Human Resources Business Partner, Cellares
$90-180k
+ Stock options
Office located in Bridgewater, NJ
Cell therapy manufacturing services provider
Be an early applicant
Cell therapy manufacturing services provider
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$90-180k
+ Stock options
Office located in Bridgewater, NJ
201-500 employees
Company mission
To accelrete access to life-saving cell therapies.
Role
Who you are
- 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
- 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
What the job involves
- 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
- 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
Our take
There is a significant need for efficient, scalable manufacturing of cell therapies in the biopharmaceutical industry. As demand for advanced treatments like CAR T-cell therapies rises, traditional manufacturing methods often struggle with scalability, high costs, and process failures, limiting patients' access to these lifesaving therapies.
In response, Cellares has developed the CEll Shuttle platform, an automated system designed for high-throughput cell therapy production. The Cell Shuttle can manufacture 16 batches simultaneously, cutting batch costs by up to 50%. By integrating advanced technologies for flow cytometry and cell sorting, Cellares enhances operational efficiency, providing comprehensive solutions that accelerate access to therapies.
Partnering with industry leaders like Kite, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Cabeletta Bio further strengthens its market position, showcasing the platform's potential impact. Along with over $355M in funding and a commercial-scale facility in New Jersey, Cellares is well-prepared to scale operations and meet global demand, positioning itself for future growth in the evolving cell therapy landscape.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
44% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Jan 2026
$257m
SERIES D
Aug 2023
$255m
SERIES C
Total funding: $612m
Company benefits
- Holidays & Flexible Vacation
- Parental Leave
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- 401k + Company Match
- Catered Onsite Meals
- Premium Technology
- EV Charging
- Professional Development
Company HQ
The East Side, South San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Fabian Gerlinghaus
(Co-Founder & CEO)Graduated from the University of Munich with a Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering. Prior to co-founding Cellares in 2019, they were the CHief Innovation officer at Synthego.
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