HR Generalist

HR Generalist

Date: Jul 11, 2026

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27712

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 75676

**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

Supports Plant HR team to ensure that the Durham plant has the right number and type of talent to execute plant strategy and 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.

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.

• Manages and mitigates employee grievances by ensuring supervisors and leadership are creating an open forum for discussion and resolution of plant issues.

• 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 and consistent manner that protects the needs of the plant to operate in an effective and efficient 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.

• Identifies employee value proposition issues affecting turnover and works with Plant HR Manager to identify actions for improvement.

• 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 (Human Resources, Business, Organization Development, or Labor Relations preferred)

• Minimum of 3 years of HR experience (generalist/specialist) in manufacturing

• 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.

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.

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**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.

Nearest Major Market: Durham

Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh