HR Specialist, Rotational Leadership Development Program **Date:** Sep 17, 2024 **Location:** Corning, NY, US, 14831 **Company:** Corning Requisition Number: 64822 Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share. We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives. Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 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, and automotive 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 **Overview of HR Leadership Development Program** Early-in-career Track: The purpose of the HRLDP is to provide early-in-career professionals with a foundational competency base in various facets of HR. Corning's Human Resources Leadership Development Program (HRLDP) is a special initiative focused on developing the company's future HR leaders. Unlike typical HR rotational programs, the HRLDP is crafted to mold you into a leader by providing a broad perspective of Corning's global business segments through various roles and tasks. The journey intertwines your individual career aspirations with the business objectives of Corning. This design allows you to venture into different areas of HR early in your career with Corning, enabling you to establish a wide network and gain extensive organizational knowledge. To ensure comprehensive development, the program offers a range of enriching experiences. These include initial onboarding workshops, sessions with mentors and coaches, training in leadership and functional skills, and the chance to interact and learn from business leaders throughout the company. The HR Leadership Development Program is a three year program consisting of three rotational assignments within Corning HR’s Center of Excellence (COE) groups and Business Unit HR generalist assignments. The COE assignment(s) could be in Talent Management (i.e. Staffing, Talent Planning), Compensation & Benefits, Employee Relations and/or Operations & Analytics. The BUHR assignment(s) will be in a generalist role supporting a Business, Plant, and/or Corporate Function to provide strategic and operational support to the HR leader. **Key Responsibilities** Business Unit HR (BUHR) Specialist + Effectively deploying hiring processes + Educating plant leadership on union contracts and local and state employment law to ensure compliance with contracts and applicable personnel management laws + Managing and mitigating employee grievances by ensuring supervisors and leadership are creating an open forum for discussion and resolution of plant issues + Coaching and counseling Business/Plant management in development and demonstration of leadership and management practices required to establish and maintain a positive work environment + Resolving employee relations issues in a fair and consistent manner that protects the needs of the Business/Plant to operate in an effective and efficient manner + Taking 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) + Tracking and documenting employment issues and requests (e.g., FMLA, workers compensation) as required for procedural and legislative purposes + Implementing appropriate risk management policies and procedures to ensure Business/Plant compliance with safety requirements and local, state, and federal employment laws COE Specialist + Implementing COE programs / processes / policies in compliance with current legal and regulatory policies and assesses them to determine the extent to which they support Corning Values and positive work environment + Researching external market practices to identify opportunities for continuous improvement to better meet corporate, business, function, and employee needs + Gathering and analyzing data on the performance and impact of COE programs / processes / policies, highlighting areas of concern or improvement, and creating reports and presentations as requested to ensure achievement of targeted results + Recommending areas for standardization of COE programs / processes / policies, as appropriate, to reduce complexity of administration and associated costs + Collaborating with BUHR partners and other COEs to leverage their expertise to expedite integration of business-relevant COE programs / processes / policies / systems + Interacting with vendors per service level agreement, as needed, to maximize delivery of outsourced services **Competencies Needed** + Persuasion and influence + Organizational agility + HR Service orientation + Technological savviness + Consultative problem solving + Project management + Risk management + Collaboration and networking + Employee experience management **Experiences/Education** + Work experience in manufacturing or other front-line setting (HR or non-HR) + Skill in collecting, analyzing and using of data to improve a process/product + Experience in deployment of HR business processes or programs + Knowledge of employment laws and policies + Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or Organization Development or equivalent + Master’s degree in related area and/or HR certifications – a plus **This position does not support immigration sponsorship.** The range for this position is $66,534.00 - $91,485.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO. ​ **Corning Puts YOU First!** We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning. + Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to ourand celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions. + Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs. + Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career. + Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities. + Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals. 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. **Nearest Major Market:** Corning