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Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at http://cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.

SCOPE OF ROLE

The Human Resources Business Partner – Sales provides strategic and hands-on HR support to sales leaders and teams across the U.S. and Canada. Reporting to the HR Director, this role partners closely with leadership to strengthen organizational capability, drive performance, and enhance employee experience within a fast-paced sales environment. The HRBP builds strong relationships, supports change initiatives, and delivers practical people solutions that help the sales organization achieve its goals.

KEY OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Partnering

• Support the implementation of human capital initiatives aligned with business priorities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by providing day‑to‑day coaching and guidance on HR matters.
• Execute core HR processes for assigned client groups, ensuring timely and effective support for managers and employees.
• Advise managers on company policies, practices, and procedures and provide guidance on appropriate applications.

Talent Management

• Partner with hiring managers to support talent acquisition activities, including defining role requirements and participating in the selection process.
• Help identify talent and capability needs and support solutions to strengthen the talent pipeline.
• Coordinate and support core talent management processes such as talent reviews and succession planning.
• Support performance management processes by guiding leaders on goal setting, feedback, and development planning.
• Provide resources and support for employee development, including onboarding, development plans, and career development tools.

Compensation

• Support compensation activities including merit adjustments, promotions, salary offers, and short-term incentive processes in alignment with company practices.
• Provide guidance to managers on compensation policies and ensure recommendations align with established total rewards guidelines.
• Play a key role in supporting annual Sales compensation cycles, including coordinating plan updates, preparing leaders for plan rollouts, and ensuring accurate communication and administration of incentive plan components.
• Partner with Sales leadership, Sales Operations, and Finance to validate eligibility and payout data and help managers interpret incentive results in alignment with performance and plan design.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Build relationships within assigned locations by maintaining regular presence and understanding team dynamics.
• Support employee relations matters to ensure practices are fair, consistent, and compliant with applicable laws and policies.
• Assist in implementing strategies that support employee engagement and positive employee relations.
• Ensure policies are communicated and applied appropriately within client groups.
• Conduct or support workplace investigations following company guidelines.

Culture

• Support initiatives that reinforce the organization's desired culture and values.
• Help analyze engagement feedback and assist in developing action plans to improve team culture.
• Partner with managers to address team issues and support leadership behaviors that promote performance and engagement.

Other

• Collaborate with HR colleagues to share best practices and ensure consistent HR service delivery.
• Track and report HR metrics to provide insights and support decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within HR programs and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIEREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of HR experience, with a focus on supporting customer-facing functions.
• Experience working with sales leaders or supporting commercial teams is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment laws.
• Proven experience in employee relations, performance management, and talent acquisition.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel approximately 30%.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• 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).
• Accountable – Accepts personal responsibility for actions and performance. Demonstrates sound judgment and owns problems and solutions. Holds others accountable to expectations.
• Analytical & Data-minded – Uses facts, data, and empirical information to draw accurate conclusions. Able to track, analyze, and report data.
• Change & Culture Champion – Able to impact the culture. Navigates and leads change through planning, effective communication, and influencing others in the adoption of change.
• Collaborative – Emotionally intelligent, listens, builds trust, and maintains strong relationships with others. Communicates effectively and understands varying viewpoints. Able to influence others and leverage relationships.
• Critical Thinker – Intellectually curious and able to navigate complex and ambiguous information and draw sound conclusions. Effective at solving problems and creating solutions.

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.

The US average base salary for this role is $105,000 + 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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.

Notice of Recruitment Fraud

We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.