HR Coordinator

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Date: Oct 14, 2026

Location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28216

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 78854

 

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.  

 

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

The HR Coordinator provides dedicated operational support to the HR Director and serves as a critical execution partner for Project Vanguard. The role combines core HR coordination with talent operations, workforce planning support, requisition tracking, stakeholder follow-up, data integrity, and administrative execution across the hiring lifecycle.

Working closely with HR leaders, Talent Acquisition, recruiters, hiring managers, HR Service Delivery, and other partners, this position helps convert workforce plans into disciplined action. The coordinator creates visibility to priorities and progress, follows through on open items, and helps remove administrative or process-related barriers so critical technical hiring can move with greater speed, consistency, and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Operations

  • Maintain workforce plans, hiring priorities, requisition trackers, and staffing updates for the assigned business area.
  • Monitor open requisitions, hiring progress, key milestones, aging items, and required follow-up.
  • Coordinate requisition creation, approvals, postings, interview logistics, and other hiring activities.
  • Prepare concise staffing reports, meeting materials, action logs, and leadership updates.
  • Follow up with HR, Talent Acquisition, recruiters, and hiring managers to resolve administrative or process delays.
  • Support evergreen requisitions, hiring events, and other accelerated staffing activities.

HR Operations & Data Support

  • Coordinate onboarding, HRIS transactions, employee data changes, and required documentation.
  • Maintain accurate information across HR systems, Applicant Tracking Systems, trackers, and reports.
  • Run standard reports, reconcile data, and communicate issues or exceptions to the appropriate owner.
  • Support cyclical HR processes and other operational needs for the assigned organization.
  • Handle employee, organizational, and candidate information with confidentiality.

Coordination & Process Improvement

  • Coordinate communication and handoffs across HR, Talent Acquisition, hiring managers, and HR service teams.
  • Maintain standard templates, checklists, and documentation to support consistent execution.
  • Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve visibility, and reduce administrative delays.

Experiences/Education - Required

  • 3+ years of experience in HR, Talent Acquisition, workforce planning, project coordination, administration, or a related field.
  • Strong organization, attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Experience maintaining trackers, reports, documentation, and business processes.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work across multiple stakeholder groups.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
  • Experience with HR systems, Applicant Tracking Systems, or reporting tools.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • Experience supporting high-volume or technical hiring, requisition management, onboarding, or workforce planning.
  • Experience with SAP SuccessFactors or comparable HR and recruiting systems.
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field and/or relevant HR certification.

 

 

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

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