Samsung is restructuring its U.S. operations as it prepares to move its North American headquarters from New Jersey to Texas, a transition that will result in job cuts and relocation offers for some employees.
Samsung Electronics America filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice in New Jersey.
The notice covers 739 employees at operations in Englewood Cliffs and Berkeley Heights, NJ.
The filing lists “transfer of operations” as the reason for the workforce action and states that employment terminations are expected to begin on September 30 and continue through October 14.
The notice also shows that the workforce changes are not limited to straightforward layoffs.
Samsung said in the filing that operating units at its Englewood Cliffs facility will close in connection with the company’s U.S. headquarters relocation to Texas.
Employees who are not offered relocation or who decline an offer will have their employment terminated.
The company also said an organizational realignment will lead to additional employment terminations at its Berkeley Heights facility and among some remote workers.
A number of employees are being offered the opportunity to relocate to the same position in Texas, according to the filing.
Samsung restructures U.S. operations
“As announced earlier this year, Samsung Electronics America Inc. is undergoing a business transformation designed to better support the company’s long-term growth strategy and future business needs,” a Samsung spokesperson told TheStreet.
“As part of this transformation, certain employees have been offered the opportunity to relocate to our future North American headquarters in Plano, Texas. At the same time, we are optimizing parts of the organization across multiple locations to ensure our roles and functions align to key business priorities.”
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Samsung said the changes are part of a broader effort to reshape its U.S. operations to align with future business needs.
The company is relocating its North American headquarters to Plano, where Samsung already has a significant corporate presence.
The company also said the relocation is designed to create greater “One Samsung” alignment and operational synergies across the business.
Samsung shifts headquarters less than a year after opening New Jersey office
The relocation comes less than a year after Samsung formally opened its new North American headquarters in Englewood Cliffs.
Samsung celebrated the opening of the New Jersey office on Sept. 22, 2025, with roughly 1,200 employees based at the facility.
The office replaced the company’s longtime headquarters in nearby Ridgefield Park, where Samsung had operated since 1992, and continued its presence in Bergen County, which dates back to 1985.
The relocation follows Samsung’s recent opening of a new North American headquarters in Englewood Cliffs.
Now, less than a year later, operating units at the Englewood Cliffs facility are set to close as Samsung shifts its North American headquarters to Plano, Texas.
The company already has an established presence in Plano.
In 2018, Samsung announced plans to consolidate its North Texas employees into a 216,000-square-foot campus at Legacy Central, bringing together teams that had previously worked across offices in Plano and Richardson.
Samsung said its latest headquarters move is intended to increase collaboration across its businesses, support future innovation in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, and improve operational efficiency.
“Samsung Electronics America is evolving its U.S. operations to better align with the future of technology, innovation, and business transformation,” a Samsung spokesperson told TheStreet.
Samsung offers relocation to some workers
Some workers are being offered the opportunity to relocate to Texas, while others will lose their jobs as Samsung closes operating units and reorganizes parts of the business.
The WARN filing states that employees covered by the notice will be paid wages for the required notice period and will receive severance in accordance with New Jersey WARN requirements.
Some employees may also be eligible for additional severance.
Accrued but unused paid time off will be paid out under company policy, and some employees may be offered a COBRA health-insurance subsidy.
“Samsung is committed to supporting affected employees throughout this transition,” a Samsung spokesperson told TheStreet.
“Eligible employees are being provided opportunities to explore relocation options where available, and impacted employees will receive transition support consistent with company policies and applicable requirements.”
Samsung said it remains committed to its U.S. business despite the restructuring.
“Samsung remains deeply committed to the United States and will continue to make investments across the country that build a stronger foundation for innovation, operational excellence and sustainable growth.”
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