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.
Job Description Acknowledgement
I have read and understand the job requirements, responsibilities, and expectations set forth in the job description provided for my position. I attest that I can perform the essential job functions as outlined with or without any reasonable accommodation.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field
- 7 to 9+ years of progressive HR experience
- Strong background in employee relations, talent management, and Training and Development
- Experience in manufacturing or regulated environments
- HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP
- 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
- Ability to navigate office, lab, and plant floor environments
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment
What We Do
US Pharma Lab, founded in 1996 and headquartered in North Brunswick, New Jersey, has grown into a significant global player, earning the reputation of being a leader in quality, consistency, and innovation in the nutraceutical industry. Today, the company spans the globe with a manufacturing imprint of over 500,000 sq. ft. within its NSF cGMP-certified and US FDA-audited facilities strategically located in the United States and China. In 2023, US Pharma Lab was acquired by Biofarma Group, a prominent full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) based in Italy. Biofarma Group specializes in developing, producing, and packaging a wide range of products, including food supplements, medical devices, probiotic-based drugs, and cosmetics. With over 1,500 employees and a network of eight manufacturing sites across Europe, America, and Asia, Biofarma Group ensures a truly global offering.
