HR Generalist

Corning Hungary

Corning’s office in Budapest, Hungary, is home to the group’s EMEA Shared Services hub and Global Supply Management team. Corning Shared Services (CSS) supports Corning’s businesses, through best-in-class and evolving operations, with a focus on actionable insights through evolving processes, ensuring compliance, and executing vital transactions.  We work hard to actively support Corning’s evolving businesses, eliminate manual processing of standard transactions, and act as a thought leader in the digital transformation to ultimately be a top talent destination inside and outside of Corning.

Corning Hungary is looking for a

Human Resources Generalist

Role Purpose

The aim of the position is to own and continuously improve the full employee lifecycle for our Budapest Shared Services teams while partnering with EMEA and global stakeholders. You will drive data-informed, compliant, and employee-centric HR operations, streamline processes using digital tools (including Copilot), and build the breadth of experience to progress toward an experienced HR Generalist role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for assigned roles.
• Lead onboarding/orientation for employees and ensure seamless first-day experience.
• Maintain accurate employee records; prepare contracts, amendments, and certificates.
• Review payroll inputs and approvals; manage vendor and leasing/insurance partner interactions.
• Coordinate exit processes, including documentation, interviews, and systems updates.
• Co-create the annual training plan.
• Support internal communications.
• Coordinate talent reviews and performance management process.
• Ensure accurate HRIS setup and produce monthly and quarterly reports.

Responsibilities

• Deliver global HR metrics and ad hoc dashboards for leadership and enhance reporting quality.
• Supports compensation and benefit processes.
• Manage maternity/parental leaves and returns.
• Monitor labor law changes; update policies/handbooks; support leaders and employees with guidance.
• Coordinate work permits with external providers.
• Organize periodic medicals (vision, new joiner, return to work), flu vaccinations, and home-office exception requests.
• Global collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Partner across EMEA and global teams; contribute to process harmonization.
• Explore and pilot digital and AI/ML-enabled HR improvements where appropriate.

Requirements

• Higher education (bachelor’s degree) in HR, Economics, Law, or related field.
• 3+ years of HR experience within an international company or global/shared services environment.
• Fluent English and Hungarian (written and spoken).
• Advanced MS Office skills with deep proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivots, formulas) and PowerPoint.
• Strong reporting and data accuracy mindset.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS tools such as SuccessFactors, Workday, or similar systems.
• Proven comfort with AI/digital tools and an interest in applying machine learning concepts to HR reporting/processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and coordination skills; excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Team-oriented, adaptable, and committed to delivering great employee experience with a global mindset.
• Office presence: typically, 5 days per week on-site, with flexibility as needed.
• Eligibility to work in Hungary.

What we offer

• Global exposure and meaningful ownership across the full HR lifecycle.
• The latest digital tools (Microsoft 365, Copilot) and learning resources to grow your data and AI skillset.
• Gaining experience in a global company with cross-functional, cross-regional collaboration.
• Modern new office at the Kopaszi Dam with parking in the office’s underground garage.
• Development opportunities, professional courses.
• Cafeteria, annual bonus, accident and life insurance.
• Private health insurance (Medicover).
• Open, friendly environment, community teams and events.