Human Resources Business Partner

Position Summary   Cellares 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 Responsibilities • Serve as the primary on-site HR contact for employees, managers, and site leadership • Provide support across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee relations, performance support, benefits navigation, and offboarding • Partner with the broader HR team to implement company policies, programs, and initiatives, and ensure site alignment with company standards and initiatives • Support leaders with day-to-day people management needs, including coaching, performance conversations, documentation best practices, and employee engagement • Help establish and improve site HR processes, workflows, and documentation to support consistency, compliance, and scalability • Maintain a visible onsite presence to build trust, accessibility, and strong working relationships across teams and shifts • Support compliance with employment laws, internal policies, training requirements, and audit readiness in partnership with the broader HR team • Assist employees with health benefits, payroll, and leave questions • Provide support for the company-wide Annual Review Process • Maintain compliance with Federal, State, and Local employment laws and regulations • Manage employee relations by addressing and resolving employee issues promptly, effectively, and objectively while complying with applicable laws and policies • Work closely with the People Operations team on onboarding and offboarding Requirements • BS in Human Resources or Business Administration, or relevant experience preferred • 6+ years of experience as a Human Resources Generalist or related position • Experience drafting company policies, processing payroll, and facilitating annual benefits enrollment • Excellent verbal, written, organizational, presentation, and interpersonal skills • Ability to work independently with some formal guidance to set and drive personal and business objectives • Experience 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 population • Ability to work with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality • Great interpersonal skills, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills • Self-awareness, integrity, authenticity, and a growth mindset Cellares 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. This is Cellares 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.