Hybrid Director, People Business Partner

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About the role

  • Director of People Business Partner at GRAIL focusing on organizational growth and shaping company culture. Pioneering cancer detection technologies in a hybrid role based in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

  • Partner closely with the SVP of Development and Operations as a trusted advisor on people and organizational matters
  • Design and implement organizational structures that scale with business growth
  • Drive change management initiatives that help teams adapt and thrive
  • Solve complex employee relations (ER) issues with fairness, legal compliance, and thoughtful care
  • Guide leaders on performance management, development, coaching, compensation, team, and organizational effectiveness initiatives
  • Facilitate and drive all core people programs, including performance reviews, calibrations, compensation planning, engagement surveys, succession planning, talent reviews, and workforce planning
  • Build trusted relationships across all levels to foster stronger collaboration and enhance employee engagement
  • Utilize HR data and analytics to deliver actionable insights and inform evidence-based decision-making
  • Support employees in both exempt and non-exempt roles with tailored HR strategies
  • Collaborate with Site Lead, Facilities, Safety, Security, IT, and Site Operations to maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging workplace
  • Partner on site-wide initiatives such as safety drills, training, and audits through an HR lens
  • Embed the company’s mission, vision, and values into daily employee experiences
  • Foster community and belonging through engagement programs

Requirements

  • 15+ years of progressive People Partner experience, including direct support of lab teams consisting of employees in both exempt and non-exempt roles; currently operating at a Director level or equivalent
  • Proven success in influencing and advising senior leaders, especially during organizational shifts or transformations
  • Strong project management skills with a proven ability to develop, lead, and oversee cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution
  • Deep experience with change management, organizational design, and enabling leadership effectiveness
  • Skilled in coaching and development of people managers and leadership teams
  • Strong understanding of employee relations, HR compliance, and employment law, with the ability to manage complex employee relations matters and drive timely, thoughtful resolutions
  • Experience supporting operations, technical, scientific, or life sciences teams is highly preferred
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution—no task is too big or too small
  • Proficiency with people analytics and tools like Google Sheets, Slides, or HRIS platforms (Workday preferred)
  • High emotional intelligence, integrity, and a growth mindset
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or HR certifications are a plus

Benefits

  • Participate in an annual bonus plan tied to company and individual performance
  • Long-term incentive plan to align company and colleague success over time
  • Flexible time-off
  • 401k with a company match
  • Medical, dental, vision plans
  • Carefully selected mindfulness offerings

Job title

Director, People Business Partner

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$167,000 - $239,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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