Administrative Assistant, Global Talent Acquisition

Requisition Number: 60506

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 life
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 

Scope of the Position:

• Provide administrative support to the Director and Talent Acquisition department.

Responsibilities:

• Handles and tracks purchase orders and invoices, with follow up on issues and change orders while working collaboratively with internal partners in Accounting, Shared Services and Finance.
• Acts as the U.S. salaried and hourly Employee Referral Program Coordinator, pulling monthly employee referral reports and coordinating with the appropriate parties to ensure timely and accurate payouts.
• Aids in any reporting needs of the department for both internal and external needs.
• Manages creation and updates to internal SharePoint and external career site pages.
• Supports early career planning efforts and campus recruitment teams with on campus event requests and logistics.
• Tracks budget performance and researches/investigates anomalies.
• Consults and partners with both internal clients and external vendors
• Addresses and resolves issues on own and escalates to others as appropriate 
• Provides administrative support through managing calendars, department staff meeting agendas, mail distribution 
• Coordinates department events and activities 
• Responsible for expense reporting for department P-card and events card
• Maintains and orders office supplies within budget restrictions
• Organizes, maintains and retrieves employment files for internal clients
• Assists with travel arrangements

Education and Experience: 

• Associates degree in a business related area or equivalent work experience required
• 5+ years related work experience required

Required Skills:

• Experience working in HR or other similarly highly confidential role required.
• Utilizes network, subject matter experts and other available resources to drive tasks to closure
• Computer Proficiency (HR, Procurement and Accounting systems), Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Corning, NY Headquarters
• Travel is negligible

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Corning Puts YOU First! 

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning. 

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions. 
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.  
• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career. 
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.   
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals. 

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.