HR Director, Global Transformation Office

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a HR Director, Global Transformation Office to join our growing team.

THE ROLE

As a valued member of the global Human Resources Leadership Team, the HR Director, Transformation Management Office (TMO) is a trusted advisor and thought partner to business leaders across the global enterprise. This position will partner with TMO leaders to plan and execute key enterprise level transformation initiatives. The two primary focus areas are (1) site optimization which includes but is not limited to the planning and execution of site consolidation, site closure, new site selection and start-up plus HR work connected with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures and (2) designing/defining the enterprise approach and initiatives to improving and sustaining a healthy culture.  Additionally, this leader will play a key role in JELD-WEN’s HR transformation which includes implementing self-service and shared services. Along the way this leader will be responsible for working across the HR function and with other key functional partners to create standard policies and HR workflow processes and cross-training other members of the HR organization. This will include providing strategic HR leadership and business partnering to key stakeholders, including the VP of Global Transformation and members of JELD-WENs Senior Leadership Team. The ideal candidate must possess and display a global mindset, a positive can-do attitude and have a passion for leading business change and transformation.

This preferred location for this position is Charlotte, NC (relocation benefits are available) and reports to the EVP & CHRO. Other JELD-WEN locations will be considered for qualified candidates. The default work schedule for this position will be 3-5 days per week in the office with plenty of flexibility for remote work as needed.

Principle Duties and 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

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Experience of working in a transformational environment, particularly with HR transfo