Global Reward Programs Director @ Corning

Requisition Number: 79530

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. 

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, automotive, and solar 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 light
Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

Lead the design, governance, transformation, operational execution, and communication of global reward programs so they support business strategy, operate with strong controls, meet applicable requirements, and are understood and implemented consistently across the organization. Build simpler, standardized, and scalable enterprise solutions by redesigning end-to-end processes and responsibly applying digital capabilities, automation, and AI-enabled workflows to improve decision quality, efficiency, and stakeholder experience.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and evolution of global programs — including salary planning and short- and long-term incentives — translating Total Rewards strategy into clear program architecture, governance and implementation plans.
Maintain global governance, including decision rights, controls, approvals, exceptions, documentation and audit readiness; interpret requirements with Legal, Compliance, Tax, Finance and regional Total Rewards teams.
Lead annual compensation cycle planning, execution, and ongoing operations, ensuring accurate, timely and controlled outcomes.
Own the multiyear compensation transformation roadmap, simplifying end-to-end workflows, standardizing enterprise practices and building scalable digital solutions.
Prioritize automation and AI-enabled workflow opportunities across compensation program delivery, including data validation, scenario execution, employee and manager guidance, and process improvement.
Reimagines processes rather than automating complexity; uses technology, automation and AI-enabled workflows to create simpler, standardized and scalable solutions
Partner with the Market Intelligence & Analytics team to define program data requirements and apply its benchmarking, analytics and insights to program design, execution and evaluation.
Lead communication and change strategies for reward programs and transformation initiatives, including toolkits, employee communications, training and HR guidance.
Lead and develop the team, building capability in compensation, process excellence, digital fluency and responsible AI.
Partner with senior HR, Finance and business leaders on major compensation, process, technology and investment decisions.

Experiences/Education - Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics or a related field, or equivalent experience
10+ years of progressive compensation or Total Rewards experience, including global program design and operational leadership
Experience leading complex enterprise compensation cycles or programs across multiple geographies and stakeholder groups
Experience leading end-to-end process transformation, including redesign, technology enablement, operating model change, adoption and benefits realization
5+ years of people leadership experience, including experienced professionals and/or managers
Deep knowledge of reward program design, governance, market practice, controls, data requirements and implementation
Experience influencing senior leaders on decisions with significant financial, employee, organizational or technology implications

Experiences/Education - Desired

Master's degree or recognized compensation qualification (e.g., CCP, GRP)
Experience with global HR technology, compensation platforms, data-enabled workflow and reporting tools, and large-scale change
Experience evaluating or implementing AI or intelligent automation in HR, compensation or another controlled business process
Familiarity with responsible AI, data governance, privacy, information security and controls
Experience in a large, matrixed multinational organization

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $176,386.00 - $242,531.00 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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