Recruiter

Cornerstone Building Brands; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking a Corporate Recruiter to manage a 16–20 requisition portfolio, partnering with hiring leaders to source and hire across manufacturing, operations, engineering, and professional roles.

You will conduct screens, coordinate interviews, extend offers, and build candidate pipelines while ensuring compliance and a strong candidate experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting for salaried professional roles including manufacturing leadership, operations, engineering.
• Strong labor market insights and recruiting strategies.
• Ability to manage a high-volume requisition portfolio (16–20).
• Change agent for process excellence in Talent Acquisition.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Proficient with ATS and HR technology.
• Knowledge of employment laws and recruiting compliance.
• Creative problem-solving and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 16–20 requisitions, balancing priorities.
• Partner with hiring managers to define requirements and strategies.
• Recruit across manufacturing leadership, operations, engineering, and other professionals.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, networking, referrals, and direct outreach.
• Review applications and maintain strong candidate pipelines.
• Conduct recruiter screens and interviews to assess fit.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain candidate communication.
• Facilitate efficient interview and selection processes.
• Conduct reference checks and background screening.
• Extend offers and communicate compensation details.
• Proactively build talent pipelines for current and future needs.
• Track recruiting activity in the ATS.
• Stay current on recruiting trends and labor market conditions.
• Contribute to Talent Acquisition initiatives and process improvements.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Talent acquisition

Sourcing

Interviewing

Relationship building

ATS proficiency

Labor market insights

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business / related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Corporate Recruiter, you will be responsible for identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent to support the organization's workforce needs. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Sr. Manager, you will manage an average requisition load of 16-20 open positions at a time, supporting a diverse range of roles from manufacturing and operations leadership to engineering and other professional positions.

You will partner closely with hiring leaders to develop effective recruiting strategies and deliver a strong candidate experience. The ideal candidate is a proactive, relationship-driven recruiter who can effectively manage competing priorities, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about connecting great talent with the right opportunities.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage an average portfolio of 16-20 requisitions, balancing priorities and ensuring consistent progress across assigned openings.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand business needs, define hiring requirements, and develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Recruit across a diverse portfolio of positions, including manufacturing leadership, operations, engineering, and other professional roles.
• Source and attract qualified candidates through job boards, social media, networking, referrals, direct outreach, and other creative sourcing channels.
• Review applications and resumes to identify qualified candidates and maintain strong talent pipelines.
• Conduct recruiter screens and interviews to assess candidates' experience, skills, and alignment with the role and organization.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Partner with hiring managers to facilitate efficient and effective interview and selection processes.
• Conduct reference checks and coordinate background screening and other pre-employment requirements.
• Extend offers, communicate compensation and employment details, and support candidates through the offer and acceptance process.
• Proactively build and maintain talent pipelines to support current and future hiring needs.
• Track recruiting activity and maintain accurate and timely candidate and requisition information within the applicant tracking system.
• Stay current on recruiting trends, labor market conditions, sourcing strategies, and talent acquisition best practices.
• Contribute to Talent Acquisition initiatives, process improvements, and other HR projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably within a corporate or manufacturing environment.
• Proven success recruiting for salaried professional positions, including manufacturing leadership, operations, engineering, and other specialized roles.
• Strong understanding of labor market trends and the ability to translate market insights into effective recruiting strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume requisition portfolio, typically supporting 16-20 open requisitions while effectively prioritizing competing demands.
• Ability to act as a change agent and champion process excellence, driving continuous improvement across Talent Acquisition.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and business leaders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to changing business priorities.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple searches and deadlines simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy, follow-through, and operational efficiency.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and other recruiting or HR technology.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and recruiting compliance requirements.
• Creative problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to recruiting challenges.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive candidate and employee information.

Additional Information

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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000- $120,000 + bonus + medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. (Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.)

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.

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.