and service 

Update associate facing SharePoint sites and digital screens 

Administer volunteer, inclusion, and engagement events – in person and online 

Create communication digital content e.g. video, creative banners, and communications messaging 

 

Why you will love working at Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 

We’re a successful, fast-growing company with an entrepreneurial vibe 

A technologically and data-driven business 

Competitive salaries and comprehensive health benefits 

We’re at the forefront of tech and retail, redefining technology for the next generation 

We’re passionate about our internal and external clients and live/breathe the client experience 

We get to be creative daily 

A smart, experienced leadership team that wants to do it right and is open to new ideas 

We believe in autonomy and reward taking initiative 

We have fun! 

 

Essential Functions and Experience 

Minimum 1-2 years working in an HR/Communications Function; commensurate experience in an internship or college coursework acceptable 

Excellent planning, time management, communication, decision-making, presentation, and organization skills. 

Proven ability to perform effectively in a rapid changing environment. 

Strong communication skills, including verbal and written. 

Excellent attention to detail and ability to see the big picture 

Problem solving skills, a flexible work style and adaptable to change 

Proficient in Microsoft Office tools 

Highly developed interpersonal skills and project management are crit