HR Coordinator, Erwin & IDM

Corning•Town of Erwin, NY

3d•$51,491 - $70,801

About The Position

The HR Coordinator for EMC serves as the site’s primary people partner, supporting employees and leaders across the employee lifecycle in a manufacturing environment. The role combines employee services, talent acquisition and onboarding, employee relations, leave and benefits administration, compliance, workforce analytics, HR technology, and process improvement. The coordinator works with Corning’s HR shared-services team, the Plant HR Manager, site Medical team, benefits administrator, and site and division leaders. Corning provides training on its HR platforms and encourages responsible use of AI and automation to improve HR processes. The position offers a full-cycle foundation in HR, visibility with site and division leadership, experience in people analytics and HR technology, and mentorship and development from an experienced plant HR team and Corning learning resources. The experience may support future growth into HR Business Partner, Talent Acquisition, People Analytics, or HR Operations roles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 1 year of HR or administrative experience; internships, co-ops, and relevant campus roles count.
Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills and the ability to use data to draw and communicate conclusions.
Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential employee information.
Approachable, responsive communication skills and the ability to build trust with employees and leaders.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PowerBI, Access, or other reporting tools.
Experience using AI tools to streamline or automate a process.
Exposure to HRIS or HCM systems, leave administration, or manufacturing environments.
A process-improvement mindset, including Lean or Six Sigma experience or curiosity about improving processes.
Basic business and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

Serve as the main point of contact for employee questions, personnel records, and HR transactions, coordinating with Corning’s HR shared-services team.
Become the local resource for HR systems, including HCM, time-and-attendance, staffing, and recruiting platforms.
Coordinate hiring and onboarding for hourly and salaried employees, including offer paperwork, compliance, new-hire orientation, and announcements.
Partner with the Plant HR Manager to ensure the site has the talent needed to deliver its strategy.
Build and present HR analytics, including headcount, workforce trends, and recognition data, for site and division leadership.
Identify manual processes for automation and use AI tools and PowerBI responsibly to improve HR processes.
Partner with the site Medical team and benefits administrator to manage workers’ compensation, FMLA, and disability cases accurately and carefully.
Help maintain compliance with employment laws and regulations and implement global HR processes locally.
Lead HR initiatives such as attendance programs, training, and employee communications from development through delivery.
Help conduct employee surveys, focus groups, and manager conversations, and contribute to a workplace grounded in Corning’s values.

Benefits

Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
Matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan; total company retirement contributions can reach 7% to 12% of pay, depending on age and years of service.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Paid parental leave and family-building support.
Fitness benefits.
Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
Disease management programs.
Paid time off.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Recognition program.