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Manager, Retirement Plans

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Date: Apr 20, 2026

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 74563

 

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

Oversee the management of the Company’s U.S. qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory guidelines, plan design that effectively supports the attraction and retention of a high quality workforce, and effective engagement of plan participants.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure best in class service to participants through strong vendor management
  • Lead strategic review of retirement programs
  • Interpret plan documents and provide support to legal in developing plan language
  • Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements (IRS, PBGC, DOL, ERISA, etc) and monitor changes in the oversight environment
  • Drive participant engagement through effective communications
  • Collaborate with Finance Department on financial management of programs
  • Standardize COE programs/processes/policies, as appropriate, to reduce complexity of administration, minimize risk and cost
  • Identify trends and enabling technology that will improve ability to meet strategic objectives
  • Participate in developing a strategy for and execution of collective bargaining negotiations
  • Participate in Merger and Acquisition activity as it relates to the retirement programs
  • Work directly with executives on their participation in nonqualified programs
  • Lead change management efforts to implement new or changing programs
  • Provide participant and plan issue resolution

Experiences/Education - Required

  • Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, or Organization Development or equivalent 
  • Successful track record of performance in a COE role
  • Work experience supporting multiple client groups
  • Successful track record in the development & deployment of HR processes or programs
  • Successful track record in partnering with external providers / vendor management
  • Successful track record of continuous process/product improvement using defined methodology
  • Proven needs assessment and gap analysis skills
  • Retirement plan experience
  • Business Acumen
  • Organizational Agility
  • Problem Solving
  • Service Orientation
  • Project Management

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • HR Technical Expertise
  • Self-motivated, Independent, High Initiative
  • Positive, Open and Engaging
  • Able to work in a team-oriented environment
  • People Development
  • Interpersonal Savvy
  • Self Development
  • Strong Communications
  • Strong Analytical Skills

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  


The range for this position is $124,078.00 - $170,608.00 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.


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