HR Intern - Summer 2027

Corning; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Housing assistance

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Corning is seeking interns actively enrolled in ILR and HR majors to join the Human Resource Function. You will work with HR Directors/Managers and gain exposure to strategies, policies, and processes across areas such as Talent Management, L&D, and Recruitment.

This internship offers opportunities for analytical work, presentations, and collaboration with business leaders in a fast-paced environment. Housing and travel support are part of the program.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment as a full-time student pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in ILR/HRM.
• Prior HR related work experience.
• Availability for 10 weeks during Summer 2027 (May–August 2027) with a graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Interest in working for Corning, Inc after graduation if presented with a full-time job opportunity.
• Be willing to work at the proposed job location.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR and Business leaders in Talent Management, Learning and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Recruitment, Legal/ER, Diversity Management.
• Apply classroom knowledge to analytical work and formal presentations.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Professional attitude & behavior

Problem solving

Independent work

Process improvement

HR function areas interest

MS Word

PowerPoint

MS Excel

Education

ILR/HRM program student

Active enrollment as full-time student

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The 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.

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.

Position Scope

• Corning Incorporated is seeking students actively enrolled in ILR, and HR majors to assume intern roles in the Human Resource Function.
• The selected individuals will have the opportunity to work with Human Resource Directors/Managers in one of our business divisions or Centers of Excellences (COEs)
• The interns will gain exposure to strategies, policies and processes within the HR function
• Specific project work will entail partnering with HR and Business leaders in one of the following areas, including but not limited to: Talent Management, Learning and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Recruitment, Legal/ER, Diversity Management, etc. This would provide the opportunity for you to apply your knowledge gained in your education program. This role offers experience in both analytical work and formal presentations.

Program Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Housing assistance
• Travel reimbursement

Intern Activities

• Social and networking opportunities
• Weekly tech talks
• Community involvement

Requirements

• Sophomore, Junior or Master's level (completing 1st year) in ILR/HRM
• Prior HR related work
• To be considered for an internship at Corning Incorporated, you must be actively enrolled at a college or university as a full-time student seeking a bachelor's degree or higher
• Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2027 (May-August 2027) with a graduation date of December 2027 or later
• Be interested in working for Corning, Inc after graduation, if presented with a full-time job opportunity.
• Be willing to work at the proposed job location

Knowledge in

• Industrial and Labor Relations Courses
• Human Resource Courses
• Employment Law Courses
• Statistics and Accounting classes preferred

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal & written communication (including presentation) skills
• Professional attitude and behavior
• Excellent problem-solving capability
• Ability to work independently
• Drive towards continuous process improvement
• Interest in working in different Finance function areas
• Comfortable working on their own and in groups
• Inquisitive and curious
• Personally driven and self-aware
• Comfortable with MS Word PowerPoint
• Ability to conduct data analysis utilizing MS Excel Spreadsheets

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $1,635.00 - $3,185.00 biweekly. Starting pay for the successful applicant is prescribed based on geographic location, nature of position, and year in school.

A job that shapes a life.

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].

Nearest Major Market: Corning