Director of Human Resources, Surface Solutions

Cornerstone Building Brands, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, is the largest manufacturer of external building products in North America with over $6billion in annual revenue and an expansive North American footprint that includes almost 20,000 employees, operating in +100 manufacturing facilities, supported by a network of +80 distribution and branch office facilities. We have a broad product offering with a well-regarded brand portfolio including the #1 position in windows, vinyl siding, metal accessories, metal roofing and wall systems, and insulated metal panels. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.

Our Surface Solutions division offers the broadest range of exterior cladding solutions designed to work together to create custom curb appeal.Our portfolio of siding, stone solutions, fence & railing and metal, trim & accent options are manufactured in North America and provide exterior contractors a seamless and integrated solution, delivered by an unbeatable team

Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources and serving as a key member of the Business Unit HR leadership team, this role offers a unique opportunity for a forward-thinking leader to drive impactful change and innovation within a fast-growing, purpose-driven organization. Ideal for a strategic problem-solver with a track record in transformational leadership, this position plays a critical role in shaping the future of the workforce and accelerating business performance.

Responsibilities:

• Champion and align the HR and business strategy to accelerate the achievement of CBB's overarching goals, driving measurable business impact.
• Lead the design and execution of a future-ready talent strategy, collaborating across corporate functions, business units, and operations to attract, grow, and retain top talent.
• Partner cross-functionally to build a high-performing, agile organization by integrating talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, development, compensation, and engagement initiatives.
• Drive enterprise-wide talent insights through data analytics, enabling informed, proactive decision-making around talent attraction, development, and retention.
• Architect and lead organizational design and development efforts to future-proof the operations function and scale for growth.
• Cultivate a high-performance culture by equipping leaders with coaching, tools, and metrics to drive accountability and excellence.
• Leverage people analytics to translate workforce data into actionable insights, ensuring talent strategies are rooted in business priorities.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition COE to proactively build organizational bench strength, ensuring recruitment of top-tier talent aligned with culture and capability needs.
• Act as a strategic advisor on complex employee relations matters-mitigating risk and fostering a culture of fairness, trust, and compliance.
• Operationalize performance management frameworks that fuel continuous feedback, development, and performance improvement.
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws while promoting best practices and organizational integrity.
• Provide expert guidance to leaders and employees on HR policies, total rewards, performance processes, and employee experience strategies.
• Lead and contribute to high-impact HR and cross-functional projects that transform ways of working, enhance employee engagement, and enable business agility.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field (required)
• Master's degree or MBA (preferred)
• 8-12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally within a complex, matrixed, or high-growth organization
• Proven success partnering with senior business leaders to align talent strategy with business objectives
• Demonstrated experience in organizational design, change management, and workforce transformation
• Experience leading or supporting M&A integration, including talent assessment, cultural integration, and organizational alignment
• Deep expertise in performance management, succession planning, leadership development, and employee engagement
• Strong track record of building and scaling HR programs that drive measurable business impact
• Experience in regulated industries or with multi-site, operationally intensive organizations (a plus)

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 welive, 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 herealong with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here.If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action planfor protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. 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 HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. 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.

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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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