HR Regional Partner; On Site - Rochester, NY

Job Overview

The HR Business Partner IV plays a critical role in supporting the rapid growth and operational scaling of the DDN Optics business in Rochester, NY. This role provides both strategic and hands‑on HR leadership to a manufacturing and operations environment undergoing expansion. The position requires on‑site presence, with deep engagement across manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams, supporting a dynamic, high‑growth environment.

• Serve as the primary HR partner to Optics leadership, focusing on plant operations, manufacturing ramp‑up, and workforce scalability.
• Act as a trusted advisor to plant site leadership and business leaders, providing data‑driven insights and guidance on organizational design, talent strategy, and performance.
• Drive workforce planning and headcount ramp strategies in alignment with business growth targets and production timelines.
• Partner closely with Talent Acquisition to ensure timely hiring and pipeline development for critical manufacturing and technical roles.

• Support the end‑to‑end employee lifecycle in a manufacturing environment, including onboarding, engagement, retention, and employee relations.
• Provide hands‑on support during site ramp‑up, including shift structures, workforce deployment, and stabilization of operations.
• Partner with plant leadership to drive a high‑performance, safety‑oriented culture aligned with operational excellence standards.

• Maintain accurate and reliable workforce data to support strategic and operational decision‑making.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze HR dashboards and reports related to headcount, attrition, talent, and workforce trends.
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and governance across HR systems and processes.

• Ensure full compliance with U.S. labor laws, regulatory requirements, and TE policies within a manufacturing setting.
• Support audit readiness, documentation, and corrective action plans where needed.
• Proactively manage employee relations risks, investigations, and resolution fairly and consistently.

• Partner with leadership to identify skill gaps and define targeted development plans, particularly for Manufacturing Operations teams.
• Support training initiatives and continuous improvement programs aligned with TE Operational Advantage (TEOA).
• Drive leadership development, succession planning, and talent reviews for key roles within operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Typically, 7+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, preferably as an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner.
• Proven experience supporting manufacturing or operations environments, ideally in a growth or transformation phase.

• Minimum of 7+ years of HR experience with strong exposure to talent development, employee relations, HR compliance & audit, workforce data / people analytics, and experience within the manufacturing industry.
• Demonstrated ability to design and drive impactful talent development programs aligned with business goals.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Labor Law and its practical application within HR processes.
• Proven expertise in strategic HR business partnering, aligning HR initiatives to business priorities and outcomes.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, and close attention to detail.
• Solid business acumen, resilience, and reliability in fast‑paced and dynamic environments.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and ethical leadership.

• HR Policies, Compliance & Labor Relations
• HR Business Partnering & Consulting
• Talent Management & Succession Planning
• Workforce Planning & Organizational Design
• HR Analytics and Reporting Tools

• Rochester, NY – On‑site presence in a manufacturing/plant setting with active engagement on the floor.
• Collaboration across regional teams with occasional travel.

Values:
Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $113,800 – $142,200 (subject to change dependent on physical location).
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits.

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, and voluntary benefits.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets.