Staff, HR Business Partner (Hybrid)

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:We are looking for a Staff HR Business Partner as a key leader within the R&D HR team in San Diego.At Illumina, our HR team is highly collaborative, creative, and passionate about the work we do to further our mission through our people practices. We are seeking an experienced HR professional to join the team as the primary partner for VPs across four groups including: R&D Operations & Portfolio Mgmt, Customer Collaborations, Emerging Applications and Medical Genomics Research within our global R&D organization. The role is based in San Diego and reports directly to the R&D HR Business Lead. All About YouResponsibilities:Collaborates 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.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”, compensation planning (merit and equity cycles), etc.Provides consultation on employee engagement and retention to support the desired organizational culture.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. Partners with HR COEs (Talent Management, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, People Support, Compensation, Employee Communications, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) to deliver effective HR solutions to their employee population.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).In partnership with HRBP lead, works in collaboration across site and regional HR teams in the coordination and integration of initiatives across geographies including our Madison, Foster City, 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 turnover, discipline, and other metrics.Requirements:Prior experience supporting R&D 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.Minimum of 4 years of HR Business Partnering and 8 years broad HR domain experience.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 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 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 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 integrate data into new solutions or a better understanding of problems.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.  #LI-HYBRIDThe estimated base salary range for the Staff, HR Business Partner (Hybrid) role based in the United States of America is: $103,500 - $155,300. 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. 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