Manager, Process Alignment

Corning Inc.; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus programs

Pension contributions

Health benefits

Life insurance

Paid time off

EAP

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking an accomplished HR professional to lead process alignment across core HR priorities, annual cycles, governance routines, and operating rhythms.

The role emphasizes influence over authority, requiring clear communication and cross-functional collaboration. You will work with HRBPs, COEs, HR Operations, Communications, and leadership partners to translate priorities into practical, scalable ways of working that improve accountability, execution, and enterprise alignment

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressive HR experience including direct experience with core HR processes and cross-functional delivery.
• Experience in roles such as HR business partner, HR process owner, or HR analyst with process ownership.

Responsibilities

• Leads alignment of key HR processes, annual cycles, and recurring priorities to improve execution across the HR function.
• Oversees the annual HR process calendar, planning rhythms, governance routines, and key forums to improve coordination and follow-through.
• Develops scalable planning tools, trackers, and updates that increase visibility into work, risks, and progress.
• Identifies bottlenecks, overlaps, and breakdowns, implementing practical solutions to reduce friction and improve consistency.
• Clarifies handoffs, roles, interfaces, and escalation points across HR teams to improve cross-functional coordination.
• Strengthens operating discipline across planning, governance, and execution for enterprise-wide HR work.
• Uses data to simplify processes, resolve recurring issues, and apply lessons learned in a matrixed environment.

Skills

HR leadership

Stakeholder management

Influence without authority

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

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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

This role leads process alignment across key HR priorities, annual cycles, governance routines, and operating rhythms. It improves how work moves across HR so priorities, decisions, handoffs, and timelines are clearer, more transparent, and more consistently executed.

Working across HRBPs, COEs, HR Operations, Communications, and leadership partners, the role translates priorities into practical, scalable ways of working that strengthen accountability and follow-through. The role also helps HR operate with greater enterprise alignment, operational excellence, and focus on effective, easy-to-use HR practices.

This role must lead largely through influence rather than formal authority. Success requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to align teams, drive clarity, and improve execution across a matrixed HR environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads alignment of key HR processes, annual cycles, and recurring priorities to improve execution across the HR function.
• Oversees the annual HR process calendar, planning rhythms, governance routines, and key forums to improve coordination, transparency, and follow-through.
• Develops scalable planning tools, trackers, and updates that increase visibility into work, risks, and progress.
• Identifies bottlenecks, overlaps, and breakdowns, implementing practical solutions that reduce friction and strengthen consistency in how recurring HR work is planned, sequenced, and delivered.
• Clarifies handoffs, roles, interfaces, and escalation points across HR teams, improving role clarity and cross-functional coordination among HRBPs, COEs, HR Operations, Communications, and leadership partners.
• Strengthens practical, scalable operating discipline across planning, governance, and execution while supporting a more integrated, enterprise-wide approach to HR work.
• Uses feedback, observations, and available data to identify opportunities to simplify processes, reduce duplication, resolve recurring issues, and apply lessons learned to improve future delivery in a highly matrixed environment.

Experiences/Education - Required

• 7–10+ years of progressive HR experience, including direct experience with core HR processes and cross-functional delivery.
• Experience in roles such as HR business partner, HR process owner, HR analyst with direct process ownership, or similar HR process-focused roles.
• Strong understanding of typical HR processes, annual cycles, governance routines, and cross-functional ways of working.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence in matrixed environments, align stakeholders, and drive outcomes without formal authority.
• Proven ability to translate broad priorities into practical plans, coordination mechanisms, and follow-through.
• Strong leadership presence, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong judgment, organizational capability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify risks, bottlenecks, unclear ownership, and dependency issues early and address them practically.
• Practical, enterprise‑minded approach with strong focus on clarity, collaboration, transparency, and execution.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $94,316.00-$129,685.00 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.

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, 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] .