HR Consultant, Trivium

Requisition Number: 72490

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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.   

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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 Plant HR Consultant partners with plant leadership and employees to deliver HR solutions that drive operational effectiveness, employee engagement, and compliance. This role serves as a trusted advisor, supporting workforce planning, talent development, employee relations, and change initiatives aligned with plant and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the plant HR manager to ensure that the plant has the right talent to execute the plant’s strategy and achieve desired business results.
• Serve as an HR contact for plant management and employees providing guidance on HR policies, procedures and best practices.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies to ensure the plant attracts and retains top talent.
• Advise on employee relations issues, conduct investigations, and resolve conflicts to foster a positive work environment.
• Implement and monitor compliance with labor laws, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Facilitate training and development programs to upskill plant employees and support career growth.
• Partner with plant leadership on organizational change, workforce planning, and performance management.
• Analyze HR metrics (e.g., turnover, engagement, absenteeism) and recommend targeted actions.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at the plant level.
• Lead or support special HR projects as needed.
  
  

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or plant environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience with HRIS and data-driven decision making.
• 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

• Master’s degree in related area and/or HR certifications desired, but not required
• Applied Six Sigma, Lean or Kaizen experience.
• Ability to communication cross-functionally
• Excellent Communication skills
• Tactfully communicate with all levels of the organization
• Ability to display and support of the Corning Values
  
  

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $79,519.00 - $109,339.00 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.

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. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com .