• Job Description

  Req#: 69216

  James Hardie Building Products Inc. is the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions. Hardie® products offer long lasting beauty and endless design possibilities with trusted protection and low maintenance. The company pioneered modern fiber cement building products and continues to invest in innovation to transform the industry. James Hardie is a high-performance organization, with an unwavering commitment to Zero Harm. The company proudly employs a diverse workforce of over 3,000 employees across operations in North America.

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  Internship Overview

  James Hardie is seeking inquisitive, energized, collaborative, and adaptable students for our 2024 intern program.

  Over the course of our 10-12-week internship experience you will have the opportunity to:

  • Work directly with a mentor in your field of study while finding solutions to dynamic and challenging problems
  • Experience our products up close by touring our state-of-the-art manufacturing and / or research facilities
  • Interact directly with our company leaders to discuss strategy and the future of James Hardie
  • Build a lasting professional network through social events and engaging activities
  • Gain the skills and knowledge to become a future leader in the building materials industry

  Position Details:

  As a member of our HR Team dedicated to a winning culture, you will support project work including but not limited to:

  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging including support of…
    • Relaunch and reintroduction of our Employee Resource Groups
    • Establishing a global DEIB ecosystem for ongoing awareness and progress
  • Employee Engagement
    • Leveraging data driven insights from our annual survey to recommend initiatives
    • Research innovative employee incentives, opportunities, and events
  • Employee Value Proposition
    • Recommend initiatives to influence our road map based on best-in-class employer brands

  Available Locations: Chicago

  Hourly rate: $22/ Hour

  Work location: Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week)

  Shift: First shift, Monday through Friday

  Relocation stipend available: No

  Basic Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor program from an accredited college / university with an expected graduation date between May 2025 – December 2026 (Rising Junior or Rising Senior status)
  • Ability to work full time for 10-12 weeks during summer 2024
  • Authorized to work in the US.
  • Strong academic performance including a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from the work location

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Program majors: Human Resources, Business Administration, Communication, Marketing, Global Business, open to skill-based experience
  • Previous internships / co-ops or work experience and / or involvement with student or civic organizations

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  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.

• About the company

  James Hardie Industries plc is a global building materials company and the largest global manufacturer of fibre cement products.

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