Manufacturing HR Generalist — Growth & People Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

401(k) with company match

Pension program

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Newton/Hickory, NC seeks an HR Generalist to provide front-line HR support for manufacturing operations. You will partner with employees, supervisors, and plant leadership to support employee relations, staffing, onboarding, compliance, workforce administration, and HR reporting in a fast-paced environment.

This entry-level salaried role builds broad HR capability while delivering responsive HR coverage across multiple shifts, with opportunities to contribute to process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, Psychology, or related field.
• 1-3 years in HR, employee support, or related manufacturing context.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line HR support for manufacturing operations.
• Support employee relations, staffing, onboarding, and HR reporting.
• Ensure compliance and workforce administration across shifts.
• Participate in HR projects and process improvements.

Skills

HR knowledge

Employee relations

Staffing

Onboarding

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Corning Incorporated in Newton/Hickory, NC seeks an HR Generalist to provide front-line HR support for manufacturing operations. You will partner with employees, supervisors, and plant leadership to support employee relations, staffing, onboarding, compliance, workforce administration, and HR reporting in a fast-paced environment.

This entry-level salaried role builds broad HR capability while delivering responsive HR coverage across multiple shifts, with opportunities to contribute to process