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Plant HR Manager, Hickory

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Date: Jun 19, 2025

Location: Hickory, NC, US, 28601

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 69269

 

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

This role encompasses human resource functions such as employment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, equal employment opportunity, organizational development, affirmative action, and health and safety services programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage HR processes: talent planning, leadership training, performance management, salary reviews, compensation planning, diversity initiatives, headcount reporting, educational assistance, etc.
  • Lead training and development, including oversight of the training department.
  • Own and execute Hickory’s culture strategy.
  • Facilitate change initiatives; advise managers on employee engagement, team development, and organizational effectiveness.
  • Partner with managers to deliver training programs aligned with business needs.
  • Provide strategic and tactical HR support to the Hickory team.
  • Manage contractor processes, including headcount tracking, onboarding, and compliance.
  • Oversee New Employee Orientation (NEO) for hires and contractors.
  • Assess and resolve employee relations issues objectively.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures.
  • Manage staffing and hiring processes.
  • Lead internal and external audit preparation.
  • Administer and track monthly spend for Rewards and Recognition programs.
  • Ensure compliance with the Affirmative Action Plan.
  • Support labor-management relations.
  • May assist with employment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and EEO processes.

Experiences/Education - Required

  • BA/BS degree w/7–8+ years experience
  • MA/MS degree w/4–7+ years experience
  • Knowledge of human resource practices and policies as well as applicable state and federal laws.
  • Hands-on self-starter, capable of juggling multiple priorities.
  • Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, allowing for communication across entire organization.
  • Demonstrated leadership and coaching skills.
  • Ability to foster change and promote and implement improvement.
  • Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet).

 

 

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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

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, and career from day one

  • As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career.  We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.  
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs. 
  • 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.     
  • 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.  

 

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.


Nearest Major Market: Hickory

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