Talent Management & Development Intern

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Chicago, IL, US, 60601 Chicago, IL, US, 60601

Hybrid

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®, Timber Tech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and Stru Xure®. With over 8,000 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, 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. For more information, visit  .

As a James Hardie intern, you will gain hands‑on experience in your chosen field while contributing to meaningful projects that drive business results. Our 12‑week paid internship program is designed to provide real‑world industry exposure, strengthen your professional and technical skills, and help prepare you for a successful career. Throughout the program, you will collaborate with experienced professionals, build valuable relationships across the organization, and take on work that makes a measurable impact.

You will also have access to mentoring opportunities and professional development resources to support your growth and career aspirations.

Internship Objective

The objective of this internship is to provide hands‑on experience in enterprise talent and performance management while contributing to the continuous improvement of programs that support employees and managers. The intern will analyze experience data, support annual talent processes, and develop recommendations to improve program efficiency, consistency, adoption, and user experience. In addition, the intern will support the Rise@Hardie internship program through program coordination, evaluations, and feedback collection while serving as an ambassador for the intern cohort.

The internship will culminate in a capstone project that delivers a practical, scalable improvement for the Talent, Culture & Engagement function.

By the end of the internship, the intern will:

• Demonstrate understanding of enterprise talent management and performance management practices.
• Deliver actionable recommendations supported by data and stakeholder feedback.
• Independently manage a defined project workstream.
• Build effective partnerships with HR, Talent, and business stakeholders.
• Present findings and recommendations to Talent, Culture & Engagement leaders.

Performance Management

• Evaluate the employee and manager experience across goal setting, mid‑year reviews, and year‑end reviews.
• Analyze process metrics, completion rates, and feedback trends.
• Identify opportunities to simplify forms, communications, job aids, and workflows.
• Develop recommendations to improve adoption and manager effectiveness.

Talent Management

• Support talent review and succession planning activities through data preparation, reporting, and process documentation.
• Assist with talent scorecards, dashboard development, and talent metrics analysis.
• Review Individual Development Plan (IDP) utilization and identify opportunities to increase participation and quality.
• Research industry best practices in talent assessment, succession planning, high‑potential development, and internal mobility.
• Assist with intern performance evaluations, feedback collection, and program reporting.
• Support behind‑the‑scenes coordination of intern learning experiences, communications, events, and key program milestones.
• Partner with HR and program leaders to identify opportunities to…