HR Specialist

Requisition Number: 79487

**The company built on breakthroughs.  **

**Join us. **

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

Come break through with us.

The global Human Resource (HR) Function provides an integrated talent management system that delivers a workforce that is Corning's competitive differentiator in the global marketplace.

HR provides service offerings that align solutions to business challenges by ensuring the programs are Effective, Efficient, Global, Scaleable, and Repeatable. Corning’s Values are operationalized by the HR Function through the facilitation of Talent Management offerings, as well as programs and processes that aid in making Corning’s Values visible.

Role Purpose

As an HR Generalist for the Canton site, you will support and partner with the HR team and Plant Leadership to align with HR objectives and initiatives to the business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Plant HR Manager in aligning talent with plant strategy and business goals.

• Support labor and employee relations for a unionized workforce.

• Implement HR, ER, and LR strategies while promoting a positive “One Corning” culture.

• Ensure compliance with HR policies, legal requirements, and budget objectives.

• Manage key HR programs, including attendance, training, employee communications, and engagement initiatives.

• Partner with Medical on workers’ compensation, EAP, FMLA, and disability cases.

• Support hourly and salaried hiring, onboarding, staffing, retention, and cross-training efforts.

• Partner with Operations and HR to identify workforce and retention opportunities.

• Improve training materials and processes to strengthen safety, performance, and employee retention.

• Use surveys, employee feedback, and manager input to identify culture and engagement improvements.

• Prepare HR metrics and reports, including headcount, diversity, and recognition data.

• Maintain accurate HRIS, payroll, and employee/position transactions.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Minimum of 3+ years of HR experience (generalist/specialist).

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, Labor Relations or relevant field.

• Successful track record of performance working in Manufacturing environment, and/or:

• Successful track record of performance as HR Specialist, Generalist or other related HR role

• Strong analytical/report creating skills (e.g. the ability to query, run reports, sort data and analyze results)

• Exceptional attention-to-detail and strong critical thinking skills

• Hands-on self-starter, capable of juggling multiple priorities.

• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, allowing for communication across entire organization.

• Demonstrated leadership and coaching skills.

• Ability to foster change and promote and implement improvement.

• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet)

Experiences/Education - Desired

• HR certifications desired, but not required

• Experience working in a unionized environment and familiar with labor relations.

• Successful track record in the deployment of global HR business processes or programs.

• Business and financial insight

• Organizational agility

• Strong knowledge of applicable laws and ability to quickly interpret, apply, and administer policies and procedures

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $67,200.00 - $92,400.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

**A job that shapes a life. **

**Corning offers you the total package. **

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.

• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.

• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.

• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [email protected] .