HR Specialist, Fairport

Corning•Village of Fairport, NY

3d•$67,200 - $92,400

About The Position

The HR Specialist provides additional HR support to the Fairport site, which serves approximately 425 employees, including manufacturing personnel, contingent labor, and support staff. The role supports the standing HR Manager with employee relations matters, leaves of absence, hiring challenges, and staffing, primarily for hourly and contingent workers. The specialist partners with plant leaders and the HR Manager on objectives and initiatives aligned with business strategy. The position serves as the HR point of contact for four to five of Fairport’s nine departments and acts as a first responder for talent and people-related matters. It supports a positive employee-relations environment and compliance with Corning’s Code of Conduct, Values, plant policies, and work rules. The role also contributes to corporate, division, and plant projects and leads or supports site-level talent, performance, and improvement initiatives. Corning describes its HR function as providing integrated talent management and scalable HR programs aligned to business needs. The posted salary range is $67,200 to $92,400, assuming full-time status. Starting pay depends on job-related factors. The position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

At least 2 years of HR experience.
Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills for all layers of the organization.
Ability to lead and promote change and continuous improvement.
Ability to manage daily tactical work alongside strategic short-, medium-, and long-term initiatives.
Self-starter who is eager to learn.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field; a focus on Human Resources Management or Industrial/Labor Relations is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing environment experience.
Focus in Human Resources Management or Industrial/Labor Relations.
Master’s degree.
HR certification.
Knowledge or experience with LEAN, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.
Strong project management skills.
Strong investigative skills and understanding and application of due process.

Responsibilities

Drive positive employee relations to maintain a union-free environment.
Serve as the HR point of contact for four to five of the nine Fairport departments.
Ensure compliance with Corning’s Code of Conduct and Values and monitor and uphold Fairport Plant Policies and Work Rules, including attendance rules.
Own and/or support HR initiatives across corporate, division, and plant projects.
Support Fairport HR Greenbelt Projects and support and lead V2A strategy and initiatives.
Lead hourly PDR and ASR processes.
Support and at times lead site hiring and onboarding processes.
Act as the first responder for talent- and people-related matters and work closely with the HR Manager on findings.
Partner with plant leaders and the HR Manager on objectives and initiatives tied to business strategy.
Provide HR support for employee relations matters, leaves of absence, hiring challenges, and staffing, primarily for hourly and contingent labor.

Benefits

Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
401(k) matching contributions; combined retirement contributions can reach 7% to 12% of pay depending on age and years of service.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Family building support.
Fitness benefits.
Company-paid life insurance.
Disability benefits.
Disease management programs.
Paid time off.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Recognition program.