Human Resources Business Partner

viaPhoton; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with 4% match

Flexible PTO

10 paid holidays

Monthly team events

Job summary

viaPhoton is seeking an HR Business Partner to support our manufacturing team with compliance, culture, and employee relations. You will partner with frontline leaders to foster fair, legally compliant practices on the floor and drive retention initiatives.

Responsibilities include handling investigations, leave programs, and performance coaching, while ensuring OSHA and employment-law compliance. This onsite role at our Naperville facility offers growth and a team-first culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR/related field is preferred but not required.
• 2+ years in HR business partner, employee relations, or generalist HR in manufacturing or distribution.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish; strong knowledge of employment law and compliance.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Ensure facility compliance with federal, state, and local employment law, including OSHA recordkeeping and 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

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Employee relations

Employment law knowledge

Workplace investigations

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Who We Are

We are changing the norm by being customer-focused, technology-led. viaPhoton 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.

Who We Are

We are changing the norm by being customer-focused, technology-led. viaPhoton 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.

About the Role

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

What You'll Bring

• 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

What's in it for you?

• 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
• Monthly team events

Location

Naperville, IL

Schedule

Mon–Fri | Onsite

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 viaPhoton, 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.