HR Specialist, Solar in Hemlock, MI
Job title: HR Specialist, Solar in Hemlock, MI at Corning
Company: Corning
Job description: Requisition Number: 68760The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us.Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what's possible. How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations - not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.Come break through with us.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.Role PurposeEnsures plant establishes and maintains a positive work environment and operates as “One Corning” in support of Corning's values. Assists in achieving or beating budgetary objectives in support of top quartile performance objectives while maintaining appropriate levels of HR service delivery. Assists in successful implementation of global HR business processes within the plant. Ensures plant compliance with HR-related legal and regulatory guidelinesKey Responsibilities
- Effectively deploys hiring process for hourly workers and temporary employees.
- Educates plant leadership on union contracts and local and state employment law to ensure compliance with contracts and applicable personnel management laws.
- Manages and mitigates employee grievances by ensuring supervisors and leadership are creating an open forum for discussion and resolution of plant issues.
- Coaches and counsels plant management in development and demonstration of leadership and management practices required to establish and maintain a positive work environment.
- Resolves employee relations issues fairly and consistently that protects the plant's needs to operate effectively and efficiently.
- Educates plant employees on shared service and third-party vendor capabilities to increase use and benefits of these services.
- Takes ownership of specific HR initiatives that support the effective operations of the organization by developing and/or delivering HR programs (e.g., attendance tracking, training, communications).
- Tracks and documents employment issues and requests (e.g., FMLA, workers compensation) as required for procedural and legislative purposes.
- Identifies employee value proposition issues affecting turnover and works with Plant HR Manager to identify actions for improvement.
- Establishes and maintains a presence on the plant floor to keep a read on the organization's pulse.
- Implements appropriate risk management policies and procedures to ensure plant compliance with safety requirements and local, state, and federal employment laws.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or Organization Development, labor relations or equivalent.
- At least 2 + years of HR experience (generalist/specialist)
- Successful track record of performance in Plant HR Specialist or Center of Excellence (COE) role.
- Experience resolving employee's relations issues and conflicts.
- Manufacturing knowledge and experience and an understanding of how HR can have an impact.
- Experience with tracking FMLA, W/C, and DIS.
- Experience deploying safety and training initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
- As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.
- Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
- 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.
- 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.