Are you passionate about turning ideas into reality, embracing ownership, and working at the forefront of connectivity? Join viaPhoton and be part of a culture that thrives on fearless innovation, teamwork, and continuous growth, where learning, unlearning, and relearning are part of the journey.
This dynamic role offers significant ownership and responsibility. We’re looking for individuals who excel in environments where their contributions make an impact, are hungry to learn, and are energized by meaningful work that drives company growth while accelerating their career. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
viaPhoton is on an ambitious mission to revolutionize how critical digital infrastructure is manufactured and deployed. Best-in-class data centers and telecom providers need fiber optic solutions delivered in weeks, not months — whether that’s for AI infrastructure, 5G networks, or next-generation broadband. We’re reimagining fiber optic manufacturing for the AI era. Manufacturing is no longer just an operations challenge, but an automation and speed-to-market problem that customers urgently need solved. In 5 years, we’ve grown to a team of over 200 and added top Hyperscalers to our growing customer base. We’ve only just gotten started — our ambition is to become the market leader of the $40+ billion connectivity industry.
We seek candidates who will be culture contributors and who align with our core values:
Responsible for delivering hands-on HR support across the full employee lifecycle at viaPhoton's Naperville facility. This role partners closely with operations and frontline leadership to drive compliance, employee relations, performance management, and workforce development in a fast-growing manufacturing environment.
Manage employee relations matters including complaints, investigations, and corrective discipline, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes.
Ensure facility-level compliance with federal, state, and local employment law, including OSHA recordkeeping, workplace safety standards, and regulatory reporting.
Administer and support leave programs including FMLA, Workers Compensation, and ADA accommodations, coordinating with payroll and benefits as needed.
Serve as a point of contact for payroll inquiries, benefits administration, and employee wellness programs, triaging issues and connecting employees with the appropriate resources.
2+ years of experience in an HR Business Partner, Employee Relations, or generalist HR role, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
Working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance including OSHA, FMLA, Workers Compensation, ADA, and EEO requirements.
Professional Development – We’re committed to your growth, offering resources, career development, and a culture where your voice is heard.
Ready to Build the Future?
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.
