Human Resources Manager - OCS Manufacturing

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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

The Human Resources Manager – OCS Manufacturing is the strategic HR partner to the VP of OCS Manufacturing and leadership team. This role translates manufacturing business strategy into people, organization, and talent plans that enable growth and operational excellence across a global footprint. Operating as a senior HR generalist with no direct reports, the role leads through influence, enabling execution through regional HR Managers and cross‑functional partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR advisor to the VP of OCS Manufacturing, providing counsel on organizational effectiveness, leadership, change management, and workforce strategy.
• Translate OCS Manufacturing strategy and growth plans into integrated HR and talent priorities.
• Anticipate people and capability risks and proactively develop mitigation plans.
• Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development for OCS Manufacturing in partnership with regional HR Managers (APAC, Mexico, EMEA).
• Ensure attraction, retention, and development of critical manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain capabilities.
• Support leadership effectiveness through coaching, development, and organizational design initiatives.
• Enable consistent, effective execution of core HR processes (performance management, engagement, employee relations, compensation) across regions.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise HR policies while addressing local regulatory and cultural requirements.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex organizational or employee issues.

• Lead through influence across regional HR teams and global HR partners including Engineering, Quality, External Manufacturing, and Global Supply Chain.
• Align regional and functional HR efforts to deliver a cohesive OCS Manufacturing people strategy.
• Act as the connector between OCS Manufacturing and enterprise HR Centers of Excellence.

Experiences/Education - Required

Qualifications & Experience (Summary)

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR Business Partner or HR Director roles
• Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, or supply chain environments
• Proven success in global matrixed organizations
• Strong business acumen, influencing, and change leadership capabilities

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Organizational design and change leadership
• Talent and workforce planning expertise
• Ability to balance strategic and hands‑on execution
• Cultural intelligence and global mindset

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $146,264.00 - $201,113.00 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.

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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] .