Human Resource Generalist

Cornerstone Building Brands; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

401k

Training & development

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking an HR Generalist to partner with plant leadership and employees across multiple Ohio facilities. You will drive talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, and data-driven HR improvements to support operations.

The role requires 3+ years HR experience, manufacturing experience preferred, and strong skills in HRIS, reporting, and Excel. Travel to sites is required; SHRM certs are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive Human Resources experience required. Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, employee relations, compliance, and analytical skills.
• Experience with HRIS systems and HR reporting; Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Conditional Formatting, IF Statements, Data Validation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition to identify workforce needs and support recruiting strategies.
• Facilitate onboarding, orientation, and training activities.
• Serve as a trusted HR resource to employees and leaders.
• Assist with HR technology platforms including HRIS, payroll, learning management systems, and employee self-service tools.
• Maintain attendance, workforce, and employee records with data integrity.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute HR reports, dashboards, and KPIs.
• Analyze workforce metrics including turnover, retention, attendance, staffing levels, and engagement trends.
• Conduct regular audits of HR systems and employee data.
• Support employee engagement initiatives.
• Conduct or support employee relations investigations and corrective action processes.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Employee relations

Compliance

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

HR reporting

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at http://cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Provides comprehensive Human Resources support to the Human Resources Manager, Plant Manager, leadership team, and employees. Serves as the primary on-site HR partner for designated facilities, supporting employee relations, talent acquisition, workforce engagement, retention strategies, compliance, HR systems, and people analytics. Utilizes data-driven insights to support business objectives, improve employee experience, and drive organizational effectiveness. This position supports operations across multiple sites and requires regular collaboration with site leadership and employees at multiple locations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Partner with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition to identify workforce needs, develop recruiting strategies, and support initiatives that improve hiring outcomes, retention, and workforce stability.
• Facilitate onboarding, orientation, and training activities.
• Serve as a trusted HR resource to employees and leaders.
• Assist with HR technology platforms including HRIS, payroll, learning management systems, and employee self-service tools.
• Maintain attendance, workforce, and employee records while ensuring data integrity.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute HR reports, dashboards, and KPIs.
• Analyze workforce metrics including turnover, retention, attendance, staffing levels, and engagement trends.
• Conduct regular audits of HR systems and employee data.
• Support employee engagement initiatives.
• Conduct or support employee relations investigations and corrective action processes.
• Assist leaders with performance management processes.
• Provide employees guidance regarding leave processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Provide support and oversight for multiple company locations.
• Build effective partnerships with leaders and employees across assigned sites.
• Travel regularly to designated facilities to support business and workforce needs.
• Ensure consistency in processes, compliance, and employee experience across all assigned locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of progressive Human Resources experience required. Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Skills: Strong communication, organizational, employee relations, compliance, and analytical skills.
• Experience with HRIS systems and HR reporting.
• Technical Requirements: Intermediate Excel skills required including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Conditional Formatting, IF Statements, Data Validation, and workforce data analysis.
• Experience creating HR reports and scorecards. Creating dashboards, Power BI or Tableau experience is preferred.
• Travel between facilities is required to ensure consistent implementation of company policies, programs, and initiatives.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Primarily based in a manufacturing facility environment with exposure to noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures
• Regular walking of the production floor and interaction with operations teams
• Will require use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, ear protection, and steel-toe boots
• Travel may be required for training, audits, or collaboration across sites
• Combination of office and production floor work

Additional Information

Address: 2405 Campbell Rd. Sidney, OH 45365

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Note to External Recruiters

Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.

Notice of Recruitment Fraud

We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job‑seekers for employment. In some cases, job‑seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e‑mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high‑paying jobs with the requirement that the job‑seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job‑seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.