Senior Talent Management and HR Business Partner #4343

GRAIL; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering healthcare company in the UK is seeking an experienced Associate Director to function as the HR Business Partner for their London site. This role involves HR leadership, talent management, and developing effective training programs to cultivate leadership within the organization. Applicants should have over 10 years in HR, with substantial experience in leadership development and a solid understanding of UK employment laws.

Benefits

Annual bonus plan

Long-term incentive plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 in an HRBP role.
• Experience in designing and delivering leadership development.
• Understanding of UK employment law and HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR Business Partner for the UK site.
• Develop and deliver leadership strategies and training programs.
• Monitor and update payroll submissions with local finance.

Skills

HR leadership

Consulting

Coaching

Facilitation

Emotional intelligence

Education

Master's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

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 organisation 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 Menlo Park, 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, experienced, and hands-on Associate Director to serve in a dual capacity as the HR Business Partner (HRBP) for our UK site and as a member of our Talent Management team, working with us to further define and embed our talent frameworks that supports the business in driving strong organizational performance and building a strong internal pipeline. This blended role is ideal for a strategic HR professional who thrives in both operational and enterprise-level talent development work.

You’ll be a member of the UK Senior Leadership Team, serve as a trusted advisor to UK-based leaders and employees, deliver full-spectrum HR support, and drive and embed talent development programs across the organization. As the organization grows, this role will also be responsible for leading efforts, alongside our US-based Talent Acquisition team, to manage full lifecycle recruiting efforts.

This role requires 3 days onsite at our central London UK location - 210 Euston London NW1 2DA.

Responsibilities

• HR Business Partner – UK Site
• Act as the primary HRBP for our UK site, providing proactive HR leadership and support across all facets of the employee lifecycle.
• Support employee engagement and foster a positive workplace culture as part of the UK Senior Leadership Team.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the UK senior leadership team and employees, offering guidance on employee relations, performance management, talent planning, and organizational design.
• Keep abreast of and ensure compliance with local employment laws and maintain alignment with global GRAIL policies and practices.
• Drive local hiring efforts in partnership with the US-based Talent Acquisition team.
• Monitor and update monthly payroll submissions in collaboration with the local finance partner.
• Oversee annual reviews of UK benefits offerings and manage UK benefits suppliers and advisers, in collaboration with the Total Rewards team.
• Manage employee relations matters with a balanced, solutions-focused approach, as necessary, in collaboration with the ER and Legal functions.

• Talent Management
• As part of our Talent Management team (TMX), participate in the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of our global talent management programs with initial focus on our management & leadership development across all levels (emerging, mid-level, and senior leaders). Specifically, this will include:
• Developing Leadership Strategies: Creating comprehensive plans to cultivate leadership qualities within the organization.
• Designing and Delivering Training: Developing and delivering training programs, workshops, and resources to improve leadership skills.
• Managing Programs: Implementation and facilitation of leadership development programs, including timeline adherence.
• Assessing: Evaluating the effectiveness of leadership development initiatives and making adjustments as needed.
• Collaborating with Stakeholders: Working with TMX team members, People Business Partners, and other stakeholders to align leadership development goals.
• Promoting a Leadership Culture: Fostering a culture that values and supports leadership development throughout the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in an HRBP role.
• Proven experience designing and delivering leadership development strategies and programs.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR practices.
• Strong consulting, coaching, and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a hybrid or geographically dispersed team environment.
• Experience in a high-growth, fast-paced environment (life sciences, technology, or healthcare preferred).
• High degree of emotional intelligence, adaptability, and business acumen.

• Highly Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working in a global HR function or with international teams.
• Certification in coaching or leadership assessments (e.g., StrengthsFinder, Hogan, MBTI, Korn Ferry, DiSC).
• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, or related field or equivalent

Based on the role, colleagues may be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan tied to company and individual performance, or an incentive plan. We also offer a long-term incentive plan to align company and colleague success over time.

GRAIL is an Equal Employment Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other legally protected status. We will reasonably accommodate all individuals with disabilities so that they can participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. GRAIL maintains a drug-free workplace.

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