


Diverse employees at James Hardie have rated Team, Manager, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Women at James Hardie have rated Happiness, Environment, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
James Hardie employees are -12% more likely to recommend James Hardie as a great place to work
| 35% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 18% | Passives |
| 47% | Detractors |
Working at James Hardie is rated below average by 127 employees, across various culture dimensions. James Hardie employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Environment and Office Culture have the most room for improvement, putting James Hardie’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in Columbus, IN. See below in detail how working at James Hardie was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at James Hardie is rated D+
Last updated months ago
James Hardie ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 79 James Hardie employee reviews, 59% were positive. The remaining 41% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping James Hardie improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 59% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 41% |
What did you like most about the interview process?It was personable and comfortable
What makes you most happy at work?The people are the best!
What are some of the best things about your team?Collaborative, Open, Honest and a genuine care for each other
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Manority are unhappy so it makes it harder to be happy
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Change starts at the top
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Sadly the turnover continues and it is hard for tenured employees to remain relevant no matter how educated and knowledgeable they are. New leaders bring in their previous employees or peers and remove the tenured employees who could actually be leveraged to make a true impact that is sustainable.
James Hardie Industries plc is a manufacturer of fiber cement products and systems for internal and external building construction
To aggressively pursue organic growth through a differentiated position in the building products industry.
| Headquarter | Second Floor, Europe House Harcourt Centre, Harcourt Street Dublin, IN United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.jameshardie.com |
| Founding Date | 2001 |
| Tel | 353 1 411 6924 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | JHX |
James Hardie competitors include Owens Corning and CertainTeed Corporation. James Hardie ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how James Hardie compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

127 employees at James Hardie have reviewed James Hardie across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 127 James Hardie employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at James Hardie are generally satisfied with their total compensation at James Hardie, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at James Hardie are not very pleased with their team. 127 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at James Hardie are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at James Hardie believe the environment at James Hardie is split between positive and negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at James Hardie is extremely fast. About 25% of the employees at James Hardie work 8 hours or less, while 25% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at James Hardie are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Columbus, IN about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Columbus, IN employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of James Hardie's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 James Hardie employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
James Hardie’s CEO Aaron Erter started in this role in 2022. Aaron’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Aaron in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Columbus, IN. Aaron Erter’s employees rank James Hardie in the Top 20% for Perks And Benefits, in the Top 25% for Compensation, and in the Top 50% for Happiness. Erter is generally unpopular with James Hardie employees, but ranks especially low with employees identified with Other ethnicities. However, Caucasian employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to James Hardie’s competitors, Aaron Erter ranks below both CertainTeed Corporation CEO Mark Rayfield and Owens Corning CEO Brian Chambers.
The James Hardie Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Aaron Erter, Executive Vice President - Operations Ryan Kilcullen, and Vice President - Product Management Sami Rahman
Aaron Erter CEO / President
Aaron Erter serves as the CEO / President of James Hardie.
Ryan Kilcullen Executive Vice President - Operations
Ryan Kilcullen serves as the Executive Vice President - Operations of James Hardie Building Products. Ryan started at... read more
Sami Rahman Vice President - Product Management
Sami Rahman serves as the Vice President - Product Management of James Hardie Building Products. Sami started at James... read more
John Balass VP Business Development
John Balass serves as the VP Business Development of James Hardie Building Products. John started at James Hardie... read more
Zean Nielsen Executive Vice President Of Sales
Zean Nielsen serves as the Executive Vice President Of Sales of James Hardie Building Products. Zean started at James... read more
Matthew Marsh Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Matthew Marsh serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of James Hardie Building Products.... read more
Andrew Flynn Vice President Finance International and Emerging Business
Andrew Flynn serves as the Vice President Finance International and Emerging Business of James Hardie Building Products.... read more
Richard Cusek Vice President Finance
Richard Cusek serves as the Vice President Finance of James Hardie.
Rob Cox Managing Director and General Counsel
Rob Cox serves as the Managing Director and General Counsel of James Hardie.
How much do people at James Hardie get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at James Hardie is $123,156, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $124,797, or $59 per hour.
At James Hardie, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $221,650 annually and the lowest is a SEO Specialist at $42,000 annually. Average James Hardie salaries by department include: IT at $107,660, Operations at $98,380, Admin at $59,778, and Customer Support at $64,365. Half of James Hardie salaries are above $124,797.
45 employees at James Hardie rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 137 ratings) while 44 employees at James Hardie rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 46 ratings).
Salaries contributed from James Hardie employees include job titles like SEO Specialist and Sales Rep. Comparably data has a total of 8 salary records from James Hardie employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $62k | $62k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $97k | $97k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $124k | $124k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $173k | $173k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $222k | $222k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $253k | $253k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $274k | $274k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at James Hardie score the company 59/100 across various culture categories, placing James Hardie in the Bottom 30% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at James Hardie across various culture dimensions.
James Hardie's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. James Hardie's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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In 2019, James Hardie applied for 12 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 83% were approved.
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What is James Hardie address?
James Hardie location is at Second Floor, Europe House Harcourt Centre, Harcourt Street
Who is the CEO of James Hardie?
James Hardie CEO is Aaron Erter, their score by employees is 59
What is James Hardie eNPS?
The eNPS for James Hardie is -12
What is James Hardie revenue?
James Hardie revenue is $2B
What is the salary for Sales Rep in James Hardie?
Sales Rep average salary in the US is 78k