Plant HR Manager, Blacksburg

Role Purpose

Ensures plant has the appropriate talent required to execute plant strategy and achieve desired business results.  Ensures plant establishes and maintains a positive work environment and operates in support of Corning’s Values.  Provides HR leadership to support successful implementation of global HR business processes.  Ensures plant compliance with HR-related legal and regulatory guidelines. Manages all aspects of plant employee relations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee deployment of HR and employee relations programs and policies across the site, ensuring alignment with business needs and compliance with all laws and site collective bargaining agreements.
• Develop and execute talent acquisition, people movement, and recruiting strategies in partnership with HR and operations leaders; manage selection, hiring, onboarding, and affirmative action plans.
• Drive employee safety, health, and environmental compliance; implement and monitor risk management policies and training programs.
• Partner with Division HR and plant leadership to create and promote compelling employee value propositions for recruiting and retention.
• Ensure effective delivery and adoption of HR shared services and standardized HR programs, while tailoring support to plant-specific business needs.
• Coach and support plant management in implementing programs and practices that foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Serve as HR Business Partner, supporting compensation, engagement, learning and development, compliance, analytics, performance management, and staffing for all manufacturing teams.
• Maintain visible presence on the plant floor to monitor organizational health, address employee concerns, and build strong working relationships with staff at all levels.
• Manage contingent workforce staffing and collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development teams to ensure effective onboarding and training experiences.
• Provide strategic guidance, analytics, and coaching to leaders to support sound talent decisions, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organization Development, Labor Relations, or a related field required; Master’s degree or HR certifications preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible HR management experience, preferably supporting both union and nonunion environments and a diverse range of client groups.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing HR strategy.
• Proven ability to take full ownership of HR management for a manufacturing plant and serve as an integral member of the plant leadership team.

• Experience working as an HR Business Partner with increasing scope and responsibility, ideally within a matrixed and manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in team facilitation, performance management, employee relations, workforce planning, compensation, and organizational development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, coach, and consult employees at all organizational levels.
• Experience with root cause analysis and the ability to connect decisions to broader business objectives.
• Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments, with adaptability and resilience.
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams as well as independently manage responsibilities.
• High level of professional integrity and confidentiality, with strong attention to detail.