HR Director, Global Transformation Office

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the VP, Global Transformation as strategic business and human resource leader
• Support achievement of overall business objectives through the implementation of effective HR strategy, programs, practices, policies, and tools
• Be a change agent in the design & deployment of HR transformational initiatives, including the implementation of systems, process improvements and training to enable an employee and manager self-service environment
• Develop and implements organizational structure and alignment recommendations linked to business strategy
• Lead / coordinate HR due diligence and integration activities for site consolidation, closure, start-up, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, etc.
• Help the business ensure there is a continuing talent pool of skills and leadership available to drive the business. Including providing direction and leadership in succession planning, training, talent development and performance management
• Develop, recommend, and implement initiatives, policies, procedures, and employee feedback tools designed to promote and monitor a positive employee culture
• Ensure company values and principles are sustained and take a lead role in fostering a healthy work environment
• Develop and deliver operational and process improvement programs that lead to a more lean and efficient business, and works as part of cross-functional project teams to develop HR policies and procedures that drive business growth, profit, and cost containment objectives
• Create organizational capacity for change, leading and sponsoring programs that promote organizational flexibility and effectiveness
• Ensure the company follows all applicable legislation regarding labor relations, employee relations, employment, employee benefits, safety, compensation, and other employee related matters

Qualification & Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Experience of working in a transformational environment, particularly with HR transformation programs
• Strong leadership and influencing skills gained within a matrix operating environment
• Experienced and knowledgeable business acumen
• Proven problem solving skills
• Superior people, oral/written/listening communication skills
• Strong organizational and strategic planning skills
• Proactive, finds ways to do things, not reasons why things can’t be done business approach
• Change Management – Builds commitment and overcomes resistance
• Cost Consciousness – Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources and manages within defined expense budgets
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures
• Travel: ~50%
• Spanish language fluency is highly desirable, as are other languages

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline
• Recommend 5+ years professional experience in manufacturing or related field. Recommend 5 years HR management experience or applicable experience managing a Human Capital Strategy
• Experience managing multiple locations
• Experience in managing a virtual team
• Experience supporting due diligence and integration M&A activity preferred but not required
• Excellent Business Acumen
• Experience with salaried and hourly hiring and downsizing efforts
• Business focused and results oriented with a bias for action
• Adaptable and comfortable in a fast changing, matrix management environment
• Strong, clear communicator
• Strong leadership courage, authoritative and decisive when needed
• Politically astute and strong influencing skills

Benefits

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.