Senior Human Resources Generalist

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

Sr. HR Generalist – Bilingual Spanish

The Role

Experienced Human Resources (HR) professional in implementing and monitoring a variety of HR programs in support of a high-performance culture and diverse workforce. Anticipates and plans for long-term human resource needs and trends in partnership with business management. We are looking for a senior generalist that has passion for making a difference and a proven track record in the HR field, excellent interpersonal skills, keen understanding of business operations, who always acts with integrity and works collaboratively to ensure their role as a trusted advisor to JELD-WEN’s American Building Supply (ABS) Rialto, CA Distribution Facility (onsite) and other facilities as needed.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities
Talent Development:

• Developing, implementing, and evaluating employee development plans and programs to support organizational needs such as management development, talent management, succession planning, technical or nontechnical training, or e-learning

• Monitoring employee development and training programs, assesses needs and results, develops new programs, modifies existing programs and facilitates programs

• Leading recruitment activities to attract and hire top talent, including job advertisement, selection planning, job offers and onboarding facilitation.

• Collaborating with line management to execute performance management processes, including goal setting, performance evaluations and performance improvement plans, ensuring alignment with company objectives.

• Coordinating learning and development initiatives including training programs or workshops demonstrating a strategic approach to talent development. Deliver training on HR topics as required.
Succession Planning:

• Creating a strategic roadmap that outlines the company’s talent goals and the responsible parties.

• Developing detailed job descriptions that can help match talent with the tasks required for the positions.

• Using workforce projections to determine which current and future positions need to be filled.

• Identifying competencies for each job so that employees understand performance expectations.

• Promoting employee growth with lunch and learns, job shadowing, cross-training and mentorship programs.

• Measuring success using relevant metrics, i.e., retention rates, time to fill, percentage of vacancies filled by the talent pool, etc.
Other Requirements/Administrative:

• Supporting the organization by implementing and administering human resources programs or policies.

• Implementing human resources programs by providing HR services, which may include recruiting and staffing, administration of compensation and benefits programs, training and development, employee or labor relations, and affirmative action/equal employment opportunity compliance.

• Responsible for leave management including short-term disability and FMLA requests, to ensure accurate record-keeping and adherence to company policies and legal requirements.

• Developing and updating HR policies and procedures in line with legal requirements, demonstrating a strategic and forward-thinking approach to policy management. Ensuring policies are communicated effectively and consistently applied.

• Providing expert guidance and coaching to employees and managers on employment law, HR policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Managing employee relations by addressing conflicts, conducting investigations, and providing guidance on disciplinary actions.

• Promoting employee wellbeing and engagement by organizing initiatives such as wellness programs and employee recognition activities to foster a positive and inclusive work environment.

• Ensuring adherence to all HR related State and Federal regulations and driving initiatives to maintain compliance as required, such as the monitoring of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Plans.

• Ensuring compliance with applicable labor laws or regulations.

Education and Experience

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

• 5+ years of HR Generalist experience,…