HR & People Programs Partner #4712

Responsibilities:

People Business Partnering:

 

Act as the primary liaison between PBPs supporting functional leadership and employees at our RTP site ensuring consistent two-way communication alignment of programs to local needs and effective execution.

Partner with functional PBPs to localize training content employee and leadership programs and talent frameworks to meet the unique needs of RTP employees and managers.

Provide proactive coaching and guidance to managers to strengthen leadership effectiveness and team performance.

Partner with RTP site leadership including the People Business Partner Director to foster a positive high-performing and values-driven workplace culture.

Drive execution of annual HR cycles including talent reviews compensation planning performance management and employee engagement initiatives.

Guide leaders through employee relations matters including investigations conflict resolution and policy interpretation. Partner with functional PBPs to escalate complex cases and ensure alignment with company-wide practices and local compliance requirements.




Employee Development & Talent Experience:

 

Partner with the Talent Management team to deliver employee and leadership development programs ensuring content is relevant and tailored for RTP employees at all levels.

Lead an engaging values-aligned new hire onboarding program that fosters connection and belonging from day one.

Serve as a culture ambassador for the RTP site activating company values through in-person experiences events and communication moments.

Partner with the Head of Culture Community & Engagement to implement employee experience strategies establish feedback loops and drive progress on site-specific culture and engagement goals.

Manage internal culture communications (digital signage Slack newsletters) to amplify key initiatives and stories that strengthen connection.

Support action planning and implementation stemming from employee listening tools (e.g. Voice of GRAIL survey).

These responsibilities summarize the role’s primary responsibilities and are not an exhaustive list. They may change at the company’s discretion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Business Administration Organizational Psychology or a related field with 8 + years of relevant human resources experience; or a Master’s degree with 5 + years of relevant experience.
  

• Proven experience implementing leadership development and employee engagement strategies.

• Hands-on experience with WorkDay is highly preferred.
  

• Strong consulting coaching and facilitation skills with the ability to influence leaders at all levels.
  

• Experience in high-growth fast-paced industries such as life sciences technology or healthcare.
  

• Strong understanding of HR practices and employment law.
  

• Excellent communication and project management skills; able to manage multiple priorities with precision and professionalism.
  

• High emotional intelligence adaptability and a deep passion for culture-building and belonging.
  

• An energetic presence and the ability to foster connection both in person and virtually.

Physical Demands & Working Environment:

• Hours and days may vary depending on operational needs.

• Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary.

• Some lifting (up to 25 pounds) may be necessary

• Ability to travel 5 % as required

What We Do

GRAIL is a healthcare company whose mission is to detect cancer early when it can be cured. GRAIL is using the power of high-intensity sequencing population-scale clinical studies and state-of-the-art computer science and data science to enhance the scientific understanding of cancer biology and to develop and commercialize pioneering products.

Why Work With Us

Everything we do is guided by our mission to detect cancer early when it can be cured. It’s the reason we’re here and it’s no small task. The right people make all the difference. That’s why we’re looking for those who strive to share their knowledge contribute their skills inspire each other and commit to something bigger than themselves.

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