Human Resources Business Partner

We are changing the norm by being customer-focused, technology-led. via Photon is reimagining fiber optic manufacturing for the AI era. We design and deliver custom-engineered, end-to-end fiber connectivity solutions for the data centers, 5G networks, and AI infrastructure shaping the next decade, and our customers need them in weeks, not months. In five years we've grown to a team of 200+ and 4x'd our revenue in the last year alone, and we're just getting started.

We're looking for people who want to do their best work with a team that's moving fast.

You ll be the trusted HR resource for our manufacturing team, supporting everything from compliance to culture. Working closely with frontline leaders, you ll build relationships across the floor and make sure our facility operates with both excellence and fairness.

• Manage employee relations, including complaints, investigations, and corrective discipline with fair, consistent, legally compliant outcomes
• Conduct exit interviews, process separations, and identify trends to inform retention strategies
• Make sure the facility stays compliant with federal, state, and local employment law, including OSHA recordkeeping and workplace safety standards
• Administer and support leave programs including FMLA, Workers Compensation, and ADA accommodations, coordinating with payroll and benefits
• Partner with managers on 90-day reviews, performance management coaching, and documentation
• Facilitate required training (harassment prevention, forklift certification) and serve as a bilingual point of contact on the floor

• Have a bachelor s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (a plus, but not required)
• Have 2+ years in an HR Business Partner, Employee Relations, or generalist HR role, preferably in manufacturing or distribution
• Are bilingual in English and Spanish
• Know employment law and HR compliance including OSHA, FMLA, Workers Compensation, ADA, and EEO
• Have conducted workplace investigations and handled separations with discretion
• Are organized with careful attention to detail and can manage multiple priorities at once
• Robust health, dental, and vision coverage that starts on day 1
• 401(k) with 4% match, vests immediately after a 90-day waiting period
• Flexible PTO that grows over time
• 10 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays

Compensation: $75,000 - $90,000 base, plus annual bonus

We re building something big, and we want good people along for the ride. If that sounds like you, we d love to hear from you.

At via Photon, we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We reinforce this through our core values and beliefs as well as our processes and strategic goals. We remind team members to seek various viewpoints, learn and be hungry with curiosity, and gain trust.

We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions based on merit and qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, health condition, genetic information, marital or family status, military or veteran status, socioeconomic background, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We provide reasonable accommodations and adjustments throughout the hiring process. If you need one, please let us know. Any personal data you share with us is handled confidentially and in line with applicable data protection law.

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