HR Representative, Sales
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions with a portfolio that includes fiber cement fiber gypsum composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie TimberTech AZEK Exteriors Versatex fermacell and StruXure.
With over 8000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago we boast 31 operating sites 6 recycling facilities and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce were united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All through sustainable innovation a Zero Harm culture and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.
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An employee shuttle to and from Ogilvy Transportation Millennium Park and Union Station is provided for Chicago area employees.
Summary
The HR Representative partners with the Sales HR team to support the Commercial organization across the U.S. and Canada. This will include the facilitation and implementation of key HR strategies and client specific initiatives to recruit retain and develop the workforce located throughout the addition HR Representative will help develop and implement process improvements in the HR departments service and support to teams assist with day-to-day operations and perform various administrative duties. The incumbent will showcase his/her communication employee relations expertise and organizational skills to ensure our internal clients are provided assistance support and customer service in line with the Business strategies and Companys missions and values.
What Youll Do:
Support Talent & Development Initiatives (25%)
- Partner with Sales HR to execute talent and development initiatives across the sales organization.
- Coordinate and support training programs leadership development efforts and onboarding for new hires.
- Partner with HR and the business on New Hire Orientation and ensure a strong onboarding experience for field-based employees.
- Track development progress and assist with succession planning and high-potential programs.
Drive Employee Engagement & Retention (25%)
- Support implementation of engagement strategies tailored to a remote travel-heavy sales workforce.
- Assist in employee surveys recognition programs and follow-up action planning.
- Conduct listening sessions or focus groups to gather feedback and identify trends.
- Partner with leaders to address engagement challenges and improve team effectiveness.
HR Operations & Employee Support (25%)
- Serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries providing timely and accurate HR support.
- Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Support reporting and data tracking related to turnover performance and engagement.
- Assist with HR processes including onboarding offboarding and internal movement.
Manager Support & HR Program Execution (25%)
- Partner with frontline sales leaders to reinforce HR programs policies and processes.
- Provide guidance on performance management employee relations and day-to-day HR matters.
- Support execution of key HR cycles (performance reviews goal setting compensation processes).
- Help identify trends and escalate risks or opportunities to the Sales HR leadership partnering with them on solutions as appropriate.
What Youll Bring:
- 2 years of HR generalist or related experience with exposure to organizational development and training employee assistance benefits administration employee recognition and retention programs.
- Foundational knowledge of HR practices including employee relations performance management and employment law
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to build relationships and work effectively with remote teams and frontline managers
- Strong communication skills with a customer-service mindset
- High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business or related field
What Youll Receive:
As of the date of this posting a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $70000 to $80000. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience skills geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
At James Hardie we recognize that our success depends on our people. Weve worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.
- Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility
- Insurance: day-one health coverage medical dental vision life insurance
- Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays
- Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match
- Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
- Work-Life Balance: parental leave wellness programs
- Purpose. Impact. Community:Sustainability Initiatives James Hardie
James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity/expression genetic information veterans status marital status pregnancy disability or any other basis protected by law.
James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits including but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act in accordance with its plans and policies.
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties responsibilities and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
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