HR & People Programs Partner #4712

Our mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. We are working to change the trajectory of cancer mortality and bring stakeholders together to adopt innovative, safe, and effective technologies that can transform cancer care.

We are a healthcare company, pioneering new technologies to advance early cancer detection. We have built a multi-disciplinary organization of scientists, engineers, and physicians and we are using the power of next-generation sequencing (NGS), population-scale clinical studies, and state-of-the-art computer science and data science to overcome one of medicine’s greatest challenges.

GRAIL is headquartered in the bay area of California, with locations in Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and the United Kingdom. It is supported by leading global investors and pharmaceutical, technology, and healthcare companies.

For more information, please visit grail.com

We are seeking a dynamic, hands-on Human Resources professional to serve in dual capacities as a People Business Partner and a member of our Talent Management team. This role is located at our Durham, North Carolina site (referred to as RTP), which houses our state-of-the-art laboratory. This blended role is ideal for an HR professional who thrives across a wide variety of HR functions.

In this role, you will partner closely with leaders and employees across multiple functions to provide proactive, day-to-day HR support. You will serve as the on-the-ground People Business Partner (PBP), collaborating closely with functional PBPs to align the local execution of HR initiatives with broader people strategies.

In parallel, you will be a key member of the Talent Management and Experience team, driving culture-forward initiatives that bring our values to life through onboarding, employee and leadership training, engagement efforts, and community-building programs that foster connections across the site.

This is a high-impact individual contributor role, ideal for an HR professional who thrives in both strategic and hands-on work—balancing operational excellence with culture and engagement impact. This role requires on-site presence at least four days per week, with occasional travel to our Northern California headquarters.

You will work on-site full-time (5-days a week) at our office located in Durham, North Carolina. 

Expected full time annual base pay scale for this position is $118K-$156K. Actual base pay will consider skills, experience and location.

This role may be eligible for other forms of compensation, including an annual bonus and/or incentives, subject to the terms of the applicable plans and Company discretion. This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire; the actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as the candidate’s qualifications. Employees in this role are also eligible for GRAIL’s comprehensive and competitive benefits package, offered in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. This package currently includes flexible time-off or vacation; a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; medical, dental, and vision coverage; and carefully selected mindfulness programs.

GRAIL is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a workplace where every individual can thrive, contribute, and grow. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, , or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Additionally, GRAIL will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable law and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact us at rc@grailbio.com if you require an accommodation to apply for an open position.

GRAIL maintains a drug-free workplace. We welcome job-seekers from all backgrounds to join us!