Regional HR Generalist
At a glance
Mid-level HR Business Partner & Generalist role at Corning. Shanghai.
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What you'll do
- Help post openings, arrange interviews and keep candidates informed throughout the hiring process
- Handle onboarding, exits and position changes, while keeping employee records accurate and answering HR questions
- Coordinate training sessions, update training records and gather needs and feedback from plant HR teams
- Track probation reviews and performance cycles, preparing documents and organizing meetings and feedback
- Prepare HR reports and metrics, support regional projects and help keep processes aligned with policy and law
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or a related discipline is preferred
- You bring strong organization and time management, plus clear communication and interpersonal skills
- You can use Microsoft Office and HR systems, and handle confidential information carefully
Who this fits
This role suits someone building or applying general HR experience across recruitment, employee support, training and performance processes. The position is based in Shanghai and supports regional, Greater China, APAC and global HR work.
From the employer
Requisition Number: 76481
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.
Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.
Day to Day Responsibility
• Recruitment Assistance (salaried & hourly):
- Work with Talent Acquisition & HR Shared Service Team to post job req. creation, interview with candidates, and scheduling interviews if needed.
- Communicate interview details and related processes with TA or candidates to ensure a smooth recruitment experience.
- Support the preparation and organization of recruitment data and reports if needed.
• Employee Relations Management:
- Assist the regional HR manager with employee onboarding, termination, position changes and the whole HTR experience.
- Update and maintain employee records and HR information systems to ensure accuracy and completeness from regional perspective.
- Address daily inquiries from employees and provide guidance on HR policies and procedures.
• Training and Development Support:
- Assist in organizing and coordinating internal training sessions, including sending notifications, reserving venues, and managing attendance.
- Maintain & updated regular training records, work with plant HRs to update training needs and collect employee feedback;
- Help create training materials and related reports.
• Reports Dashboard:
- Support the regional related reports by data driven with insight suggestion properly to stakeholders for their decision maker.
• Probation and Performance Management
- Work with global/regional HM and HRM and talent in tracking probation periods, coordinating evaluations, and preparing relevant documentation to ensure timely and accurate completion of the probation process.
- Support the performance review process by organizing meetings, collecting feedback, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Employee Support:
- Address employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits.
- Provide support in resolving employee concerns or escalate issues as needed.
• HR Projects, Initiatives and Digital Tools Usage:
- Support OCS global / APAC / Corning Greater China related projects if needed.
- Support the preparation of HR reports and tracking of key metrics by using digital tools.
• Compliance Support:
- Ensure HR processes comply with company policies and legal regulations.
- Help update and communicate HR policies as required.
• Other:
- Other work assigned by regional HR consultant
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
- Previous overall HR-related experience is an advantage.
Required Skill
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HR software systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Basic knowledge of labor laws and HR practices is a plus.
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.