Senior Human Resources Generalist

JELD-WEN; Rialto (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the building materials industry seeks a Senior HR Generalist for its Rialto, CA facility. The role involves enhancing talent development, managing employee relations, and implementing HR programs to foster a high-performance culture. Candidates should have experience in HR and be bilingual in Spanish.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Paid Time Off Policy

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR Generalist experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Fluent in Spanish with strong knowledge of California and Federal labor law.

Responsibilities

• Developing and evaluating employee development plans to support organizational needs.
• Leading recruitment activities to attract top talent.
• Managing employee relations by addressing conflicts and providing guidance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Employee relations

Talent development

Performance management

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field

Job description

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, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual – Fluent in Spanish.
• Experience handling and resolving a wide range of employee relations issues.
• Strong working knowledge and application of California and Federal labor law.
• Must be able to work onsite at JELD-WEN’s American Building Supply (ABS) Rialto, CA Distribution Facility.

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About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) 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. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. 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 corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn.

JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’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. Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees will receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. JELD-WEN does not accrue time off for salaried positions. We believe in mutual trust and workplace flexibility, therefore appropriate time off for vacation, illness, or other reasons will be agreed upon with your manager per our Flexible Paid Time Off Policy. Employees can also enroll in the following company benefit programs including, 401k Retirement Savings Plan, Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Discount Program.

Expected pay for this role is between $76,800.00 to $127,900.00 per year and is based on experience and qualifications.

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.