HR Business Partner

bluecrux; Millburn (NJ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

12 holidays and 26 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)

Full health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Bluecrux is seeking an HR Business Partner in Millburn, NJ, to support the growth of our U.S. operations. As a trusted advisor, you will collaborate with leaders to enhance employee engagement and align HR practices with business objectives.

You will manage core HR processes, lead HR projects, and develop policies that reflect both organizational needs and local market requirements. The role offers excellent benefits, including a competitive salary and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist.
• Experience in managing operational HR responsibilities and strategic HR initiatives.
• Strong experience handling complex employee relations and performance management cases.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the trusted HR Business Partner for U.S. leadership and employees.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle for the U.S. business.
• Lead or contribute to HR projects improving organizational effectiveness.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Talent management

HR policies

Organizational development

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or related field

Master’s degree or relevant HR certifications

Job description

At Bluecrux, we’re growing our U.S. business—and people are at the heart of that growth. As an HR Business Partner, you’ll be the trusted HR advisor for our U.S. organization, partnering closely with leaders and employees to create an engaging, high-performing workplace. You’ll balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution, ensuring our people practices support both business objectives and an exceptional employee experience.

Working closely with our global HR team, you’ll translate global HR initiatives into the U.S. context while bringing local market expertise, credibility, and pragmatism. From coaching managers through complex people situations to leading HR projects and strengthening our policies and processes, you’ll play a key role in helping Bluecrux continue to grow in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with Business Leaders

• Serve as the trusted HR Business Partner for U.S. leadership and employees.
• Coach managers on employee relations, performance management, onboarding, offboarding, wellbeing, and organizational topics.
• Participate in management discussions to ensure people considerations are embedded in business decisions.
• Build trusted relationships by providing practical, balanced, and business‑oriented HR advice.

Own Core HR Processes

• Manage the full employee lifecycle for the U.S. business across a broad range of HR activities.
• Lead individual employee cases related to performance, wellbeing, mobility, and other people matters.
• Support payroll and compensation processes in collaboration with our Reward team and HR Operations.
• Ensure HR policies and processes are applied consistently while maintaining an excellent employee experience.

Drive HR Projects & Organizational Change

• Partner with the European HR team to implement Talent Management and broader HR initiatives.
• Lead or contribute to HR projects that improve processes, employee experience, and organizational effectiveness.
• Support change management activities and help managers successfully adopt new HR initiatives.
• Translate business needs into practical HR solutions.

Build & Improve HR Policies

• Develop, adapt, and maintain HR policies that reflect both business needs and local U.S. market requirements.
• Continuously identify opportunities to simplify, improve, and scale HR processes.
• Monitor external HR trends and recommend improvements where appropriate.

Act as the HR Point of Contact

• Serve as the primary HR contact for the U.S. organization across a broad range of people topics.
• Collaborate closely with HR colleagues across Europe to ensure alignment and knowledge sharing.
• Provide guidance while knowing when to leverage specialist expertise from internal HR teams.

About you

You are a credible HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders and helping organizations grow through their people. You combine strong business acumen with empathy, pragmatism, and ownership, allowing you to confidently navigate both strategic conversations and day‑to‑day HR challenges. You thrive in fast‑growing environments where no two days are the same, enjoy working across cultures, and naturally build trusted relationships at every level of the organization.

Experience

• 5–10+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or similar broad HR role.
• Experience partnering directly with business leaders across multiple HR domains.
• Professional services, consulting, technology, or similarly fast‑paced knowledge‑based environments strongly preferred.
• Experience managing both operational HR responsibilities and strategic HR initiatives.
• Experience leading or contributing to HR projects and organizational change initiatives.
• Experience handling complex employee relations and performance management cases.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or relevant HR certifications are a plus.

Skills

• Strong knowledge across multiple HR disciplines, including employee relations, performance management, talent management, HR policies, and organizational development.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence, coach, and challenge managers constructively.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt messages for different audiences.
• Solid project management and change management capabilities.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends, assess people risks, and translate insights into action.
• Able to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with international teams.
• Experience working across European and U.S. organizations is a plus.
• You feel connected with and are ready to represent our company values: dig deep, own it, come together, move fast and be kind!
• You are willing to work in a hybrid model, spending at least three days per week in our Millburn, NJ office.

Enjoy outstanding benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance bonuses
• 12 holidays and 26 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance: 100% of employee premiums covered, 50% for dependents
• Basic life insurance at no cost, with optional additional coverages
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for tax‑free medical expenses
• 401(k) retirement plan with fixed employer contributions

About us

At Bluecrux, we transform supply chains into smart, efficient value chains through a blend of expert consulting and cutting‑edge technology. We collaborate closely with industry leaders like Johnson & Johnson, GSK, Bridgestone, AkzoNobel, Beiersdorf, Oatly, and many more—creating partnerships that drive meaningful impact. With a global presence across Europe, the United States, and APAC, we’re committed to shaping the future of value chains, one success story at a time.

Behind every successful transformation is a great team. Our HR organization partners closely with the business to create an environment where talented people can thrive, grow, and make an impact. As our U.S. business continues to expand, we’re investing in local HR expertise to support our employees, strengthen our managers, and help shape the next chapter of Bluecrux’s growth.