Director of HR Technology

Corning Incorporated; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 182,133 - 250,433; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

100% company-paid pension benefit

401(k) matching

Health and well-being benefits

Paid parental leave

Family building support

Fitness programs

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Recognition program

Paid time off

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Director, HR Technology to shape the strategy and roadmap for global HR technology, driving delivery and operational performance across a portfolio of systems that enable the HR function.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, partnering with HR, IT and business stakeholders to ensure scalable, secure, and compliant solutions, while advancing AI-enabled capabilities to improve HR service delivery and employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field required; Advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in HR technology, HR systems, digital HR, or related roles, including leadership of teams and enterprise platforms.
• Strong background in HR, with the ability to understand HR processes, employee needs, manager needs, and end-to-end business use cases.
• Experience leading HR technology implementations, enhancements, and operational support in a large, complex, global organization.
• Experience with HR platforms and ecosystems; SuccessFactors experience strongly preferred; Phenom experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Shape and advance Corning’s HR technology strategy and roadmap in partnership with HR leadership, IT and business stakeholders.
• Lead a multidisciplinary HR technology team with HR process & systems expertise and deep technical capabilities in integration, architecture & platform support.
• Partner with HR leaders to understand workforce, process, and employee experience needs, and translate into effective technology solutions.
• Provide leadership across the full HR technology lifecycle: design, configuration, implementation, integration, enhancement, support, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure HR technology solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, compliant, and user-focused.
• Work across HR, IT, and enterprise teams to support architecture, data integrity, system performance, and operational stability.
• Lead complex technology initiatives, including new implementations, major enhancements, upgrades, and cross-platform integrations.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, automation, and AI-enabled capabilities to improve HR service delivery and employee experience.
• Establish governance across the HR technology portfolio including prioritization, release management, data privacy, security, and risk management.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, budgets, and external partners supporting HR technology delivery.
• Use data and insights to identify opportunities for optimization and improved adoption.
• Build and develop a high-performing team, fostering collaboration across disciplines.

Skills

HR technology

HR systems

digital HR

leadership

strategic thinking

communication skills

travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, IS, CS or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Position Summary

Corning is seeking a Director, HR Technology to lead the strategy, delivery, and evolution of the global technology solutions that support HR. This role will shape and advance Corning’s HR technology strategy and roadmap while driving execution and operational performance across a portfolio of systems and solutions that enable the HR function.

Key Responsibilities

• Play a key role in shaping and advancing Corning’s HR technology strategy and roadmap in partnership with HR leadership, IT and business stakeholders.
• Lead a multidisciplinary HR technology team that combines HR process & systems expertise with deep technical capabilities in areas such as integration, architecture & platform support.
• Partner with HR leaders to understand workforce, process, and employee experience needs, and translate those into effective technology solutions.
• Provide leadership across the full HR technology lifecycle, including design, configuration, implementation, integration, enhancement, support, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure HR technology solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, compliant, and designed with the end user in mind.
• Work across HR, IT, and other enterprise teams to support strong architecture, data integrity, system performance, and operational stability.
• Lead complex technology initiatives, including new implementations, major enhancements, upgrades, and cross‑platform integrations.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, automation, and AI‑enabled capabilities to improve HR service delivery, decision‑making, and employee experience.
• Establish strong governance across the HR technology portfolio, including prioritization, release management, data privacy, security, and risk management.
• Play a key role in managing vendor relationships, contracts, budgets, and external partners supporting HR technology delivery.
• Use data, feedback, and operational insights to identify opportunities for optimization and improved adoption.
• Build and develop a high‑performing team, fostering collaboration across functional and technical disciplines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field required; Advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in HR technology, HR systems, digital HR, or related roles, including leadership of teams and enterprise platforms.
• Strong background in HR, with the ability to understand HR processes, employee needs, manager needs, and end‑to‑end business use cases.
• Strong understanding of technology capabilities and how to evaluate, implement, integrate, support, and optimize HR systems.
• Experience leading HR technology implementations, enhancements, and operational support in a large, complex, global organization.
• Ability to lead across both functional and technical teams, creating alignment, accountability, and shared outcomes.
• Experience partnering effectively across HR, IT, vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem‑solving, and change leadership skills.
• Experience with HR platforms and ecosystems; SuccessFactors experience strongly preferred; Phenom experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of data privacy, security, controls, and compliance requirements related to HR technology.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and technical concepts into clear, practical language.
• Ability to Travel up to 10%

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $182,133.00 – $250,433.00 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.

Benefits

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well.
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations

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 [e-mail].