What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Regional Partner (On Site - Rochester, NY) position at TE Connectivity?
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
- 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.
- 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:
o Employee Relations
o HR Compliance & Audit
o Workforce Data / People Analytics
- Experience within 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 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
- 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
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Job Locations:
780 Salt Road
Webster, New York 14580-9709
United States
Salary : $113,800 - $142,200