HR Business Partner
About the role
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.
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.
Job Requirements
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
You have 5–10+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or similar broad HR role.
You have experience partnering directly with business leaders across multiple HR domains.
Your professional services, consulting, technology, or similarly fast-paced knowledge-based environments experience is strongly preferred.
You have experience managing both operational HR responsibilities and strategic HR initiatives.
You have experience leading or contributing to HR projects and organizational change initiatives.
You have experience handling complex employee relations and performance management cases.
Education
You have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
A Master's degree or relevant HR certifications are a plus.
Skills
You have strong knowledge across multiple HR disciplines, including employee relations, performance management, talent management, HR policies, and organizational development.
You have excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence, coach, and challenge managers constructively.
You have strong communication skills with the ability to adapt messages for different audiences.
You have solid project management and change management capabilities.
You have an analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends, assess people risks, and translate insights into action.
You are able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
You are comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with international teams.
You have experience working across European and U.S. organizations is a plus.
Why join us?
Dynamic team environment
Experience a supportive, motivated work culture.
Growth and development
Take initiative and grow with us. We provide ample opportunities to enhance both your personal and professional skills while encouraging you to be your authentic self.
Career advancement
Thrive in a workplace that offers numerous growth opportunities. We prioritize your personal and professional development and ensure there's always room for innovation and individuality.
Inclusive and friendly culture
We value each team member's contributions and recognize you by your first name. Our culture breaks down barriers and focuses on your unique talents.
Engaging team activities
Enjoy a variety of team events, including annual Bluecrux weekends, monthly last Friday gatherings with drinks, team-building exercises, and other fun activities.
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.