HR Business Partner

Requisition Number : 71644 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. Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry‑leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical‑based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical‑based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use. Role Purpose Supports Plant HR Manager to ensure that his / her plant has the right number and type of talent to execute plant strategy and achieve desired business results; Ensures plant establishes and maintains a positive work environment and operates as “One Corning” in support of Corning’s values; Assists in achieving or beating budgetary objectives in support of top quartile performance objectives while maintaining appropriate levels of HR service delivery; Assists in successful implementation of global HR business processes within the plant; Ensures plant compliance with HR‑related legal and regulatory guidelines Key Responsibilities Effectively deploys hiring process for hourly workers and temporary employees Educates plant leadership on union contracts and local and state employment law to ensure compliance with contracts and applicable personnel management laws Manages and mitigates employee grievances by ensuring supervisors and leadership are creating an open forum for discussion and resolution of plant issues Coaches and counsels plant management in development and demonstration of leadership and management practices required to establish and maintain a positive work environment Resolves employee relations issues in a fair and consistent manner that protects the needs of the plant to operate in an effective and efficient manner Educates plant employees on shared service and third party vendor capabilities to increase use and benefits of these services Takes ownership for specific HR initiatives that support the effective operations of the organization by developing and / or delivering HR programs (e.g., attendance tracking, training, communications) Tracks and documents employment issues and requests (e.g., FMLA,workers compensation) as required for procedural and legislative purposes Identifies employee value proposition issues affecting turnover and works with Plant HR Manager to identify actions for improvement Establishes and maintains a presence on the plant floor to keep a read on the pulse of the organization Implements appropriate risk management policies and procedures to ensure plant compliance with safety requirements and local, state, and federal employment laws Experiences / Education - Required Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development or Labor Relations or equivalent qualification / experience Experiences / Education - Desired At least 1-3 years of HR experience (generalist / specialist) or equivalent Master’s degree in related area and / or HR certifications Successful track record of performance in Plant HR Specialist or Center Of Excellence (COE) role First line supervision experience Applied Six Sigma Lean or Kaizen experienceSuccessful track record in the deployment of global HR business processes or programs Knowledge of employment laws and policies Advanced English 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 and in addition to full Mexico statutory benefits, we offer food coupons that ease daily costs, and a structured savings fund to support your long‑term financial goals. Salaried employees are eligible for comprehensive medical and dental coverage. Additionally, all employees are covered by company‑sponsored life insurance, total permanent disability protection, paid time off, and have access to our Employee Assistance Program 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr