Director, HR Business Partnerships

Immunome, Inc. • Bothell, WA

11h • $199,635 - $242,000

About The Position

Immunome is seeking a strategic, collaborative, hands-on Director, HR Business Partnerships to help shape and scale its people strategy as the company advances innovative cancer therapies. Reporting to the Head of HR, the Director will initially serve as a strategic partner to business leaders and establish Immunome’s dedicated HR Business Partnership function. As the organization grows, the role may build, lead, and develop a team of HR Business Partners.

The Director will advise senior leaders across scientific, clinical, technical, and corporate functions, translating business priorities into practical people strategies that support organizational effectiveness, leadership capabilities, talent development, and business performance. Working with HR colleagues and leaders across the company, this person will help establish a proactive, consistent, business-oriented approach to HR partnership.

The position includes building scalable HRBP practices and operating rhythms; supporting organizational design, change, talent reviews, succession planning, and performance management; coaching leaders; and advising on sensitive employee relations matters in partnership with HR and Legal. The successful candidate will bring strategic perspective while remaining comfortable doing hands-on work in an evolving organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience as a strategic HR Business Partner to senior leaders in a growing or evolving organization.
• Deep expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, leadership coaching, performance management, and change management.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or leading HR professionals, with the interest and ability to build a team.
• Strategic and pragmatic approach, connecting people priorities to business outcomes with a strong bias for action.
• Builder mentality and ability to create, improve, and scale capabilities without unnecessary complexity.
• Player-coach orientation, comfortable doing the work, coaching others, and leading a team as the function evolves.
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to bring structure, clarity, and sound judgment in an evolving environment.
• Ability to build credibility and trusted relationships through partnership, constructive challenge, clear communication, and follow-through.
• Ability to embody Immunome’s values and help preserve and strengthen its culture as the organization scales.

Nice To Haves

• Biotech or life sciences industry experience.
• Advanced degree or relevant certification, such as SHRM-SCP or SPHR.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across scientific, clinical, technical, and corporate functions, learning the company’s strategy and development priorities to anticipate people and talent needs.
• Translate business priorities into actionable people strategies that support performance, agility, and long-term growth.
• Coach and challenge leaders on complex people matters, offering objective perspectives and practical solutions.
• Use workforce data, business insights, and external benchmarks to inform decisions and measure the impact of people initiatives.
• Help leaders model and reinforce Immunome’s culture and values as the company grows.
• Partner with the Head of HR to define the HRBP function’s expectations, priorities, ways of working, and measures of success.
• Serve as a hands-on HRBP while establishing scalable practices, tools, and operating rhythms.
• As the organization grows, shape the HRBP team’s structure and capabilities, and hire, onboard, and develop future HR Business Partners.
• Assess organizational capabilities, clarify roles and accountabilities, and design structures that support effective execution and decision-making.
• Lead organizational effectiveness and change initiatives, including organizational design, team effectiveness, and leadership alignment, balancing business objectives, employee experience, and clear communication.
• Lead talent reviews, succession planning, performance calibration, and development planning with business leaders and Learning & Development.
• Coach leaders on performance management, feedback, and building high-performing teams to strengthen manager effectiveness and engagement.
• Bring business and employee perspectives into the design, rollout, and ongoing improvement of HR programs, policies, and processes.
• Advise on sensitive employee relations matters, performance issues, and organizational risk, partnering with HR and Legal as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees and their dependents, including 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and AD&D.
• Paid time off, company holidays, and a week-long winter break between Christmas and New Years.
• Paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director