HR Manager, Technology

HR Manager, TechnologyDate: Jul 16, 2026Location: Wilmington, NC, US, 28405Company: CorningRequisition Number: 76631The 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.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 livesDamage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connectedOptical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of lightPrecision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiencesAuto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportationSolar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutionsRole PurposeThis role serves as the primary Human Resources Business Partner for a global client group within the COC Technology organization, supporting approximately 300 or more employees. This role partners closely with business leaders and employees to align people strategies with business objectives, provide end-to-end HR support, and help build a high-performing, engaged organization. The role has full HR Business Partner responsibility for the client group and partners on a wide range of strategic and operational HR initiatives, including compensation, job architecture, employee development, talent management, hiring, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, and change management.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic HR Partnership: Serve as the lead HR Business Partner for an assigned COC Technology client group of approximately 300+ employees, providing proactive consultation and support to leaders and employees.Recruitment and Talent Management: Partner on talent acquisition strategies and activities to attract, assess, select, and onboard talent.Employee Relations and Risk Management: Provide coaching and guidance to leaders and employees on employee relations matters, performance concerns, conflict resolution, policy interpretation, and workplace expectations.Compensation, Job Architecture, and Organization Design: Partner with Compensation and other HR Centers of Excellence on pay decisions, market considerations, annual salary review, incentive planning, internal equity, and broader talent implications.Learning, Development, and Organizational Capability: Identify development needs within the client group and partner on solutions that strengthen leadership effectiveness, employee growth, engagement, and organizational capability.HR Operations and Project Execution: Support HR projects across compensation, job architecture, employee development, talent management, hiring, succession planning, and process improvement.Experiences/Education - RequiredEducation: Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR Business Partner or broad HR generalist support for leaders and employees in complex organizations.Core ExpertiseExperience across employee relations, talent management, compensation, employee development, hiring, succession planning, and cross-functional HR initiatives.Key SkillsStrong business partnership, communication, stakeholder management, project management, analytical thinking, and sound judgment with confidential matters.Additional RequirementsAbility to work effectively in a global, matrixed environment with proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office tools.This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $94,316.00 - $129,685.00 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.