Human Resources Manager

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.  

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with: 

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

Lead the Human Resources function for the Keller manufacturing site by combining strategic HR Business Partner responsibilities, HR operations/data stewardship ownership, and employee and contingent workforce relations management. The role ensures execution of Corning HR processes, compliance with federal and state employment regulations, workforce planning, talent management, positive employee relations, and continuity of HR services supporting Keller operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR leader and strategic business partner for the Keller plant leadership team.
• Support workforce planning, staffing, succession planning, talent reviews, and employee development.
• Coach managers on performance management, employee relations, leadership practices, and organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to recruit for hourly and salaried roles.
• Lead employee relations matters, including investigations, corrective actions, and conflict resolution.
• Manage contingent workforce processes, including supplier partnerships, compliance, onboarding, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee HR operations, including HRIS data integrity, reporting, dashboards, workforce analytics, onboarding, and employee lifecycle transactions.
• Analyze workforce metrics such as headcount, turnover, absenteeism, overtime, recruiting, and performance to provide data-driven recommendations.
• Administer HR programs including compensation, benefits, leave of absence, performance management, recognition, and engagement initiatives.
• Support payroll and timekeeping processes and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable labor and employment laws.
• Lead new hire orientation, employee integration, engagement activities, and cross-functional HR projects that support site objectives.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations or related field.
• 5-8+ years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong employee relations and employment law knowledge.
• Experience managing HR data, analytics, reporting and HRIS systems.
• Experience supporting contingent workforce populations.
• Fluent English required; Spanish preferred.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $105,424.00 - $144,958.00 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. 

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 us.fitly.work .