Sr. Staff HR Business Partner

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 Sr Staff HR Business Partner (HRBP) to support our Software and Informatics team within the R&D Organization. Our HR team is highly collaborative, creative, and passionate about the work we do to further our mission through our people practices.  

You will build business teams and foster an environment where all employees can contribute deeply to our mission to improve human health by unlocking the power of the Genome and where they can feel a sense of belonging and community. 

*This person must reside in San Diego and commute at least 2-3 days/week to our corporate HQ.

Scope of Responsibilities:  

• Deeply understand the business imperatives and translate this to a compelling people strategy including leadership development, talent acquisition and management, diversity and inclusion, coaching and performance management, organization design, team effectiveness and change management programs that deliver measurable business impact; actively drive the collaboration with leaders to deliver on these people strategies 

• Mine and manage key HR related data for insights that inform talent strategies and initiatives  

• Utilize change management expertise to support the success of all people-related initiatives 

• Facilitate organization and leadership development efforts, working with employees and managers to address root causes of human resources issues; May lead important learning and development initiatives including facilitation of online or in-person courses (with train-the-trainer support as needed) 

• Model and reinforce our culture by ensuring that HR practices are aligned with organizational objectives and in a consistent and fair manner 

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders; shows innovation and forward-thinking orientation to plan HR efforts, contribute to business growth, and solve challenges  

• Provide consultation on organization design, team effectiveness strategies and change management programs, and strategies to support growth; drives these programs where necessary. 

• Ensure effective leadership teams and succession pipelines through development, hiring and coaching.  

• Lead core HR programs for the business including talent reviews, succession planning, quarterly “performance enablement”, quarterly employees sentiment surveys, and pay planning (merit and equity cycles). Provide consultation on employee engagement and retention designed to support the desired organizational culture.  

• Provide advice and guidance on all aspects of performance management including leadership development, accelerated development, coaching and terminations when appropriate.  

• Partner with our HR COEs (Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, People Support & Care, Total Rewards, HRIS and Employee Communications, Diversity and Inclusion) to develop and deliver effective HR support and programs to the business.  

• Lead specific project work as determined by both business priority and HR initiatives to drive results.  

• Implement professional development plans that a