HR Manager, CET

Requisition Number: 52766

Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in materials science, with a 170-year track record of life-changing inventions. Corning applies its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramic science, and optical physics along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people's lives. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in RD&E, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and deep, trust-based relationships with customers who are global leaders in their industries.

Aiming at deepening the connections between employees and Corning to enable the life-changing innovations, the global Human Resource (HR) Function focuses on culture, talent, global diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), as well as impact to evolve how HR provides strategic, proactive, and timely solutions to create a competitive advantage for Corning. HR will ensure Corning’s culture to attract and consistently develop the best global talent to deliver business needs, new and existing global employees choose a long career at Corning while Corning HR has also established an intuitive DE&I mindset and leverage diverse talent to enable breakthrough innovations.

Purpose of the Position:

• Ensures client group has the right number and type of talent required to execute organization strategy and achieve desired business results
• Ensures client group establishes and maintains a positive work environment and operates as “One Corning” in support of Corning’s Values
• Scales the type and level of HR service provided to client groups in anticipation of the specific needs of the division’s business portfolio and in conjunction with the business strategy
• Ensures the successful implementation of global HR business processes within the client group

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Identifies and prioritizes current and future talent requirements of the client which could affect achievement of client group operational objectives
• Establishes plan and takes actions required to address talent gaps, ensuring the organization has the right people in the right place at the right time
• Partners with client group to identify and implement targeted client group and individual development plans to address targeted talent gaps in a timely manner
• Effectively deploys performance management and rewards processes/practices within client group to drive required levels of employee accountability for desired performance results and ensure retention of top performers
• Coaches and holds client manager and leaders accountable for development and implementation of required programs and processes to establish and maintain a positive work environment
• Effectively deploys HR shared service delivery model in support of HR transformational goals and required levels of client support

Key Position Responsibilities:

• Executes annual Human Capital Plan working with business leadership to ensure HR strategy is aligned with business unit / division strategy.
• Takes appropriate actions to address key talent gaps, ensuring the right people in the right place at the right time across all global functions.
• Drives employee engagement policies and practices consistent with division culture aspirations and Corning’s values.
• Ensures the development of division talent and leadership leveraging the Corning talent planning process.
• Leads the acquisition of talent for the division globally.
• Directs core corporate HR processes – PD&R, compensation, talent planning, climate survey
• Develops and grows direct reports on the division HR team.
• Lead other division initiatives including but not limited to recognition, training, immigration, global mobility, diversity, leadership reporting, benchmarking, workforce analytics, etc.

Reporting Structure: Position reports to HR Director, Automotive

Direct reports:

• HR Manager, North America Manufacturing, CET
• HR Manager, Global Engineering, CET
• HR Director, CET China
• HR Manager, GmBH Germany
• HR Manager, Corning Products South Africa

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or Organization Development, labor relations or equivalent; Master’s degree in related area and/or HR certifications – preferred

Required Skills:

• At least 12-15 years of progressive HR experience (generalist/specialist combined)
• Successful track record of performance in a Plant, Staff or functional business HR Manager role including deployment of global HR business processes or programs
• First line supervision/ leadership experience · Work experience supporting multiple business divisions
• Work experience (assignment/project participation) in aligning client group leadership around organization direction, design, and governance/decision rights
• Work experience in designing and implementing effective organization structures and work processes that improve client group ability to achieve desired results

Desired Skills:

• Comfortable working in a highly matrix organization
• Self-motivated, can operate with autonomy
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Strong Business Acumen
• Solid Analytical Skills
• Organizational Agility
• Problem Solving
• Strong communication skills
• Effective at developing relationships

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

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. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Nearest Major Market: Corning