Sr. Staff, HR Business Partner - Finance, Corporate Development & Strategic Planning (Hybrid)

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Position Summary:

We are looking for a Senior Staff HR Business Partner as a key leader within the Finance, Corporate Development & Strategic Planning HR team in San Diego.

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.

This position reports to the Director, HR Business Partner for Corporate/G&A and will serve as the HR Business Partner to Illumina's Finance, Corporate Development & Strategic Planning teams. This role will support a mix of Vice President and Sr. Director leaders with the continued evolution of the client-group organizations from a human capital perspective while 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.

• The candidate's preferred location will be within a commutable distance to our location in San Diego, CA. Illumina offers hybrid and remote work arrangements.*

Responsibilities:

All About You

• This important HR Business Partner role primarily focuses on the development of client-based human workforce capital solutions partnering across our Finance, Corporate Development & Strategic Planning organizations.

• In 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. They will also be responsible for leading initiatives with impact across respective client-groups and may take a leadership or support role in cross-functional project teams.

• Works independently with HR COE partners (Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, People Support, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Communications, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) 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 an integral part of each VP leadership team, attending weekly staff meetings, and providing real-time HR guidance to the business to determine approaches to new initiatives 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, quarterly "performance enablement" conversations, 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, 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 (with train-the-trainer support as needed).

• Works in collaboration across site and regional HR teams in the coordination and integration of initiatives across geographies including our Madison, Bay Area, Singapore, UK, China and India sites.

• Participates in cross-functional work groups to gain and offer HR insight on business and enterprise operational challenges.

• May participate in development and administration of HR policies & procedures.

• May conduct exit interviews and perform ongoing qualitative data analysis of turnover, discipline, and other metrics.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 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 IS/IT functions and working with highly technical leaders is preferred (though not required).

• Proven communication and influencing skills with a demonstrated capacity to effectively and practically communicate HR practices to meet business needs in a complex, fast-moving environment.

• Demonstrated ability to balance advocacy for company initiatives, policies and practices in balance with employee advocacy. Experience in employee relations in California.

• Ability to understand business imperatives and translate to effective HR initiatives.

• Intellectual curiosity and the ability to learn the business and financials 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 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 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 enterprise 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 data insights to help inform and drive strategic talent management initiatives for their clients Partners with HRIS to develop their skillset and create charts and graphs.

• 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 proactively 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.

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The estimated base salary range for the Sr. Staff, HR Business Partner - Finance, Corporate Development & Strategic Planning (Hybrid) role based in the United States of America is: $138,800 - $208,200. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. 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.

At Illumina, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and 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 demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work. 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. 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