HR Regional Partner (On Site - Rochester, NY

HR  Regional Partner (On Site - Rochester, NY)

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Start Date:

6/17/26

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Job Description:

** 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, partnering closely with senior leaders to drive talent outcomes, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and compliance aligned with business priorities.

This position requires on-site presence, with deep engagement across manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams, supporting a dynamic, high-growth environment.

** Key Responsibilities*
* ** Strategic HR Business Partnership*
* -    Serve as the primary HR partner to Optics leadership, with a strong focus 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.

** Manufacturing & Workforce Execution*
* -    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.

** Workforce Data Management & Analytics*
* -    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.

** HR Compliance & Risk Management*
* -    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.

** Talent Development & Organizational Capability*
* -    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.

** What your background should look like:*
* ** Education & Experience*
* -    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

** What Your Background Should Look Like*
* -    Minimum of 7+ years of HR experience with strong exposure to:

o     Talent Development

o     Employee Relations

o     HR Compliance & Audit

o     Workforce Data / People Analytics

- Experience with in the Manufacturing industry.

-    Demonstrated ability to design and drive impactful talent development programs aligned with business goals.

-    Strong knowledge of US 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…