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Date: Jul 31, 2026
Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831
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Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 76938
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.
The global Human Resource (HR) Function provides an integrated talent management system that delivers a workforce that is Corning's competitive differentiator in the global marketplace.
HR provides service offerings that align solutions to business challenges by ensuring the programs are Effective, Efficient, Global, Scaleable, and Repeatable. Corning’s Values are operationalized by the HR Function through the facilitation of Talent Management offerings, as well as programs and processes that aid in making Corning’s Values visible.
Role Purpose
The Director, Learning & Development is responsible for leading learning and leadership development for Corning employees and leaders worldwide. This position manages a team and is a key thought leader and advisor to senior leadership on talent development, organizational upskilling and learning innovations. This position reports to Corning’s VP, Talent Management.
Key Responsibilities
Co-create and execute an impactful Learning & Development strategy in close partnership with business leaders, aligned with Corning’s business priorities, growth trajectory, and global workforce needs
Partner with business and HR leaders to shape future-focused learning and leadership development solutions that are adaptive, business-relevant, and integrated into the flow of work.
Partner closely with business leaders to assess needs, prioritize investments, and orchestrate learning solutions for employees across geographies, roles, specialties, and tenures, ensuring solutions evolve with changing business needs.
Drive innovation across the function by translating emerging trends and business priorities into practical, scalable solutions, building stakeholder alignment and adoption along the way.
Leverage innovative delivery methods—from in-person programs and virtual training to digital platforms—to maximize reach, engagement, and behavioral change, while aligning delivery choices to business context, learner needs, and operational realities.
Integrate advanced technologies such as AI, immersive learning, and analytics to enhance learning impact, speed, and efficiency, while bringing leaders and teams along in adoption and ensuring solutions are practical and relevant to the business.
Experiences/Education - Required
Proven Experience: 15+ years in a senior Talent Development, Learning leadership, or HR Business Partner role
Bachelor's degree required
Experience in a global and matrixed environment with a diverse workforce
Strategic Vision: Deep understanding of business needs and priorities and how to continuously develop talent in a dynamic environment
Collaborative Leadership: Strong ability to work with senior stakeholders, lead global team, and align diverse perspectives.
Data-Driven Approach: Skilled in leveraging data and analytics to measure impact, refine programs, and drive continuous improvement.
Experiences/Education - Desired
Advanced degree in Organizational Development, Learning & Development, Human Resources, Business, or related fields preferred.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $172,964.00 - $237,826.00 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.
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
[email protected].
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