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HR Manager - Emerging Innovations Group

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Date: Dec 11, 2025

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 72285

 

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

Are you ready to shape the workforce of tomorrow? 

Join a strategic innovation team inside a Fortune 500 company. EIG builds new ventures and capabilities, and you’ll be the HR leader helping shape a high-performing, future-focused organization.

What you'll do

  • Turn business priorities into clear HR plans and organizational designs for new ventures and innovation squads
  • Coach leaders and managers to build agile, high-performing teams
  • Attract and hire talent across digital, data science, R&D, and new product development; build a long-term pipeline
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition on sourcing strategies and employer branding
  • Design learning, rotations, succession, and leadership programs to grow capabilities
  • Champion a culture of creativity, collaboration, smart risk-taking, continuous learning, and DEIB
  • Lead employee engagement initiatives that reflect EIG’s entrepreneurial spirit
  • Manage HR operations and employee relations with confidentiality and compliance
  • Use HR metrics and insights to guide decisions

What you bring

    • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field; Master’s/MBA preferred
    • 8+ years of progressive HR experience in innovation-driven, high-growth, or matrixed environments
    • Experience supporting R&D, innovation labs, digital teams, or emerging capability groups; M&A a plus
    • Strong business acumen with the ability to connect people strategy to business goals
    • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
    • Comfort with ambiguity and change; trusted partner across diverse teams

 

Why EIG

  • Direct impact on the company’s future and talent strategy
  • Work with passionate, forward-thinking leaders
  • Shape culture and capabilities in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your ideas matter

 

Ready to spark change and build the future? Apply today.

 

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  


The range for this position is $146,264.00 - $201,113.00 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.

 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.


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