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Administrative Assistant

Corning

Christiansburg, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Jul 2026

💰 $86,332/yr($62,786/yr – $86,332/yr)

About the role

Requisition Number: 76124

The 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. 

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

In this role, you will ensure the administration of HR programs, processes, and policies. We look for you to establish and reinforce Corning Values and positive work environment, while complying with all legal and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the plant manager and staff i.e. manage calendars, make travel arrangements, coordinate executive visits and arrangements, manage plant visitors, prepare presentations, manage group visits i.e. tours, etc.
Provide event coordination for facility, i.e. training events, outside plant visits, celebrations, service award events, etc.
Provides data reporting and analysis various functions, i.e. financial head counting, recognition reporting, time to fill openings, plant service, annual staffing, etc.
HR/Payroll administrator for A&T and M&P employees. SME on Kronos system, clears payroll for facility, audits time, instructs supervisors on use and questions, Monitors holiday and shift patterns for accuracy, etc.
Develops plant communication and training calendars, publishes to organization.
Acts as one of the first points of contact for employees on general requests.
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.
Recommends areas for standardization of HR programs / processes / policies, as appropriate, to reduce complexity of administration and associated costs.
Builds HR reputation through value-added interactions with customers.
Responsible for analysis and reporting of data contained in the HR systems with a strong focus on training
Assigns appropriate confidentiality status to materials and may take action to ensure compliance.
Independently solves most problems on basis of examining pertinent facts.
In addition to maintaining internal customer relations, may interact with external contacts.
Other duties as assigned

Experiences/Education - Required

Associates Degree in related field
Prior administrative experience in a professional or manufacturing/plant environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Process development for repeatable results and sustained improvement.
Able to initiate and handle multiple tasks and projects as necessary.<