Plant HR Specialist

Plant HR Specialist

** Date:
** Jan 20, 2026

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* Location:

** Durham, NC, US, 27712

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 72879

** 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.

** Role Purpose*
* 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.  Degree in Human Resources Management, Business,  or Industrial/Labor relations preferred.

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

** Skills/

Experience:

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* + 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…