HR Generalist

Corning•Hickory, NC

2d•$63,000 - $86,625•Onsite

About The Position

The global Human Resource (HR) Function provides an integrated talent management system that delivers a workforce that is Corning's competitive differentiator in the global marketplace. HR provides service offerings that align solutions to business challenges by ensuring the programs are Effective, Efficient, Global, Scaleable, and Repeatable. Corning’s Values are operationalized by the HR Function through the facilitation of Talent Management offerings, as well as programs and processes that aid in making Corning’s Values visible. Position Summary: The Human Resources Generalist provides front-line HR support for manufacturing operations. This role partners with employees, supervisors, managers, and plant leadership to support employee relations, staffing, onboarding, compliance, workforce administration, employee engagement, and HR reporting. As an entry-level salaried role, the position is designed to build broad HR capability while providing responsive, visible support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, Industrial Relations, Engineering, or related field.
1-3 years of experience in Human Resources, employee support, recruiting, administration, leadership, customer service, or manufacturing support.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn HR systems and reporting tools.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive information.
Willingness and ability to work a second-shift schedule

Nice To Haves

HR internship, co-op, or early-career manufacturing HR experience.
Experience supporting hourly employees or multi-shift operations.
Exposure to employee relations, recruiting, attendance administration, leave coordination, or HR compliance.
SHRM-CP or PHR certification, or interest in pursuing HR certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as an approachable HR resource for hourly and salaried employees regarding company policies, procedures, benefits, payroll-related questions, and workplace concerns.
Conduct initial fact-finding for routine employee relations issues and escalate complex or sensitive matters to the appropriate HR leader.
Support investigations involving attendance, conduct, policy compliance, workplace concerns, and employee complaints.
Partner with supervisors to address performance concerns, corrective action documentation, and consistent application of expectations.
Promote a positive work environment through employee engagement, recognition, communications, and morale initiatives.
Support employee engagement committees, plant events, communication campaigns, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Participate in HR projects, process improvements, standard work development, and implementation of enterprise or site-level HR programs.
Support hourly workforce administration, including transfers, promotions, shift changes, job changes, organizational updates, and employee status changes.
Partner with supervisors and operations leaders to maintain accurate staffing records, shift assignments, and department rosters.
Assist with attendance administration, absence tracking, trend identification, and follow-up documentation.
Support return-to-work activities related to leave, workplace restrictions, accommodations, or modified duty in partnership with HR leadership and other required stakeholders.
Provide visible HR coverage for employees working across multiple shifts and departments.
Support job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communications, selection documentation, and pre-employment processes.
Participate in job fairs, community outreach, school partnerships, and recruiting events as needed.
Support a positive transition for new employees into the manufacturing environment.
Support compliance with applicable employment laws, company policies, record retention requirements, and internal HR procedures.
Assist with HR documentation for audits, training records, policy reviews, and compliance requests.
Handle employee information with discretion and maintain confidentiality in all HR-related matters.
Support processes related to EEO, FMLA, ADA interactive process documentation, wage and hour administration, and required postings or communications as applicable.
Support with Environmental Health and Safety, supervisors, and HR leadership to reinforce a strong safety culture.
Assist with documentation and follow-up for workplace incidents when HR support is needed.
Support return-to-work coordination, restrictions tracking, and accommodation follow-up processes.