HR Consultant

HR Consultant Date: Apr 24, 2026 Location: Concord, NC, US, 28026 Company: Corning Requisition Number: 74667 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 The Plant HR Consultant partners with plant leadership and employees to deliver HR solutions that drive operational effectiveness, employee engagement, and compliance. Serving as a trusted advisor, this role supports workforce planning, talent acquisition and development, employee relations, and change initiatives aligned with plant and business objectives. Key Responsibilities Partner with the Plant HR Manager to ensure the plant has the talent, capability, and workforce plan needed to execute the plant strategy and achieve business results. Serve as an HR contact for plant management and employees, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practices. Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies to help the plant attract and retain top talent. Advise on employee relations issues; conduct investigations and recommend resolutions to foster a positive work environment. Implement and monitor compliance with employment and labor laws, safety regulations, and company policies. Facilitate training and development programs to upskill plant employees and support career growth. Partner with plant leadership on organizational change, workforce planning, and performance management. Analyze plant HR metrics (e.g., turnover, engagement, absenteeism) to identify trends and root causes; create basic dashboards/recurring reports and recommend targeted actions to plant leadership. Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at the plant level. Lead or support plant HR projects and initiatives as needed. Experiences/Education - Required Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or plant environment. Working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance requirements. Experience using HRIS and producing reports/insights to support data-driven decision-making. Strong interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills; able to influence across all levels of the organization. Employee relations capability, including investigation fundamentals, conflict resolution, and sound judgment. Organized self-starter who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivots, lookups, basic data cleaning) and PowerPoint; comfortable working with HR datasets and metrics. Experiences/Education - Desired Master's degree and/or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR) preferred. Continuous improvement experience (Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen). Advanced Excel and/or HR analytics tools (e.g., Power BI); ability to create dashboards, identify trends, and translate findings into clear recommendations. This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $79,519.00 - $109,339.00 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr