Plant HR Consultant, Kennebunk

Role Purpose

Supports the Plant Operations team and the HR team to drive the human capital strategy and talent agenda to achieve desired business results. Ensures plant establishes and maintains a positive work environment and operates as “One Corning” in support of Corning’s values. Assists in successful implementation of global HR business processes within the plant. Ensures plant compliance with HR-related legal and regulatory guidelines. Willingness and ability to support a 24/7 operation and work off shift hours on an as-needed basis.  

Key Responsibilities

• •Effectively deploys hiring process for hourly workers and temporary employees.
  • Educates plant leadership on local and state employment law to ensure compliance with applicable personnel management laws.
  • Coaches and counsels plant management in development and demonstration of leadership and management practices required to establish and maintain a positive work environment.
  • Resolves employee relations issues in a fair, compliant, and consistent manner
  • Educates plant employees on shared service and third party vendor capabilities to increase use and benefits of these services.
  • Takes ownership for specific HR initiatives that support the effective operations of the organization by developing and/or delivering HR programs (e.g., attendance tracking, training, communications).
  • Tracks and documents employment issues and requests (e.g., FMLA, workers compensation) as required for procedural and legislative purposes.
  • Understands the employee value proposition (EVP) and contributes to a win/win solution for business and team members within the EVP framework.
  • Establishes and maintains a presence on the plant floor to keep a read on the pulse of the organization.
  • Implements appropriate risk management policies and procedures to ensure plant compliance with safety requirements and local, state, and federal employment laws.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, focus on Human Resources Management or Industrial/Labor relations preferred.
• Master’s degree and HR certification, a plus.
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Microsoft office suite proficiency/Excel (pivot tables) 

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Successful track record of performance in Plant HR Specialist or Center of Excellence (COE) role.
• Successful track record in the deployment of global HR business processes or programs.
• Knowledge of employment laws and policies.
• Must be action oriented, make informed decisions, be self-motivated, capable of influencing without authority.