Head of management hr

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®.

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, we’re 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.

The Human Resource Manager plays a critical role in shaping and executing the people strategy in alignment with business objectives. This role is designed for an HR leader who can operate strategically while ensuring operational rigor, partnering closely with business leaders to drive performance, strengthening leadership capability, and fostering a high-engagement culture. The successful candidate will be viewed as a business and functional leader for the manufacturing site.

This position goes beyond traditional HR administration. It is accountable for anticipating workforce needs, identifying organizational risks and opportunities, and delivering integrated people solutions that enable operational continuous improvement and sustainable growth. The HR Manager acts as a trusted advisor to leaders, a coach to managers, and an advocate for employees, while ensuring compliance, consistency, and fairness across business and HR practices.

Strategic Business Partnership

Provide data-driven insights using workforce and people metrics (safety, turnover, engagement, performance, absenteeism) to influence decision-making.

Support Lean management principles and standard work to support continuous improvement in the business and function.

Lead workforce planning efforts to ensure the organization has the right talent, skills, and structure to meet current and future needs.

Partner with leaders to identify critical roles and develop robust succession plans and internal pipelines.

Partner with Learning & Development to identify leadership and capability gaps and drive targeted development solutions.

Leadership, Culture & Employee Engagement

Coach and influence leaders to strengthen people management capability, accountability, and inclusive leadership behaviors.

Develop and promote strategies to improve employee engagement.

Organizational Effectiveness & Change Management

Lead and support organizational design, restructuring, and transformation initiatives.

Partner with leaders to manage transitions related to growth, integration, technology, or process changes.

Employee Relations, Compliance & Risk Management

Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including performance issues, investigations, policy interpretation, and corrective action.

Identify and proactively mitigate people-related risks.

Ensure compliance with employment laws, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.

HR Operations & Process Excellence

Ensure effective execution of core HR processes, including performance reviews, compensation cycles, engagement surveys, onboarding, and exits.

Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver seamless and integrated people solutions.

Monitor HR process effectiveness and identify opportunities for simplification, standardization, automation and continuous improvement.

Ensure accurate documentation, data integrity, and timely reporting.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.

8-12+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience in an HR leadership role.

Strong business acumen with experience aligning people strategies to operational and financial outcomes.

Deep knowledge of employee relations, employment law, and HR best practices.

Strategic thinking and business partnership

Coaching, influencing, and communication excellence

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.

Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility

Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays

Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match

Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)

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, veteran's 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.