Director, Compensation & Benefits, APAC

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.Position Summary:The Director for Compensation & Benefits, APAC will report directly to the Global Head of Total Rewards. This position will be responsible for the evaluation, development, implementation and administration of employee compensation and benefits programs designed to attract, motivate, and retain employee talent in APAC. This role will also help ensure adherence with all applicable Human Resources related legal/regulatory and compliance requirements, as well as identify risk and implement plans to mitigate loss and protect the company.Responsibilities:Leads and manages the APAC C&B team directly.Analyzes compensation and benefits programs and develops plans to implement those which support business goals and objectives, are geographically appropriate, and ensure internal equity and external competitivenessConducts country benefits review to maintain market competitiveness and compliance as appropriateDevelops C&B programs that are aligned to Illumina C&B philosophy which differentiates for competitiveness in areas of growth and opportunitiesActs as liaison and vendor manager for third party compensation and benefits providers and consultantsIdentifies emerging country or regulatory, tax, and workforce issues related to compensation and benefits and develops innovative solutions to addressEnsures all compensation and benefits plans and processes are documented and administered in accordance with external regulations and internal requirementsProvides training and consultation to Human Resources colleagues and business managers on the appropriate utilization of compensation and benefits programsSupports the implementation of corporate compensation and benefits programs in APAC including but not limited to salary increases, short-term and long-term incentives, medical, retirement and supplemental benefit programsServes as a member of the global Total Rewards team and provides regional insights to the global team for alignment on philosophy and best practicesWorks closely with HRBPs in stakeholder managementAny other ad hoc projects and duties assigned from time to time.Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.Requirements:Preferred Educational Background:Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources or related fieldPreferred Experiential Background:10-15 years of experience in Human Resources, with an emphasis and progressive responsibility in compensation and benefitsProven experience in designing and implementing compensation and benefits programs and processes tied to business objectives in multiple Asia Pacific countries. Candidates with experience covering Turkey, Middle East & Africa regions will be advantageous.  Ability to inspire action among a diverse population with multiple perspectives without direct authorityProject management and vendor management skills required to support program design and implementation across the region; Must be able to manage risk and ambiguity, define scope, and manage multiple priorities and internal client expectations to meet objectivesAdvanced interpersonal skills necessary in order to collaborate with all levels of the organization and operate across a diverse environmentBusiness acumen and systems thinking; understands how talent enables businesses to grow and achieve goalsExcellent written and verbal communication skills required; Must be able to translate complex concepts and problems into verbal and written presentationsAdvanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPointIllumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and 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.