Strategic HR Process Alignment Lead

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

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