Human Resources Intern

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 YOULL 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 YOULL 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 YOULL GET

• Competitive pay
• Inclusive collaborative environment
• Bragging rights youll 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. If youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement please contact Human Resources at or 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 or 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.

Notice of Recruitment Fraud

We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brands name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for some cases job-seekers are being contacted directly both by phone and 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern