HR Generalist

This is a Hybrid role based out of our Cary, NC Office - working onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays

The Corporate HR Generalist works in concert with the Corporate HR Team to advance our people and organization strategy across our Corporate Functions and Operations Excellence teams.  This role will manage onboarding and offboarding for Corporate and Operations Excellence employees, serve as the HR systems and process owner for the Corporate HR team and help provide day-to-day HR business partner support to our Legal, Marketing and Strategy functions, in partnership with the Director, Corporate HR. Occasional travel to manufacturing sites and team meetings may be required.

The ideal candidates will have HR experience in a fast-paced environment, with strong organizational skills, strong communication and critical thinking skills. This position offers a great opportunity for someone to come in and drive efficiency and effectiveness in the Corporate HR processes and practices while continue to develop their business partner skill set.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with hiring managers, HR Managers, and Talent Acquisition on coordinating recruiting efforts for respective client groups, including validating proper approvals, status of open requisitions and new hire pre-start activities and communications
• Ensures a positive employee experience by serving as lead in partnering with Hiring Managers to deliver pre-start activities (ordering equipment, completing Induction plans), orientation, facilitating 30-60-90-day check-ins and supporting identified engagement initiatives as aligned to by the Corporate HR team
• Owns HRIS transactions in Dayforce, in support of Director, Corporate HR
• Understands and utilizes HRIS system to assist with reporting on various workforce data and trends, while managing periodic data integrity reviews and required updates related to Career Framework (Plant Manager tiers, STIP plan alignment, etc.)
• Serves as leave of absence (FMLA, ADA, etc) point of contact, providing status updates to Corporate HR team on employee leave requests and coordinating follow-ups for employees as requested by 3rd party administrator
• Manages the employee off-boarding process, including conducting exit interviews, explaining payroll/benefits implications, facilitating return of company assets and property, and IT changes
• Act as a resource to both managers and team members by offering support and guidance regarding company policies and practices
• Participates and/or leads first-level employee relations investigations activities, in partnership with Director, Corp HR and HR Managers
• Provide project management and administrative support, coordination, and planning efforts for local activities in office, where requested

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business, or related field required
• At least 2 years experience in Human Resources
• Experience and proficiency with HRIS or HCM related systems
• Experience and proficiency in Microsoft suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Manufacturing or related industry experience is preferred

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Accountable – Accepts personal responsibility for actions and performance. Demonstrates sound judgment and owns problems and solutions. Holds others accountable to expectations
• Collaborative – Emotionally intelligent, listens, builds trust, and maintains strong relationships with others
• Communicative - Communicates proactively and effectively in all forms and understands varying viewpoints
• Problem Solving  - Ability to analyze situations and identify solutions
• Results Driven – Makes a positive business impact; Demonstrates self-motivation and executes intended outcomes
• Organizational Skills  - Effectively structures work and efficiently manages time
• Cornerstone Building Brands (CBB) Values and Behaviors & Mindsets – Act consistently with CBB’s Values (Safety, Integrity, & Inclusion) and Behaviors & Mindsets (Customer-Centricity, Interconnectedness, Continuous Improvement)

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. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

*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.