Human Resources Business Partner

viaPhoton
  • Naperville, IL
  • $75,000–$90,000 Per Year
14 days ago

Job Description

About viaPhoton

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

viaPhoton builds custom-engineered fiber optic solutions that power AI infrastructure, data centers, and 5G networks for some of the biggest names in tech. 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 dependable, hardworking people who take pride in their work and want to grow with us.

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
  • Support open enrollment and benefits administration
  • Review and complete payroll runs with the support of finance
  • 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
  • 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
  • Experience administering and processing both payroll and benefits
  • Are bilingual in English and Spanish (required)
  • 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

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What's in it for you?

  • Robust health, dental, and vision coverage that starts on day 1
  • 401(k) with 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
  • Click here to view our full benefits overview.

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. Apply today.

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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNaperville, IL
Salary$75,000–$90,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)unmatched
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Business Administrationunmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Distribution Servicesunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Employee Relationsunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Exit Interviewsunmatched
  • FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993)unmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Forkliftunmatched
  • Human Resourcesunmatched
  • Interviewing Skillsunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Multilingualunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Network Operations Centerunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Payroll Administrationunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Performance Managementunmatched
  • Retention Programsunmatched
  • Spanish Languageunmatched
  • Trend Analysisunmatched
  • Worker's Compensationunmatched

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