Requisition Number: 59840

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives. Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of life
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

Scope of the Position:

This position will partner with Advanced Optics (AO) Division Engineering to ensure the client group has the right number and type of talent required to execute the division strategy and achieve business success. Individual will work with Division Engineering Director to establish a positive work environment in a growing business which operates as One Corning in support of Corning Values. Assist in achieving budgetary objectives in support of top quartile performance objectives while maintaining appropriate level of HR service delivery. Scale the level of HR service provided to execute the business strategy and ensures successful implementation of global HR business processes.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies and prioritizes current and future talent requirements to achieve operational objectives.
• Partners with Division HR Manager and Division Engineering Director to implement a compelling employee value proposition to attract and retain talent.
• Participate on the division HR team to cultivate a positive and productive work environment across all locations.
• Address talent gaps, ensuring the division has the right people in the right place at the right time.
• Partner with client group and employees to implement individual development plans and proactively grow & develop talent to reach full potential.
• Effectively deploy performance management and rewards processes to drive required levels of employee accountability for desired performance results and ensure retention of top performers.
• Partners with Division HR Manager and Division Engineering Leaders to identify the human capital priorities over the next one - two years and the level of support required from HR to effectively address these priorities.

Key Initiatives:

• Work with Division Engineering Director and staff to develop and deploy Competency Heatmap assessment and diagnostic to inventory current state skill level and compare to future state needs
• Develop workforce development plan in conjunction with division growth in Semiconductor space
• Partner with Government Affairs and division cross functional team to identify, establish, and operate strategic partnership with various schools identified as part of CHIPS act to recruit/develop the next generation of Engineering Talent.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, focus on Human Resources Management or Industrial/Labor relations preferred.
• Master’s degree and HR certification, a plus.
• Prior HR generalist experience as lead Plant HRM or for large global engineering group

Required Skills

• Developing Others
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Business Acumen
• Organizational Agility
• Problem Solving
• HR Technical Expertise
• Project Management
• Communicate and Engage

Desired Skills

• Executive communication
• Workforce Development Initiatives

Location and Travel Requirement:

• Corning, NY or Fairport, NY work location
• Travel up to 25% to Corning, NY Headquarters, Fairport, NY, Canton, NY, Keene, NH, Phoenix, Arizona sites.
• International travel to France, Germany, Asia (Taiwan / China) may be required once per year

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Nearest Major Market: Corning