HR Specialist, Finance, Corp Comm, and Corp Sustainability
Date: Aug 19, 2026
Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 77464
The company built on breakthroughs.???
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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 HR Specialist provides a wide variety of human resource functions for Finance, Corporate Communications, and Corporate Sustainability at Corning. This role combines HR generalist support with a data analytics focus - delivering compliance-driven HR program administration, employee relations support, and insight-based reporting to help leadership make informed people decisions across client groups.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as day-to-day HR point of contact for Finance, Corporate Communications, and Corporate Sustainability - handling employee and manager inquiries on policy, process, benefits, and HR programs
Maintain accuracy of HR data in the Human Resource Information System (HRIS); conduct periodic audits and submit change requests to HR Shared Services (HRSS) as needed
Manage employee data within the HRIS, ensuring accuracy and compliance during employee lifecycle events including new hires, terminations, job changes, and pay adjustments
Collect, analyze, and interpret HR metrics (e.g., turnover trends, absenteeism, engagement data); develop and maintain dashboards and reports to support leadership decision-making
Administer leave of absence programs - including FMLA, disability, PFL, and LOA - for assigned client groups
Support full-cycle HR generalist activities for assigned groups, including onboarding, offboarding, leave administration, and organizational change communications
Partner with Talent Acquisition on recruiting for requisitions within assigned groups, supporting hiring managers through screening, interview coordination, and candidate selection
Serve as primary point of contact for HRSS ticket submission and escalation on behalf of assigned client groups
Support early career programs for assigned groups, including intern hiring, intern council coordination, and rotational program logistics
Identify and recommend opportunities to standardize HR processes and reduce administrative complexity across client groups
Provide ad hoc HR project support as assigned
Experiences/Education - Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field - or equivalent combination of education and experience
A minimum of 2 years of HR generalist or HR specialist experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Experiences/Education - Desired
Experience supporting corporate or staff functions
Familiarity with Corning HR systems, including Success Factors
Experience coordinating early career programs (intern hiring, rotational programs)
PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent HR certification
Track record managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines across distinct client groups
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $63,000.00 - $86,625.00 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.
Nearest Major Market: Corning
