Description

Role Summary: The HR Specialist manages all aspects of data and analytics in support of Human Resources service delivery processes for defined business client groups. This includes managing data entry/editing, position management and reporting/analytics for all core HR processes. The HR Specialist will also lead processes and initiatives related to HR metrics, employee engagement, recruiting, and labor relations. This role requires a process-minded team player with a bias for action and strong attention to detail.

Role Purpose:

• Manages end-user HRIS, position management, and data reporting/analytics processes for plant human resources
• Ensures and assists in implementation/administration of HR programs / processes / policies establishing and reinforcing Corning Values and positive work environment, while complying with all legal and regulatory requirements
• Ensures HR and plant key stakeholders fully understand the value, benefit, and use of HR tools / programs / processes / policies. Manages/ensures standards and guidelines are understood and consistently applied
• Ensures HR programs / processes / policies meet or beat quality and delivery expectations
• Responsible for execution and finalization of hiring processes including salary offers, etc.
• Identifies employee value proposition issues affecting turnover and works with HR manager to identify actions for improvement

Responsibilities:

• Maintains and ensures confidentiality of time and personnel sensitive materials
• Maintains and develops reports and analysis tools, ensures timely updates, and provides organization and distribution of reports for use by human resources managers and business leadership
• Recommends/implements areas for standardization of HR programs / processes / policies, as appropriate, to reduce complexity of administration and associated costs
• Implements HR programs / processes / policies in compliance with current legal and regulatory policies and assesses them to determine the extent to which they support Corning Values and positive work environment
• Gathers and analyzes data on the performance and impact of HR programs / processes / policies, highlights areas of concern or improvement, and creates reports and presentations as requested to ensure achievement of targeted results
• Develops and maintains subject matter expertise through independent research and participation in company / professional groups
• Educates colleagues and customer groups on proper use of HR systems for which he/she is responsible
• Monitors and maintains integrity of data contained in HR systems for which he/she is responsible
• Assists in deployment of HR transformational goals (change management) and required levels of client support
• Provide appropriate council and support to client managers on HR processes/programs and employee relations.

Project Work

• Assist in development of HR process and recruitment materials
• Manages/collect inputs for review of processes related to HR programs/projects/policies (talent reviews, climate survey, etc).
• Provide data reports for leadership as appropriate.
• Maintain databases to track and monitor activity on functional initiatives including talent management, diversity, leadership development training, recognition, etc.
• Lead, organize, schedule and coordinate business meetings and events.
• Develops / implements / maintains key HR process and programs (attendance, recognition, performance, recruiting, etc.)

Criteria for Performance Evaluation:

• Successfully assumes accountability for accurate and timely maintenance of data, knowledge tools and reporting of relevance to the day-to-day operational and long-term strategic needs of the Fairport Human Resources team
• Implements standard procedures and takes initiative to propose modifications to improve workflow
• Independently solves most problems using established and well-defined procedures on basis of examining pertinent facts, while obtaining supervisory input to resolve new types of problems
• Develops learning plan for continual knowledge growth in human resources, data management/analysis and project management

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field, Master’s degree a plus
• 1 - 3 years of relevant experience in Human Resources, preferably in manufacturing environment
• Work experience in administrative and project roles
• High proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, etc.
• Experience navigating and managing HRIS – preferably SuccessFactors based platforms
• Able to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Successful track record in the administration of HR or Business processes or programs
• Successful track record of continuous process/product improvement using defined methodology
• Successful track record in fast-paced work environment (taking initiative, working independently & handling multiple priorities)
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities and be a change agent

Competencies Needed:

• Developing Others
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Self-Development
• Organizational Agility
• Problem Solving
• HR Service Orientation
• HR Technical Capability
• Project Management
• Champion Global Growth
• Communicate and Engage

Additional Specific Position Requirements:

• Broad knowledge of HR policies, processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of HRIS systems both data and reporting
• Strong analytical skills and advanced knowledge of Excel (e.g. the ability to query, run reports, sort data and analyze results)
• Strong Interpersonal skills