HR Generalist, Corporate

Cornerstone Building Brands•Cary, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate HR Generalist is a member of the Corporate HR Team, providing dedicated support to corporate functions and partnering with the Learning & Development Team. Based at Cornerstone Building Brands’ Cary, North Carolina headquarters, the role partners with teams including Accounting, Finance, Legal, IT, and other enterprise shared services groups to advance people and organizational strategies. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Corporate HR, the position manages core employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding and offboarding, and serves as a resource for HR systems and processes. It also supports Corporate HR initiatives and Learning & Development programs through coordination, reporting, communications, and execution. The role provides onsite, day-to-day HR support to HR and business leaders, helping deliver a consistent, high-quality employee experience. The position is suited to someone with experience in a fast-paced environment and strong organizational, communication, and critical-thinking skills, and offers an opportunity to improve Corporate HR operational efficiency while building business partnership capability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field.
Experience working with HRIS/HCM systems is required; Dayforce is an example.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Act consistently with Cornerstone Building Brands’ values of Safety, Integrity, and Inclusion and its behaviors and mindsets of Customer-Centricity, Interconnectedness, and Continuous Improvement.
Accountability, sound judgment, and ownership of problems and solutions.
Collaborative approach, emotional intelligence, listening skills, ability to build trust, and strong relationship skills.
Effective communication and ability to understand varying viewpoints.
Ability to identify systematic process improvements and drive efficiency.
Problem-solving and analytical skills.
Results-driven approach, self-motivation, and ability to execute intended outcomes.
Organizational skills and effective time management.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of Human Resources experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate recruiting activities with Hiring Managers, HR Managers, and Talent Acquisition, including requisition management, approvals, and pre-start communications.
Lead new-hire onboarding, coordinating with Hiring Managers and cross-functional partners such as IT to support a seamless first day.
Facilitate orientation, induction planning, and 30-, 60-, and 90-day check-ins.
Coordinate onboarding, engagement initiatives, and ongoing employee touchpoints aligned with Corporate HR priorities.
Lead Cary office engagement efforts, including supporting Town Hall events and employee communications.
Partner with multifunctional teams and stakeholders to improve the Cary office environment.
Own HRIS (Dayforce) transactions and data management for Corporate populations.
Maintain accurate employee records and data integrity through audits and updates, including job architecture and compensation structures.
Generate and analyze HR reports, including training compliance, certification progress, and workforce data.
Manage offboarding, including exit interviews, benefits and payroll communication, asset return, and system access coordination; analyze trends and provide retention insights.
Serve as the point of contact for leave-of-absence administration, including FMLA and ADA matters, coordinating with third-party administrators and updating Corporate HR and leadership.
Support first-level employee relations matters and investigations in partnership with HR and Employee Relations teams.
Guide managers and employees on HR policies, practices, and processes to promote consistency and compliance.
Coordinate and provide project management support for Corporate HR initiatives and local office activities.
Partner with the Learning & Development Team to plan, coordinate, communicate, and execute enterprise learning programs and initiatives.
Track training participation and compliance, program logistics, and follow-up actions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one for full-time team members.
Paid time off (PTO).
Paid holidays.
Flexible spending account (FSA).
Life insurance.
Long-term disability (LTD) insurance.
Short-term disability (STD) insurance.
401(k).
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Discount programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Training and professional development.