JELD-WEN is currently seeking a HR Generalist to join our growing team.

Summary: The HR Generalist will be primarily responsible for providing human resources support and services to the management team and employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote and develop positive employee relations by providing direct HR support to the manufacturing facility.
• Manage facility 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.
• Assist with FMLA/LOA processes.
• 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 preferred.
• some 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• PHR certification.
• Kronos timekeeping experience.
• Success Factors software experience.

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Who We Are

Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, JELD-WEN is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance interior and exterior building products, offering one of the broadest selections of windows, interior and exterior doors, and wall systems. JELD-WEN delivers a differentiated customer experience, providing construction professionals with durable, energy-efficient products and labor-saving services that help them maximize productivity and create beautiful, secure spaces for all to enjoy. The JELD-WEN team is driven by innovation and committed to creating safe, sustainable environments for customers, associates, and local communities. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide; LaCantina™ and VPI™ in North America; Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe; and Corinthian®, Stegbar®, and Breezway® in Australia.

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 discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

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