Plant Administrator and HR Coordinator

Corning•Kennebunk, ME

4d•$62,786 - $86,332•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides administrative coordination and support to Corning’s Kennebunk, Maine plant, including the Plant Manager, operations and functional departments, and HR. As a front-facing role, it is the initial contact for employees, visitors, and customers, providing helpful assistance in person and by phone. The role combines plant administration with human resources coordination, handling confidential information and supporting employee processes, communications, events, and day-to-day office operations.

Requirements

Associate’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems using available resources.
Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
Ability to prioritize and reprioritize work quickly.
Ability to initiate and manage multiple tasks and projects.
Ability to work across all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical and report-creating skills, including querying, running reports, sorting data, and analyzing results.
Demonstrated process development for repeatable results and sustained improvement.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong customer service skills and a high level of professionalism.
Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and executive support to plant leadership, employees, visitors, and customers.
Maintain confidential personnel records, HR files, employee data, and HR-related transactions.
Process new hires, terminations, position changes, job requisitions, I-9s, and onboarding documentation accurately and on time.
Support Day 1 orientation, employee communications, intern activities, recognition programs, and a positive employee experience.
Track leave of absence activity, employee schedule changes, payroll approvals, ATA management, and HR reporting requirements.
Coordinate plant meetings, communication sessions, audits, reviews, special events, and employee and community activities.
Manage calendars, meeting logistics, presentations, catering, room setup, and visitor support.
Maintain office procedures, communications, bulletins, filing, document control, purchasing, expenses, and budget-related support.
Participate in plant teams, employee engagement initiatives, and local community volunteer events.
Work independently and collaboratively, exercising sound judgment, maintaining confidentiality, and meeting performance objectives.