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Position Summary:

We are looking for an Associate Director, HR Business Partner (HRBP) as a key leader within the Global Commercial Human Resources team based in San Diego, CA. Our HR team is highly collaborative, creative, and passionate about the work we do to further our mission through our people practices. You will partner with your client leadership to provide world-class human capital strategies, processes, and solutions and support the organization in developing, retaining, and hiring the best talent in the industry to further define the next era of genomics. You will focus on fostering an environment where all employees can contribute deeply to our mission to improve human health and where they can feel a sense of belonging and community.

This position reports to the Senior Director, HRBP for the global Commercial function and will serve as the HR Business Partner for senior global Commercial leaders.

*This is a full-time role, Monday through Friday, with an expectation of 3 in-office days per week and additional on-site presence as needed. The individual must reside in the San Diego area and be able to commute to our corporate offices.

Responsibilities:

• This important HRBP role primarily focuses on the development of client-based human workforce capital solutions partnering with designated Global Commercial Senior Leaders.
• With the process of development, design and execution of innovative programs and solutions for their clients, they will also have impact on our HRBP function by sharing back best practices and learnings.
• May also be responsible for leading initiatives with impact across client organizations and take a leadership or support role in cross-functional project teams.
• Works independently with COE partners (Talent Management, Compensation and Benefits, Talent Acquisition, People Support & Care, Employee Communications) to collaborate with highly innovative, energetic business leaders to define organizational and people strategies that effectively support Illumina's strategy and deliver results.
• Serves as part of each VP leadership team, attending weekly staff meetings, and providing real-time HR guidance to the business to determine approaches to new assignments and projects.
• Ensures effective leadership teams and succession pipelines through leadership development, hiring, and coaching.
• Leads core HR programs for the business including talent reviews, succession planning, annual performance management cycle, compensation planning (merit and equity cycles), etc.
• Builds strong consultative relationships with senior executives and business leaders, acting as a strategic HR partner and actively participating in shaping business strategies on employee engagement and retention.
• Provides advice and guidance on all aspects of performance management including employee coaching and development, performance improvement and discipline conversations, investigations of complex employee relations issues, terminations and reductions in force when appropriate.
• Leads specific project work as determined by both business priority and HR initiatives to drive results.
• May participate in and provide facilitation of online or in-person courses.
• Works in collaboration across site and regional HR teams in the coordination and integration of initiatives across geographies including our Singapore and Cambridge, UK sites.
• Participates in cross-functional work groups to gain and offer HR insight on business and operational challenges.
• May participate in development and administration of HR policies & procedures.
• May conduct exit interviews and perform ongoing qualitative data analysis of key people and performance metrics e.g. turnover.
• Able to deputize locally (in San Diego) for the Global Commercial HRBP

Requirements:

• Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of HR partnering and other relevant HR COE experience (such as employee relations, talent management) with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years of experience; or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience supporting Commercial functions.
• Life sciences business experience preferred.
• Proven consultation, communication, and influencing skills with a demonstrated capacity to effectively and practically communicate human capital practices to meet business needs in a complex, fast-moving, global environment.
• Demonstrated ability to balance advocacy for company initiatives, policies and practices in balance with employee advocacy.
• Ability to understand business imperatives and translate to HR initiatives.
• Intellectual curiosity and the ability to learn the business and understand what drives business results and outcomes.
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with multiple levels and discipline across HR.
• Experience with employment and workplace safety laws and compliance requirements.
• Experience with implementation of Inclusion and Belonging initiatives preferred.

Competencies:

• Strong EQ and proven ability to adapt to changing situations, self-awareness and cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to build long-term, trusting relationships with clients and with HR colleagues.
• Global mindset, cultural sensitivity and a deep understanding of the importance of building diverse and inclusive teams.
• Confidence to have a strong point of view and express it even if it proves unpopular.
• Ability to articulate in business terms and connections to business results.
• Systems thinker - the ability to quickly process large amounts of information, connect and proactively integrate data into new solutions or a better understanding of problems.
• Leverages historical data insights to help inform and drive strategic talent management initiatives for their clients, partnering with HRIS as needed.
• Ability to breakdown and solve complex organizational needs with pragmatism and creativity.
• Adaptability, tenacity, resiliency, coupled with a positive orientation.
• Comfort with ambiguity, intellectual curiosity and an orientation to learning.
• Ability to address issues and take action without significant direction, work independently and have a good sense of when to escalate issues and gain other perspectives and alignment.

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

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The estimated base salary range for the Associate Director, HRBP - Commercial (San Diego / Hybrid) role based in the United States of America is: $155,600 - $233,400. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. The range reflects longterm growth in the role; therefore, most candidates are hired between the minimum and middle of the range. Placement depends on experience, skills, location, and internal equity. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.
We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.