HR Specialist, Winston-Salem

Date: Aug 29, 2024

Location: Winston-Salem, NC, US, 31520

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 64677

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.

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.

Scope of the Position

Encompasses human resource functions such as employment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, equal employment opportunity, organizational development, affirmative action, and health and safety services programs, as well as the company's labor relations policy, including the negotiations, interpretations, and administration of collective bargaining agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• May be involved in labor-management relations, formulates and administers the company's labor relations policy, including the negotiation, interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements.

• Responsible for administering grievance procedures.

• May be responsible for developing union-avoidance programs at nonunion facilities.

• May be involved in planning, implementation, administration of most or all of the following human resource functions: employment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, equal employment opportunity, organizational development, affirmative action, and health and safety services programs.

• Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices and standards.

• Full knowledge of industry practices.

• Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems.

• May refer to established precedents and policies.

• Work is performed under general direction.

• Participates in determining objectives of assignment.

• Plans own activities in accomplishing objectives.

• Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.

• Influences the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization.

• Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve objectives would normally have a serious effect upon the administration of the organization.

• Represents organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects.

• Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, focus on Human Resources Management or Industrial/Labor relations preferred. Master’s degree and HR certification, a plus.

• At least 1-3 years of HR experience (generalist/specialist) or equivalent

• Successful track record of performance in Plant HR Specialist or Center Of Excellence (COE) role

• Able to relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; finds topics and common interests that he/she can use to build rapport with others

• Basic Project Management Skills & Practices

• Understands how the business fits into the broader market place; identifies opportunities for business growth; monitors market trends and revenue opportunities

• Understands how work gets done in organizations; builds networks that allow him/her to efficiently drive projects through the organizational structure; maximizes productivity while staying within constraints of formal organizational policies and rules

• Knowledge of employment laws and policies

• Basic proficiency in verbal & written English language skills

Travel Requirement (None, Negligible, or Up to xx%)

• Up to 10%

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Demonstrates ambition and desire to move forward in his/her career; engages others in discussions about career development; seeks feedback on ways to increase his/her performance; takes advantage of opportunities to build new skills and capabilities

• Applied Six Sigma Lean or Kaizen experience

• First line supervision experience

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.

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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: Brunswick