Plant HR Specialist

Requisition Number: 72879

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

Encompasses human resource functions such as employment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, equal employment opportunity, organizational development, affirmative action, and health and safety services programs, as well as the company's labor relations policy, including the negotiations, interpretations, and administration of collective bargaining agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• May be involved in labor-management relations, formulates and administers the company's labor relations policy, including the negotiation, interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements.
• Responsible for administering grievance procedures.
• May be responsible for developing union-avoidance programs at nonunion facilities.
• May be involved in planning, implementation, administration of most or all of the following human resource functions: employment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, equal employment opportunity, organizational development, affirmative action, and health and safety services programs.
• Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices and standards.
• Full knowledge of industry practices.
• Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems.
• May refer to established precedents and policies.
• Work is performed under general direction.
• Participates in determining objectives of assignment.
• Plans own activities in accomplishing objectives.
• Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
• Influences the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization.
• Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve objectives would normally have a serious effect upon the administration of the organization.
• Represents organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects.
• Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree. Degree in Human Resources Management, Business, or Industrial/Labor relations preferred.
• At least 1-3 years of HR experience (generalist/specialist) or equivalent

Skills/Experience:

• Successful track record of performance in Plant HR Specialist or Center Of Excellence (COE) role
• Able to relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; finds topics and common interests that he/she can use to build rapport with others
• Basic Project Management Skills & Practices
• Understands how the business fits into the broader market place; identifies opportunities for business growth; monitors market trends and revenue opportunities
• Understands how work gets done in organizations; builds networks that allow him/her to efficiently drive projects through the organizational structure; maximizes productivity while staying within constraints of formal organizational policies and rules
• Knowledge of employment laws and policies
• Basic proficiency in verbal & written English language skills

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] .