Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business PartnerCellares is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to support our Bridgewater, New Jersey IDMO Smart Factory. This role is part of the broader Human Resources team and serves as the on-site HR resource for employees and leaders while helping establish scalable HR practices as the site grows.The role partners closely with site leadership to support a 24/7 operating environment, providing hands-on employee support, manager coaching, and consistent application of company policies and priorities. The Human Resources Business Partner balances operational execution with business partnership and continuous improvement.The ideal candidate thrives in environments where structure is being built, enjoys collaborating with operations leaders, and brings sound judgment, operational discipline, and a service-oriented mindset. Candidates should be comfortable supporting a fast-paced, mission-driven organization and addressing a broad range of evolving HR and operational needs.ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary on-site HR contact for employees, managers, and site leadershipProvide support across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee relations, performance support, benefits navigation, and offboardingPartner with the broader HR team to implement company policies, programs, and initiatives, and ensure site alignment with company standards and initiativesSupport leaders with day-to-day people management needs, including coaching, performance conversations, documentation best practices, and employee engagementHelp establish and improve site HR processes, workflows, and documentation to support consistency, compliance, and scalabilityMaintain a visible onsite presence to build trust, accessibility, and strong working relationships across teams and shiftsSupport compliance with employment laws, internal policies, training requirements, and audit readiness in partnership with the broader HR teamAssist employees with health benefits, payroll, and leave questionsProvide support for the company-wide Annual Review ProcessMaintain compliance with Federal, State, and Local employment laws and regulationsManage employee relations by addressing and resolving employee issues promptly, effectively, and objectively while complying with applicable laws and policiesWork closely with the People Operations team on onboarding and offboardingRequirementsBS in Human Resources or Business Administration, or relevant experience preferred6+ years of experience as a Human Resources Generalist or related positionExperience drafting company policies, processing payroll, and facilitating annual benefits enrollmentExcellent verbal, written, organizational, presentation, and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently with some formal guidance to set and drive personal and business objectivesExperience supporting HR in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.Candidates should be comfortable operating in highly regulated, audit-ready settings and partnering with leaders and employees across multiple shifts in a 24-hour operation, including both exempt and non-exempt populationAbility to work with integrity, professionalism, and confidentialityGreat interpersonal skills, negotiation, and conflict resolution skillsSelf-awareness, integrity, authenticity, and a growth mindset$90,000 - $180,000 a yearCellares total compensation package contains competitive base salaries, highly subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, 401(k) Matching, Onsite lunches, and Stock options. All displayed pay ranges are approximate, negotiable, and location dependent.Cellares is the first Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO) and takes an Industry 4.0 approach to mass manufacturing the living drugs of the 21st century. The company is both developing and operating integrated technologies for cell therapy manufacturing to accelerate access to life-saving cell therapies. The company's Cell Shuttle integrates all the technologies required for the entire manufacturing process in a flexible and high-throughput platform that delivers true walk-away, end-to-end automation. Cell Shuttles will be deployed in Cellares' Smart Factories around the world to meet total patient demand for cell therapies at global scale. Partnering with Cellares enables academics, biotechs, and pharma companies to accelerate drug development and scale out manufacturing, lower process failure rates, lower manufacturing costs, and meet global patient demand.The company is headquartered in South San Francisco, California with its commercial-scale IDMO Smart Factory in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The company is backed by world-class investors and has raised over $355 million in financing.Leveling will be based on overall experience, education, and demonstration of knowledge throughout the interview process.