Business Partner, Human Resources

US PharmaLab Inc.; North Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Vacation days

Job summary

US PharmaLab Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to serve as a strategic advisor across multiple sites. You will align HR initiatives with business goals, lead workforce planning, employee relations, and development programs while ensuring policy adherence and safe, compliant operations.

You will partner with leadership on talent reviews, succession planning, and compensation decisions, supported by HR analytics and change-management efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 7 to 9+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Strong background in employee relations, talent management, and Training & Development.
• Experience in manufacturing or regulated environments preferred.
• HR certifications (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership across sites to align HR strategy with goals.
• Drive workforce planning and organizational design across locations.
• Serve as escalation point for complex employee relations matters.
• Lead performance management and calibration discussions.
• Coach leaders on performance and development.
• Drive talent review and succession planning processes.
• Utilize HR data to inform decisions and improve performance.
• Lead change initiatives and ensure adoption of new processes.
• Support salary planning, promotions, and compensation decisions.
• Ensure efficient HR service delivery across locations.
• Partner with Training to identify skill gaps and capability building.

Skills

Business acumen

Strategic thinking

Influence leadership

Employee relations

Conflict resolution

Analytical skills

Decision making

Communication skills

Leadership

HRIS proficiency

Workforce analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

7 to 9+ years HR experience

HR certifications (PHR, SPHR, SHRM CP/SCP) preferred

Job description

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Business Partner, Human Resources

Full Time Management North Brunswick, NJ, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1603

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

Date

04/2026

Location

1200 Airport Rd., North Brunswick NJ 08902

Title

Business Partner, Human Resources

Department

Human Resources

Reports to

Manager, Human Resources

FLSA (Exempt or Non-Exempt)

Exempt

Role Overview

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor to leadership, aligning HR strategies with business objectives. This role supports multiple business units and/or facilities, ensuring alignment of people strategies, workforce planning, and organizational initiatives across locations. The HRBP drives organizational effectiveness through talent management, employee relations leadership, operational excellence, learning initiatives and data-driven insights while supporting key business priorities and change initiatives.

Areas of Responsibility

Strategic Partnership:

• Partner with leadership across multiple sites/ departments to align HR strategy with operational and organizational goals
• Translate business needs into people strategies, including workforce planning and organizational design
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on all HR-related matters

Workforce Planning & Organizational Effectiveness:

• Support workforce planning, headcount management, and organizational structure alignment across locations
• Identify workforce risks and recommend solutions aligned with business objectives

Employee Relations Leadership:

• Serve as escalation point for complex and high-risk employee relations matters across multiple facilities
• Ensure consistent application of policies and mitigation of legal risks
• Partner with Legal and leadership on sensitive matters

Performance Management & Leadership Development:

• Lead performance management processes and support calibration discussions
• Coach leaders on performance, accountability, and employee development
• Strengthen leadership capability across supported areas

Talent Management & Succession Planning:

• Drive talent review and succession planning processes
• Identify high-potential talent and support development planning
• Partner with leadership on retention strategies and career pathing

HR Analytics & Reporting:

• Utilize HR data (turnover, engagement, workforce trends) to inform decisions
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve business performance
• Identify cross-site trends and opportunities

Change Management:

• Lead and support change initiatives across multiple sites or functions
• Drive communication, alignment, and adoption of new processes

Compensation & Benefits Partnership:

• Support salary planning, promotions, and compensation decisions
• Provide recommendations to maintain competitive and equitable practices

HR Operations Oversight:

• Ensure efficient HR service delivery and alignment across locations
• Partner with HR team members and global teams on initiatives

Training & Organizational Development Partnership:

• Partner with Training/Development functions to identify skill gaps and support capability building
• Support implementation of training initiatives aligned with business needs

Other Responsibilities Including Safety:

• Complies with all job-related safety and training requirements
• Supports multiple facilities and leadership teams, requiring strong influence, adaptability, and strategic thinking

Requirements

Education & Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• 7 to 9+ years of progressive HR experience
• Strong background in employee relations, talent management, and Training & Development
• Experience in manufacturing or regulated environments preferred
• HR certifications (PHR, SPHR, SHRM CP, SCP) preferred

Skills & Ability

• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking
• Ability to influence leadership and drive decisions
• Advanced employee relations and conflict resolution skills
• Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple sites and competing priorities
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and workforce analytics

Physical Requirements (Lifting, etc.):

• Ability to navigate office, lab, and/or plant floor working environments.
• Standard office environment without unpleasant or hazardous conditions. Physical demands involved in office work such as the ability to talk, hear, use hands to handle and feel; work on a computer up to 7 hours a day; close vision required for computer usage.
• Must have the ability to wear applicable personal protective equipment utilized at this site, including safety glasses/goggles, hairnets, lab coats, gloves and safety shoes.

Work Environment (Office, Warehouse, temperature extremes, etc.):

• Ability to navigate office, lab, and/or plant floor working environments.
• Standard office environment without unpleasant or hazardous conditions. Physical demands involved in office work such as the ability to talk, hear, use hands to handle and feel; work on a computer up to 7 hours a day; close vision required for computer usage.
• Must have the ability to wear applicable personal protective equipment utilized at this site, including safety glasses/goggles, hairnets, lab coats and safety shoes.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

USPL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

Benefits And Compensation: Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of USPL. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan. Employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, sick time, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 10 days of vacation the first year, which grows to 12 days starting the second year of employment.

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