Training Specialist
Apply now »Date: Jun 10, 2026
Location: Christiansburg, VA, US, 24073
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 75640
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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.
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Corning’s Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world.
Role Purpose
Ensures COE programs / processes / policies support the attraction and retention of the number and type of talent required to execute corporate strategy; Ensures COE programs / processes / policies establish and reinforce Corning Values and positive work environment, while complying with all legal and regulatory requirements; Ensures COE key stakeholders fully understand the value, benefit, and use of COE programs / processes / policies; Ensures standards and guidelines are understood and consistently applied; Ensures COE programs / processes / policies meet or beat quality and delivery expectations; Ensures financial decisions and recommendations support top quartile cost performance objectives while maintaining appropriate levels of HR service delivery
Key Responsibilities
- Implements COE programs / processes / policies in compliance with current legal and regulatory policies and assesses them to determine the extent to which they support Corning Values and positive work environment
- Identifies and tracks pending COE related legislative issues and recommends course of action
- Researches external market practices to identify opportunities for continuous improvement to better meet corporate, business, function, and employee needs
- Gathers and analyzes data on the performance and impact of COE programs / processes / policies, highlights areas of concern or improvement, and creates reports and presentations as requested to ensure achievement of targeted results
- Develops and maintains subject matter experts through independent research and participation in company / professional groups
- Recommends areas for standardization of COE programs / processes / policies, as appropriate, to reduce complexity of administration and associated costs
- Identifies trends and enabling technologies that will improve ability to meet strategic objectives
- Collaborates with BUHR partners and other COEs to leverage their expertise to expedite integration of business-relevant COE programs / processes / policies / systems
- Builds COE reputation through value-added interactions with customers
- Monitors vendor performance in cooperation with Procurement and other appropriate functions to establish stronger vendor relationships, as necessary
- Interacts with vendors per service level agreement, as needed, to maximize delivery of outsourced services
Experiences/Education - Required
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development or Labor Relations or equivalent qualification/experience
Experiences/Education - Desired
- At least 3-5 years of combined HR experience (generalist/specialist combined)
- Master’s degree in related area and/or HR certifications
- Successful track record of performance in an entry level HR role (generalist or specialist)
- Work experience in manufacturing or other front-line setting (HR or non-HR)
- Successful track record in the collection, analysis and use of data to improve a process/product
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft office tools – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Successful track record of continuous process/product improvement using defined methodology
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast pace environment with limited supervision
- Able to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
- Basic Proficiency in verbal and written English language skills
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $63,165.00 - $86,852.00 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: Blacksburg
Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia