Senior Human Resources Generalist

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to join our growing team.

SR. Human Resources Generalist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Promote and develop positive employee relations by providing direct HR support to the manufacturing facility

Assist with payroll function

Resolve and address all employee questions and concerns by partnering with plant leadership team.

Assist HR Manager with broader HR responsibilities

Conduct preliminary investigations

Manage FMLA/LOA’s

Respond to Unemployment claims and Worker Comp claims

Respond to facility HR correspondences

Recruitment

Onboarding

Assess processes and streamline

Enforce Federal and State compliance on payroll, employee relations and leaves

In consultation with the HR Manager, assist plant leaders with the management of corrective action to drive performance and adherence to company policy

Interpret company policies and process to ensure consistency for facility leadership and employees

Facilitate employee communications to ensure clarity and understanding

Manage monthly employee engagement events

Support plant operations

Participate on corporate projects and initiatives

Promote and incorporate Corp Values

Coach and develop leaders on processes, procedures and performance management

Assess plant needs and implant change

Create a positive and support HR culture

Oversee reception and delegate tasks appropriately

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.

5 - 10 years HR Generalist experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

2 - 5 years payroll experience

State and Federal employment compliance knowledge

Experience handling and resolving a wide range of employee relations issues.

An intense focus on customer service.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a diverse group of employees.

Must be comfortable developing and conducting group presentations to employees.

Ability to remain calm in various situations

Ability to ensure all levels of leadership are in compliance with State and Federal labor laws.

Ability to assess escalation needs.

Bilingual in Spanish a must.

Preferred Qualifications:

PHR certification

Titan software experience

Kronos timekeeping experience

Success Factors software experience

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About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.

JELD-WEN is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., the company operates facilities in 16 countries in North America and Europe and employs approximately 18,000 people. Since 1960, the JELD-WEN team has been committed to making quality products that create safe and sustainable environments for customers, associates and local communities. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide; LaCantina™ and VPI™ in North America; and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit jeld-wen.com.

In 2022, Newsweek named JELD-WEN as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies.

What We Offer

Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. As a global organization, specific benefits may vary, however typically including medical & dental, generous leave policies, retirement program, etc.

JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.

JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.