HR Coordinator
Apply now »Date: Feb 18, 2026
Location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28216
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 73441
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
The HR Coordinator provides day-to-day operational support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring HR processes run smoothly and efficiently. This role serves as a key partner to the HR team, supporting HR programs, cyclical processes, onboarding, and HR systems while ensuring a positive employee experience and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and administer core HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, and HRIS entries for job information adds or changes
- Maintain accurate employee data within the HRIS, ensuring compliance with data protection requirements
- Support payroll by maintaining accurate employee data and processing changes in the time and attendance system
- Support HR team with reporting (e.g. query, run reports, sort data and analyze results)
- Assist with cyclical processes and requested reporting
- Support global HR team members with US processes and employees
- Assist with employee HR queries, escalating complex issues where appropriate
- Support managers with basic HR guidance in line with company policies and procedures
- Assist with absence management
- Recommend and implement opportunities for standardization and process improvements to reduce administrative complexity and cost
Experiences/Education - Required
- At least 3 years of combined HR/Admin experience (generalist/specialist) or equivalent
- Strong organization skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel spreadsheets
Experiences/Education - Desired
- Prior experience supporting Human Resources functions or working within an HR organization
- Experience with SAP SuccessFactors or other HRIS platforms
- Knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or HR certifications
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $51,491.00 - $70,801.00 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.
A job that shapes a life.
Corning offers you the total package.
Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
- As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
- Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
- Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
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.
Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.
Nearest Major Market: Charlotte