Human Resources Intern

Human Resources Intern

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.

Job Description

About The Role

This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days/week in Cary, NC for Summer 2026.

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated HR Intern to join our team for a 12-week program during the Summer of 2026. In this role, you will coordinate and support various talent management initiatives, enhance the internship program, and contribute to the overall employee experience. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to gain valuable HR experience, particularly in talent management practices, program coordination, and employee engagement.

What You'll Do

Talent Management Coordination:

• Compile and analyze outputs from talent assessments, ensuring accurate documentation and follow-up actions.
• Capture and maintain records of talent management outcomes to support ongoing talent development efforts.
• Support enablement of our Elevate Leadership Program.

Summer Internship Program Execution:

• Support the planning and execution of the summer internship program, aiming to achieve a program recommendation score of 4.75 or higher (out of 5).
• Coordinate events, workshops, and development sessions tailored to the needs and interests of the current generation of interns.

Intern Volunteering/Give Back Challenge:

• Lead efforts to organize a volunteering or give-back challenge for interns, fostering a sense of community and social responsibility.
• Coordinate with local organizations and ensure the event is impactful and well-received by participants.

Qualifications

What You'll Need

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Passion for talent management and employee development.

Additional Information

What You'll Get

• Competitive pay
• Inclusive, collaborative environment
• Bragging rights – you'll work for the market leader in multiple product categories
• Professional development opportunities
• Intern buddy

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.