Plant HR Consultant, Kennebunk

Plant HR Consultant, Kennebunk

Corning Incorporated

Location:

Kennebunk, ME

Role Purpose

Supports the Plant Operations team and the HR team to drive the human capital strategy and talent agenda to 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 successful implementation of global HR business processes within the plant. Ensures plant compliance with HR-related legal and regulatory guidelines.

Willingness and ability to support a 24/7 operation and work off‑shift hours on an as‑needed basis.

• Effectively deploys hiring process for hourly workers and temporary employees.
• Educates plant leadership on local and state employment law to ensure compliance with applicable personnel management laws.
• 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, compliant, and consistent 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.
• Understands the employee value proposition (EVP) and contributes to a win/win solution for business and team members within the EVP framework.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, with a focus on Human Resources Management or Industrial/Labor Relations preferred.
• Master’s degree and HR certification, a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Microsoft Office suite proficiency, including Excel (pivot tables).

• Successful track record of performance in a Plant HR Specialist or Center of Excellence (COE) role.
• Successful track record in the deployment of global HR business processes or programs.
• Knowledge of employment laws and policies.
• Action oriented, self‑motivated, and capable of influencing without authority.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Salary Range: $79,519.00 - $ (full‑time)

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with key business results.
• 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career, plus matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan.
• Health and well‑being benefits: 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.
• 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.

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Entry level

Temporary

Human Resources

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