Labor Relations Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Manage and mitigate employee grievances by ensuring leadership creates an open forum for resolution.
• Educate plant leadership on union contracts and local/state employment laws to ensure compliance.
• Coach and counsel plant management in developing leadership practices to maintain a positive work environment.
• Propose and monitor labor relations policies, including collective bargaining agreements.
• Oversee the plant labor relations team and implement risk management policies to ensure compliance with safety and employment laws.
• Identify employee value proposition issues affecting turnover and develop improvement actions.
• Maintain a presence on the plant floor to monitor the organizational pulse and employee services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Labor/Law Relations, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in HR labor relations specifically in a supervisory role.
• Proven experience managing or coordinating labor relations teams.
• Expertise in managing HR metrics such as absenteeism, disciplinary actions, and turnover.
• Proficiency in verbal and written English.
• Experience organizing and deploying HR labor relation actions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with employee services vendors (e.g., Cafeteria, Transportation, Medical).
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Expertise in labor relations frameworks and navigating complex organizations.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives aligned with business results.
• Food coupons and a structured savings fund in addition to statutory benefits.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage for salaried employees.
• Company-sponsored life insurance and total permanent disability protection.
• Paid time off and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee recognition programs to celebrate exceptional contributions.

About the Company

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. Our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible, from the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space. We are a company built on breakthroughs, driven by people who break through limitations every day.