Director HRBP Global Footprint

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. Job Overview HRBP Director, Footprint The HRBP Director, Footprint is the strategic HR leader responsible for the people and organizational workstream for global manufacturing footprint initiatives, including site expansions, transfers, capacity growth projects, acquisitions, and new site establishment. This role partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Legal, and HR Centers of Excellence to translate business expansion strategies into workforce, organizational, and HR execution plans. The incumbent leads all HR activities from location assessment and business case development through site launch, ramp-up, and operational stabilization. Job Requirements Footprint Strategy & Site Expansion Partner with business and operations leaders on manufacturing footprint and expansion strategies. Assess labor markets, talent availability, workforce costs, and HR-related risks for new locations. Support site selection, acquisitions, transfers, and expansion activities through workforce due diligence and planning. HR Program Leadership Lead the HR workstream for global footprint and new site projects. Develop and execute HR launch plans aligned with business milestones. Ensure workforce, leadership, HR infrastructure, and compliance readiness prior to startup. Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition Design workforce plans, organization structures, and hiring strategies. Partner with Talent Acquisition to build workforce pipelines and support rapid scaling. Ensure critical leadership and operational roles are filled to meet ramp-up requirements. Talent, Culture & Organizational Effectiveness Build leadership capability, succession plans, and talent development frameworks. Drive employee engagement, retention, and culture integration. Lead change management initiatives supporting business transformation and growth. HR Operations & Governance Establish HR processes, policies, systems, and governance for new sites. Ensure readiness of payroll, onboarding, benefits, employee services, and HR technology. Partner with Legal and Compliance to ensure adherence to local employment regulations. Stakeholder & Team Leadership Influence senior leaders and manage cross-functional stakeholder alignment. Coordinate HR Centers of Excellence and shared services to deliver project objectives. Develop HR capabilities and support transition to local HR leadership teams following site stabilization. Success Measures Successful launch and stabilization of new manufacturing sites. Achievement of workforce readiness and hiring milestones. Delivery of workforce plans aligned with business growth objectives. Effective HR governance, compliance, and operational readiness. Strong employee engagement, leadership capability, and workforce stability. What your background should look like Education Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree or MBA preferred. Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field preferred. Experience 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience. Significant experience supporting global manufacturing operations. Proven success leading site expansions, greenfield projects, organizational transformations, or large-scale workforce initiatives. Experience working across multiple countries and cultures. Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and lead cross-functional programs. Core Competencies Strategic Workforce Planning Manufacturing HR Leadership Organization Design & Effectiveness Talent Acquisition & Workforce Scaling Leadership Development & Succession Planning Change Management & Transformation Employee & Labor Relations HR Operations & Compliance Executive Influence & Stakeholder Management Program & Project Leadership Competencies SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)