Sales-Driven HR Partner & Organizational Strategist

James Hardie Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus eligibility

PTO & holidays

401(k) match

ESP plan

Parental leave

Wellness program

Job summary

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is seeking an HR Manager to act as a strategic partner to the Sales organizations across the U.S.

and Canada, shaping people strategies to drive revenue growth and go-to-market execution. You will diagnose business needs with Sales leadership, lead talent and organizational effectiveness, and balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including direct support of commercial or sales organizations.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect people strategy to revenue and performance outcomes.
• Experience in talent management, organizational design, employee relations, and change management.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and operate as a trusted advisor.
• Comfort working in fast‑paced, evolving environments with high visibility.
• Experience using data and analytics to inform decisions and drive action.
• Knowledge of U.S. and Canadian employment laws preferred.
• Strong communication, judgment, and execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with Sales leaders to align people strategy with revenue goals, business priorities, and go-to‑market execution.
• Translate business objectives into organizational, talent, and culture strategies; proactively identify risks and opportunities.
• Leverage data (engagement, turnover, performance, sales metrics) to diagnose trends and drive targeted, business-focused actions.
• Provide strategic coaching to leaders on org design, team effectiveness, and leadership capability.
• Drive engagement and retention strategies tailored to Field Sales environments (distributed workforce, travel-heavy roles, performance-based culture).
• Participate in leadership team meetings to stay closely aligned to business direction and evolving talent needs.

Skills

Strategic partnership

Talent management

Organizational design

Change management

Data analytics

Leadership coaching

Employment law knowledge (US/CA)

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Job description

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is seeking an HR Manager to act as a strategic partner to the Sales organizations across the U.S.

and Canada, shaping people strategies to drive revenue growth and go-to-market execution. You will diagnose business needs with Sales leadership, lead talent and organizational effectiveness, and balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.