HR Project Leader

Corning Inc.; Reynosa; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

Food coupons

Savings plan

Medical & dental coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning Inc. seeks an HR Strategy & Operations Partner for Mexico to turn HR priorities into structured execution across manufacturing sites. You will guide projects, coordinate governance, and partner with HR leaders to shape strategy into action.

You will develop executive communications and leverage AI/digital tools to simplify processes while maintaining confidentiality and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as HR, business, industrial engineering, or organizational development.
• 3–6 years of progressive experience in project management, HR, or operations.
• Fluent English and Spanish.
• Strong PowerPoint and executive storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate strategic HR projects across manufacturing locations.
• Drive alignment and execution with stakeholders, manage risks and dependencies.
• Develop executive-level communications and decision-support materials.
• Improve HR processes via continuous improvement and digital productivity tools.

Skills

Project management

Executive communication

Public speaking

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Digital productivity tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Industrial Engineering/Organizational Development/Project Management

Tools

AI productivity tools

Job description

Requisition Number: 79115

The company built on breakthroughs.

Join us. ****

Are you ready to turn HR strategy into action and lead high-impact initiatives across a complex manufacturing organization?

Join Corning in a role where you will combine project leadership, HR knowledge, executive communication, continuous improvement, and digital innovation to help advance critical HR priorities across Mexico.

As an HR Strategy & Operations Partner - Mexico , you will support the Sr. HR Manager Mexico in translating HR strategy and priorities into structured execution across Corning’s Mexico manufacturing operations.

You will coordinate strategic HR initiatives across locations, strengthen governance and accountability, and partner with HR leaders, Centers of Excellence, plant leadership, and other key stakeholders. You will also develop executive-level communications and decision-support materials while identifying opportunities to simplify and improve HR processes through project management, continuous improvement, Artificial Intelligence, and digital productivity tools.

This role provides broad exposure to HR strategy, manufacturing operations, and HR leadership, creating valuable development toward future HR Manager opportunities.

Major Responsibilities and Tasks of the Position

• Lead and coordinate strategic HR projects across manufacturing locations, translating priorities into clear execution plans, milestones, ownership, governance routines, and follow-up mechanisms.

• Drive alignment and execution across stakeholders , proactively identifying risks, dependencies, competing priorities, and execution gaps while facilitating leadership meetings, workshops, and working sessions.

• Develop executive-level communications and decision-support materials , including presentations, dashboards, briefings, summaries, and other materials that translate complex HR and business information into clear, compelling messages.

• Improve HR processes through continuous improvement and digital innovation , identifying opportunities for simplification, standardization, automation, and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence and productivity tools.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Organizational Development, Project Management, or a related field.

• 3–6 years of progressive experience in project management, Human Resources, business operations, continuous improvement, organizational effectiveness, program management, or a similar environment.

• Fluent English and Spanish.

• Advanced project and program management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.

• Strong executive communication, business writing, storytelling, meeting facilitation, and public speaking skills, including advanced PowerPoint capabilities.

• Demonstrated ability to influence and mobilize stakeholders without direct authority, with strong critical thinking, analytical problem-solving, organizational, and prioritization skills.

• Digital mindset and demonstrated proficiency using Artificial Intelligence and productivity tools to improve quality, speed, and standardization, along with sound judgment when handling confidential and sensitive information.

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 and in addition to full Mexico statutory benefits, we offer food coupons that ease daily costs, and a structured savings fund to support your long-term financial goals.

• Salaried employees are eligible for comprehensive medical and dental coverage. Additionally, all employees are covered by company-sponsored life insurance, total permanent disability protection, paid time off, and have access to our Employee Assistance Program 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 [e-mail] .