Human Resources Generalist

Corning Incorporated; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 63,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

Long-term incentives

Company-paid pension

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The Human Resources Generalist at Corning Incorporated in Winston-Salem, NC supports manufacturing operations with employee relations, staffing, onboarding, and HR reporting in a fast-paced environment.

As an entry-level salaried role designed to build broad HR capability, you will assist with recruiting, worker records, compliance, and safety initiatives across shifts, with opportunities to grow within Corning's global HR programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Psychology, Organizational Development, Industrial Relations, Engineering, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in Human Resources, employee support, recruiting, administration, leadership, customer service, or manufacturing support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn HR systems and reporting tools.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive information.
• Willingness and ability to work a second-shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provides front-line HR support for manufacturing operations and partners with employees, supervisors, managers, and plant leadership to support employee relations, staffing, onboarding, compliance, workforce administration, employee engagement, and HR reporting.
• Supports employees with HR questions, workplace concerns, investigations, and performance issues; promotes engagement, communication, and morale.
• Manages employee changes, staffing records, attendance tracking, and return-to-work support; provides HR coverage across shifts and departments.
• Assists with recruiting activities, candidate coordination, and new hire onboarding.
• Supports HR compliance, documentation, audits, and confidential recordkeeping.
• Assists with workplace incident follow-up, safety support, accommodations, and return-to-work processes.
• Contributes to employee events, process improvements, and HR program implementation.

Skills

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/PSY/OrgDev/Industrial Relations/Engineering or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

HR reporting tools

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.

Requisition Number: 76976
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. Corning’s Businesses Are Ever-evolving To Best Serve Our Customers, Industries, And Consumers. Today, We Accelerate And Transform Life Sciences, Mobile Consumer Electronics, Optical Communications, Display, Automotive, And Solar Markets. We Are Changing The World With

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

The Human Resources Generalist provides front-line HR support for manufacturing operations. This role partners with employees, supervisors, managers, and plant leadership to support employee relations, staffing, onboarding, compliance, workforce administration, employee engagement, and HR reporting. As an entry-level salaried role, the position is designed to build broad HR capability while providing responsive, visible support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Supports employees with HR questions, workplace concerns, investigations, and performance issues
• Helps promote engagement, communication, and morale

Workforce Administration

• Manages employee changes, staffing records, attendance tracking, and return-to-work support
• Provides HR coverage across shifts and departments

Recruiting and Onboarding

• Assists with recruiting activities, candidate coordination, and new hire onboarding

Compliance and Records

• Supports HR compliance, documentation, audits, and confidential recordkeeping

Safety and Accommodations

• Assists with workplace incident follow-up, safety support, accommodations, and return-to-work processes

HR Projects

• Contributes to employee events, process improvements, and HR program implementation

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, Industrial Relations, Engineering, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in Human Resources, employee support, recruiting, administration, leadership, customer service, or manufacturing support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn HR systems and reporting tools.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive information.
• Willingness and ability to work a second-shift schedule

Experiences/Education - Desired

• HR internship, co-op, or early-career manufacturing HR experience.
• Experience supporting hourly employees or multi-shift operations.
• Exposure to employee relations, recruiting, attendance administration, leave coordination, or HR compliance.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification, or interest in pursuing HR certification.

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.

• 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.

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] .