Plant Administrator and HR Coordinator
At a glance
Mid-level HR Business Partner & Generalist role at Corning. Kennebunk · $62,786–$86,332 base.
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What you'll do
- Support plant leaders and staff, while welcoming employees, visitors and customers in person and by phone
- Keep personnel files current and process hiring, departures, job changes, requisitions, I-9s and onboarding paperwork
- Track leave, schedule updates, payroll approvals and HR reports, and help run orientation and employee recognition
- Arrange plant meetings, audits and events, including calendars, presentations, catering, room setup and visitor logistics
- Handle office records, bulletins, purchasing and expense support, while coordinating communications and community activities
What you bring
- An associate degree plus at least two years of relevant work experience
- Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint for the role’s administrative and reporting work
- Strong customer service and professionalism, with discretion when handling sensitive employee information
Who this fits
This role suits someone who can shift priorities, manage several tasks, and work across organizational levels while contributing independently and as part of a team. The position is based in Kennebunk, Maine, and does not support immigration sponsorship. It combines plant administration with HR coordination and employee-facing support.
From the employer
Requisition Number: 78916
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.
As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.
Role Purpose
This position is responsible for providing administrative coordination and support to the Kennebunk, Maine Plant which includes Plant Manager, as well as operations and functional departments, and the HR department. Front facing role that serves as the initial contact to provide welcoming, helpful assistance to employees, visitors, and customers both in person and on the phone.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide administrative and executive support to plant leadership, employees, visitors, and customers.
• Maintain confidential personnel records, HR files, employee data, and HR-related transactions.
• Process new hires, terminations, position changes, job requisitions, I-9s, and onboarding documentation accurately and on time.
• Support Day 1 orientation, employee communications, intern activities, recognition programs, and a positive employee experience.
• Track leave of absence activity, employee schedule changes, payroll approvals, ATA management, and HR reporting requirements.
• Coordinate plant meetings, communication sessions, audits, reviews, special events, and employee/community activities.
• Manage calendars, meeting logistics, presentations, catering, room set-up, and visitor support.
• Maintain office procedures, communications, bulletins, filing, document control, purchasing, expenses, and budget-related support.
• Participate in plant teams, employee engagement initiatives, and local community volunteer events.
• Work independently and collaboratively while exercising sound judgment, maintaining confidentiality, and meeting performance objectives.
Experiences/Education - Required
- Associate’s Degree with 2+ years of relevant work experience
- Must have strong attention to detail.
- Requires ability to troubleshoot and problem solve using available resources.
- Able to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
- Ability to quickly prioritize and re-prioritize work streams.
- Able to initiate and manage multiple tasks and projects as necessary.
- Ability to work across all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical/report creating skills (e.g. the ability to query, run reports, sort data and analyze results)
- Demonstrated process development for repeatable results and sustained improvement.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Must have strong customer service skills and carry themselves with a high level of professionalism.
- Must be proactive and self-motivated, but also comfortable to work as part of the team.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $62,786.00 - $86,332.00 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.
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, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
- 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.
We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.