Plant HR Manager

Corning•Village of Fairport, NY

1d•$124,078 - $170,608•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, Scalable, 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. Role Purpose: Ensures plant has the right number and type of talent required to execute plant strategy and achieve desired business results Ensures plant realizes required levels of employee productivity and performance excellence required to execute plant strategy and achieve desired business results Ensures plant establishes and maintains a positive work environment and operates as “One Corning” in support of Corning’s Values Assists in achieving or beating plant budgetary objectives in support of top quartile cost performance objectives while maintaining appropriate levels of HR service delivery Ensures the successful implementation of global HR business processes within the plant Ensures plant compliance with HR-related legal and regulatory guidelines Scope of Position: Contributing member of the plant staff; guides and influences decisions with the staff and support and partnership with the plant manager Responsible for labor and employee relations for a unionized, hourly workforce of 250 employees as well as a salaried workforce associated with one or more client groups. Works closely with plant staff and HR team to develop and deploy processes and policies that are consistent across the business unit. Responsible for plant recognition management to support a positive work environment and continuous improvement of employee satisfaction.

Requirements

BS Degree in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development or Labor Relations or equivalent qualification/experience
At least 5 years of HR experience (generalist/specialist) or equivalent
Labor relations experience in unionized manufacturing facility
Strong functional HR knowledge
Expert communication (verbal and written) and documentation skills
Effective at conflict resolution, negotiation, and investigations
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Results Oriented
Organized, efficient
Self-starter capable of developing creative solutions
Strong leadership skills
Process driven
Team focused
Process and performance Improvement focus
Effective listener with strong coaching skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in related area and/or HR certifications
First line supervision/experience
Successful track record in the deployment of global HR business processes or programs
PE Greenbelt certification
Work experience in designing and implementing effective organization structures and work processes that improve plant ability to achieve desired results— product start up, expansion, or mature business optimization
Knowledge of employment laws and policies

Responsibilities

Employee relations leader for the facility and the identified client groups.
Leads and manages labor relations efforts for unionized workforce with coordination with the plant HR consultant, plant manager and operations leadership
Site deployment of HR, ER, and LR strategies.
Coordinate and calibrate efforts with HR colleagues and leadership across the business unit to build processes in support of the vision of "one complex".
Develop and deploy people movement and recruiting strategies in collaboration with HR and operations leadership across the complex.
Manage the site-specific selection, recruitment, and orientation processes with plant HR team.
Develop site-specific policies, procedures, and guidelines aligned with applicable laws, regulations, and labor agreements.
Partner with Division HR and plant leadership to identify and implement a compelling employee value proposition that enables recruitment and retention of needed talent.
Effectively deploy HR shared service delivery model in support of HR transformational goals and required levels of client support
Collaborate closely with Division HR to understand and implement HR programs that drive standardization across the division while ensuring plant business needs are met
Function as the voice of the plant customer to HR to ensure that the type and level of services provided fully support achievement of plant business objectives.
Lead and educate plant management in development and implementation of required programs and processes to drive a positive work environment through plant management and supervisors.
Resolve employee relations issues in a fair and consistent manner that recognizes employee needs and protects the need to operate in an effective and efficient manner.
Establish and maintain a presence on the plant floor to keep a read on the pulse of the organization.
Responsibility for the Annual Training budget and deployment/coordination of education and training for the facility; partnering with training manager for the plant
Responsible for the coordination and staffing of contingent workforce.