Requisition Number: 78226
Role PurposeThe Plant HR Manager serves as a strategic and hands-on business partner to the Winston-Salem plant leadership team. This role is responsible for leading and administering a broad range of human resources functions, including talent management, compensation, benefits, employee relations, equal employment opportunity, organizational development, affirmative action, staffing, and health and safety support programs.
The successful candidate will align HR strategies and initiatives with business objectives while fostering an engaging, compliant, and high-performing workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities- Partner with plant leadership and the Winston-Salem HR team to align people strategies, workforce initiatives, and HR priorities with operational and business goals.
- Manage and execute core HR processes, including talent planning and development, leadership training programs, performance management, Performance Development Reviews (PDR), Annual Salary Reviews (ASR), compensation planning, diversity initiatives, educational assistance, and monthly headcount reporting.
- Lead the site's training and development function, including leadership of the training and development team, employee training programs, leadership development initiatives, and New Employee Orientation (NEO) for employees and contractors.
- Own and execute the Winston-Salem culture strategy, supporting employee engagement, team effectiveness, organizational development, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with business leaders to identify workforce and organizational needs and develop or deliver training programs that address operational challenges.
- Manage contractor processes, including onboarding, compliance requirements, and monthly contractor headcount tracking.
- Lead the staffing and hiring process to support workforce plans and plant operational needs.
- Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures in accordance with business needs and applicable laws.
- Lead preparation for internal and external audits and ensure the site remains compliant with HR-related requirements.
- Administer the site's Rewards and Recognition program, including tracking monthly program spending.
- Manage the Affirmative Action Plan and ensure all required documentation, reporting, and compliance activities are maintained.
Experiences/Education - Required- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, with 7-8+ years of progressive HR experience; or
- Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, with 4-7+ years of progressive HR experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of human resources practices, policies, and applicable federal and state employment laws.
- Experience supporting a manufacturing, plant, industrial, or similarly fast-paced operational environment is strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach.
- Strong leadership, coaching, change management, and employee relations capabilities.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all organizational levels.
- Ability to drive process improvements, support organizational change, and promote a positive workplace culture.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet-based tools.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $124,078.00 - $170,608.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.
A job that shapes a life. Corning offers you the total package. Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
- As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning's total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
- Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
- Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That's why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
