Manager, HR Communications

Requisition Number: 67264

 

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

 

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

 

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

 

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, and automotive 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 

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning and Alignment
  • Work with the Chief of Staff, Human Resources, to set and deliver on HR’s overarching communications plan, in line with the HR strategy and annual operating priorities
  • Drive greater HR communications alignment, purpose, and impact in employee communications to support the overall employee experience
  • In partnership with the Head of Business Process Execution and Effectiveness, drive employee engagement around key HR initiatives and programs to support the success of the Springboard strategy and key HR annual processes.
  • Position Corning as a leader in the field of HR, through the creation and management of a comprehensive executive communications plan for the CHRO and HRLT, including advising and pursuing opportunities related to thought leadership
• Communications Development and Execution
  • Develop and execute strategy to measure communications effectiveness, reach, and engagement
  • Oversee the delivery of HR functional communications, including the delivery of quarterly communications meetings, a biweekly newsletter, and any other key communications vehicles as recommended for increased engagement and understanding
  • Share and reinforce annual workplace culture survey results, and action plans, including regular HR leadership narratives to employees
  • Position Corning as an employer of choice and inspire current and prospective employees about the value of working at Corning through the building, strengthening, and leveraging of Corning’s employee value proposition (EVP) messaging and content internally and externally
  • In partnership with the Chief Diversity Officer and the DE&I office, support Corning’s efforts to create a workplace where all belong and have the ability to grow their career. This involves creating content for internal and external audiences, according to the annual DE&I calendar and the annual report

Additional Responsibilities

• Collaboration and Engagement
  • Drive and maintain strong connections and collaboration between Corporate Communications and business unit communications for HR communications activities
  • Connect with, and delegate to, key subject matter experts in Corporate Communications to support the delivery of impact-based communications plans.
  • Act as the communications representative offering strategic counsel on emerging reputational issues, as required
• Leadership and Development
  • Supervise and develop the Senior Communications Specialist, HR with an emphasis on skill-building and leadership development
  • Work closely w