Strategic Director, Employee Relations — Manufacturing

Corning Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 182,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus programs and long-term Incentive

Company-paid pension

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Paid parental leave

Family building support

Fitness benefits

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning is seeking an Employee Relations Director/Senior Manager to provide strategic labor and employee relations support across U.S. manufacturing sites.

You will partner with Operations, HR, and business leaders to promote a positive environment, manage labor relations risk, and align with business objectives. The role requires a Bachelor's in Industrial and Labor Relations or HR, 8+ years in labor relations, experience with multiple locations, and first-chair negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Labor Relations, HR, or related field.
• 8+ years of labor relations or HR experience with significant labor relations responsibility, including plant- and corporate-level experience.
• Experience supporting multiple locations required.
• Strong consultation, facilitation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Labor relations strategy development and collective bargaining experience; first-chair negotiation experience preferred.
• Experience with union contract administration, grievances, arbitrations, and NLRB or other agency proceedings.
• Business acumen, HR service orientation, and project-management skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across corporate, functional, and plant-level leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the corporate Employee Relations representative across assigned manufacturing locations, including represented and non-represented sites.
• Partner with site and corporate leaders to provide consistent labor relations guidance across multiple facilities.
• Lead or support collective bargaining, grievance handling, arbitration strategy, and case preparation.
• Advise leaders on employee relations, labor relations, policies, investigations, and workplace issues.
• Develop and implement employee relations strategies aligned with corporate, business, and plant objectives.
• Partner with HR, Operations, and Legal to address employee relations risks and strengthen labor-management relationships.
• Lead or support efforts to cultivate a positive work environment in U.S. manufacturing locations.

Skills

Labor relations experience

Consultation & facilitation

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation experience

Leadership influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Labor Relations, HR, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Corning is seeking an Employee Relations Director/Senior Manager to provide strategic labor and employee relations support across U.S. manufacturing sites.

You will partner with Operations, HR, and business leaders to promote a positive environment, manage labor relations risk, and align with business objectives. The role requires a Bachelor's in Industrial and Labor Relations or HR, 8+ years in labor relations, experience with multiple locations, and first-chair negotiation skills.