Role Purpose

Ensures COE programs / processes / policies support the attraction and retention of the number and type of talent required to execute corporate strategy; Ensures COE programs / processes / policies establish and reinforce Corning Values and positive work environment, while complying with all legal and regulatory requirements; Ensures COE key stakeholders fully understand the value, benefit, and use of COE programs / processes / policies; Ensures standards and guidelines are understood and consistently applied; Ensures COE programs / processes / policies meet or beat quality and delivery expectations; Ensures financial decisions and recommendations support top quartile cost performance objectives while maintaining appropriate levels of HR service delivery

Key Responsibilities

• Implements COE programs / processes / policies in compliance with current legal and regulatory policies and assesses them to determine the extent to which they support Corning Values and positive work environment
• Identifies and tracks pending COE related legislative issues and recommends course of action
• Researches external market practices to identify opportunities for continuous improvement to better meet corporate, business, function, and employee needs
• Gathers and analyzes data on the performance and impact of COE programs / processes / policies, highlights areas of concern or improvement, and creates reports and presentations as requested to ensure achievement of targeted results
• Develops and maintains subject matter experts through independent research and participation in company / professional groups
• Recommends areas for standardization of COE programs / processes / policies, as appropriate, to reduce complexity of administration and associated costs
• Identifies trends and enabling technologies that will improve ability to meet strategic objectives
• Collaborates with BUHR partners and other COEs to leverage their expertise to expedite integration of business-relevant COE programs / processes / policies / systems
• Builds COE reputation through value-added interactions with customers
• Monitors vendor performance in cooperation with Procurement and other appropriate functions to establish stronger vendor relationships, as necessary
• Interacts with vendors per service level agreement, as needed, to maximize delivery of outsourced services

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development or Labor Relations or equivalent qualification/experience

Experiences/Education - Desired

• At least 3-5 years of combined HR experience (generalist/specialist combined)
• Master’s degree in related area and/or HR certifications
• Successful track record of performance in an entry level HR role (generalist or specialist)
• Work experience in manufacturing or other front-line setting (HR or non-HR)
• Successful track record in the collection, analysis and use of data to improve a process/product
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft office tools – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Successful track record of continuous process/product improvement using defined methodology
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast pace environment with limited supervision
• Able to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Basic Proficiency in verbal and written English language skills