HR Specialist & Data Analytics, Newton

HR Specialist & Data Analytics, Newton

** Date:
** Sep 28, 2026

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* Location:

** Newton, NC, US, 28658

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 78431

** 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. 

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, automotive, and solar 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 light

+ Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences

+ Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

+ Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

** Role Purpose*
* The Human Resources Specialist & Data Analytics plays a dual role in promoting a fair, compliant, and engaged workplace while leveraging HR data to drive insight-based decision-making. This role is responsible for supporting policy adherence, and conducting investigations, while also managing HR metrics, analyzing trends, and preparing reports and visual presentations for leadership.

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Manage employee data within the HRIS, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout employee lifecycle events, including new hires, terminations, job changes, and pay adjustments.

+ Collect, analyze, and interpret HR metrics, including turnover trends, absenteeism, and exit interview data.

+ Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to monitor key HR indicators, including employee engagement, compliance trends, absenteeism, and attrition.

+ Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor to supervisors and employees on workplace conflict, performance concerns, disciplinary actions, and policy compliance.

+ Present findings through visual storytelling-including charts, graphs, and executive summaries-to inform leadership decisions and evaluate the effectiveness of HR initiatives.

+ Partner with the HR team to maintain data accuracy and reporting integrity.

+ Manage time and attendance processes for P&M employees.

+ Conduct fair, thorough, and timely investigations into employee complaints, including allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other workplace concerns; document findings professionally.

+ Collaborate with HR leadership and legal counsel to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

+ Support and deliver leader training on documentation, performance management, employee conduct, and related HR practices.

+ Maintain confidential records related to investigations, coaching, and disciplinary actions.

+ Support quarterly and annual reporting requirements, including compliance audits and diversity metrics.

** Experiences/Education - Required*
* + Bachelor's degree in Human…