HR Generalist

Requisition Number: 77354   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.   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.   Position Summary:   The Human Resources Generalist   provides front-line HR support for manufacturing operations. This role partners with employees, supervisors, managers, and plant leadership to support employee relations, staffing, onboarding, compliance, workforce administration, employee engagement, and HR reporting. As an entry-level salaried role, the position is designed to build broad HR capability while providing responsive, visible support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   Employee Relations and Workforce Support

Serve as an approachable HR resource for hourly and salaried employees regarding company policies, procedures, benefits, payroll-related questions, and workplace concerns. Conduct initial fact-finding for routine employee relations issues and escalate complex or sensitive matters to the appropriate HR leader. Support investigations involving attendance, conduct, policy compliance, workplace concerns, and employee complaints. Partner with supervisors to address performance concerns, corrective action documentation, and consistent application of expectations. Promote a positive work environment through employee engagement, recognition, communications, and morale initiatives. Support employee engagement committees, plant events, communication campaigns, and continuous improvement initiatives. Participate in HR projects, process improvements, standard work development, and implementation of enterprise or site-level HR programs.

Manufacturing Workforce Administration

Support hourly workforce administration, including transfers, promotions, shift changes, job changes, organizational updates, and employee status changes. Partner with supervisors and operations leaders to maintain accurate staffing records, shift assignments, and department rosters. Assist with attendance administration, absence tracking, trend identification, and follow-up documentation. Support return-to-work activities related to leave, workplace restrictions, accommodations, or modified duty in partnership with HR leadership and other required stakeholders. Provide visible HR coverage for employees working across multiple shifts and departments. Support job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communications, selection documentation, and pre-employment processes. Participate in job fairs, community outreach, school partnerships, and recruiting events as needed. Support a