Human Resource Generalist

Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc.; Streetsboro (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits (1

PTO

Paid holidays

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Training and professional development

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking an HR Generalist to partner with a manufacturing facility, guiding employee relations, workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and HR operations. The role requires independent judgment to balance employee and business needs in a fast-paced setting.

You will work closely with plant leadership to address workforce challenges, drive a positive employee experience, and support organizational effectiveness through analytics and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, and HR operations.
• Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, and I‑9 compliance.
• Proficiency with HRIS and Dayforce preferred.
• Manufacturing or high‑volume workforce experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership to identify staffing needs and develop recruiting strategies.
• Lead recruiting for hourly and support positions and manage screening and interviews.
• Support workforce planning activities and staffing forecasts.
• Coach supervisors on performance management and employee development.
• Ensure policy administration and compliance across the employee lifecycle.
• Analyze workforce metrics and prepare reports for leadership.

Skills

Employee relations

Workforce planning

Talent acquisition

Onboarding

Compliance

HR operations

Employee engagement

Policy administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Dayforce

HRIS

Microsoft Office

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.

Position Summary

Serve as the primary Human Resources partner for the manufacturing facility, supporting employee relations, workforce planning, talent acquisition, onboarding, compliance, employee engagement, and HR operations. This role works closely with plant leadership to address workforce challenges, provide guidance on people-related matters, ensure consistent policy administration, support organizational effectiveness, and drive a positive employee experience. The HR Generalist exercises independent judgment, analyzes trends, recommends solutions, and balances employee and business needs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning

• Partner with plant leadership to identify current and future staffing needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Lead recruiting efforts for hourly and support positions, including candidate screening, interviewing, selection, and hiring recommendations.
• Manage relationships with recruiting partners, community organizations, schools, and workforce agencies.
• Analyze recruiting metrics and turnover trends and recommend actions to improve hiring effectiveness and retention.
• Support workforce planning activities and staffing forecasts aligned with business demands.

Employee Relations and Leadership Support

• Serve as a trusted resource to employees and leaders regarding company policies, procedures, and workplace concerns.
• Coach supervisors on performance management, attendance, conflict resolution, and employee development.
• Partner with leaders to identify and address workforce issues impacting engagement, morale, productivity, or retention.
• Support change management and organizational initiatives.

Onboarding, Engagement and Development

• Lead new hire orientation and onboarding activities to ensure successful integration into the organization.
• Develop and maintain onboarding processes that improve readiness, engagement, and retention.
• Conduct 30, 60, and 90 day follow-ups and analyze feedback trends.
• Support employee recognition, engagement, and culture-building initiatives.
• Partner with leaders to identify training and development needs.

Compliance and HR Administration

• Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, company policies, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Conduct audits of personnel files, I-9 documentation, training records, and HR processes.
• Support leave administration, accommodations, and other employee lifecycle processes.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records within HR systems, including Dayforce.
• Provide guidance regarding policy interpretation and compliance-related questions.

HR Analytics and Business Support

• Analyze workforce metrics including turnover, attendance, staffing levels, and engagement trends.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for plant leadership and HR management.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and employee experience.
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Core Competencies

• Employee Relations and Coaching
• Business Partnership and Influence
• Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
• Employment Law and Compliance Knowledge
• Communication and Facilitation
• Confidentiality and Professional Judgment
• Organization and Execution
• Adaptability and Continuous Improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience required.
• Experience supporting employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, compliance, and HR operations.
• Working knowledge of employment laws including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, and I-9 compliance.
• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications; Dayforce experience preferred.
• Manufacturing or high-volume workforce experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

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

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.
• PTO
• paid holidays
• FSA
• life insurance
• LTD
• STD
• 401k
• EAP
• discount programs
• tuition reimbursement
• training
• professional development

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

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.