HR Manager, Media and Serum Manufacturing

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Date: Feb 5, 2026

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 73207

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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.

As the multi-site plant HR Manager, you cultivate and maintain a positive work environment and operate as “One Corning” in support of Corning’s Values while providing optimal level of HR service and delivery in support of business goals and objectives. You will partner closely with plant, division, and corporate leadership on key initiatives while ensuring compliance to legal and regulatory guidelines.

Key stakeholders include 4 plant leaders and HR function leaders.

• Oversee performance evaluations and provide guidance to managers on employee development
• Address performance issues and implement corrective actions when necessary
• Recognize and reward employees for their contributions
• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations
• Maintain accurate and updated employee records
• Prepare required reports related to labor relations, compliance, and workforce metrics
• Work closely with plant leadership to align HR activities with business objectives
• Monitor and analyze HR trends to recommend improvements to policies and processes
• Partner with Division HR and plant leadership to identify and implement a compelling employee value proposition that enables recruitment and retention of needed talent
• Collaborate closely with Division HR to understand and implement HR programs that drive standardization across the division while ensuring plant business needs are met
• Function as the voice of the plant customer to HR to ensure that the type and level of services provided fully support achievement of plant business objectives
• Educate plant management in development and implementation of required programs and processes to drive a positive work environment through plant management and supervisors

• BS Degree in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development or Labor Relations or equivalent qualification/certification/experience
• >5 years progressive experience in the HR function required
• Manufacturing and union/labor relations experience preferred
• Background in HR Management, conflict resolution, training and development, investigation skills
• Able to operate independently and drive all aspects of the HR role for the plant
• Advanced data analysis and computer skills
• HR service orientation with a strong ability and passion for balancing the needs of the company, business, and our employees
• Expert level communication skills
• Able to develop and deploy HR initiatives
• Successful track record in the deployment of global processes or programs
• Experience leading training in leadership, quality, safety, and/or security programs or projects
• Work experience in designing and implementing effective organization structures and work processes that improve the plant ability to achieve desired…