HR Generalist

Date: Jan 21, 2026

Location: Sidman, PA, US, 15955

Company: Jeld-Wen Inc.

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External Job Description

THE ROLE

 

The HR Generalist will be primarily responsible for providing human resources support and services to the Sidman facility. In addition, the HR Generalist will assist the Sr. HR Manager with the day-to-day HR operations for the exterior & distribution region. 

 

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

 

  • Manage the payroll function for the facility and provide support to additional locations as needed.
  • Facilitate onboarding activities to ensure a smooth and compliant new hire experience.
  • Address and resolve employee questions and concerns by partnering closely with HR Shared Services and plant leadership.
  • Serve as a key HR partner to plant leadership, offering guidance on employee relations, performance, and policy matters.
  • Conduct thorough and timely employee relations investigations.
  • Manage responses to Unemployment and Workers’ Compensation claims.
  • In consultation with the HR Manager, assist plant leaders with administering corrective action and managing performance.
  • Promote consistent interpretation and application of company policies and procedures across the facility.
  • Facilitate effective employee communication to drive clarity, engagement, and understanding.
  • Assit with planning and execution of employee engagement events and activities.
  • Participate in corporate initiatives, projects, and cross-functional HR efforts.
  • Coach and develop plant leaders on HR processes, procedures, and performance management best practices.
  • Support the HR Manager with broader HR initiatives and strategic objectives.

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

 

  • State and Federal employment compliance knowledge
  • 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

 

Education and Experience

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
  • 2-3 years of recruiting experience
  • 2-3 years HR Generalist experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience handling and resolving a wide range of employee relations issues.
  • HR certification
  • UKG timekeeping experience
  • Success Factors software experience

 

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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. 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 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.
 


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