HR Business Operations Specialist (San DiegoHybrid) at Illumina

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know Or all of humanityAt 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:At Illumina our People and Purpose team - bringing together HR Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility - is highly collaborative innovative and passionate about enabling our mission through operational excellence and people-centered practices. We are seeking a HR Business Operations Specialist to play a key role in strengthening how we deliver value across People & Purpose (P&P) by driving excellence in vendor management and project management for People Technology initiatives.This individual will be instrumental in shaping the future of our vendor management framework and managing our People Technology project pipeline. The ideal candidate is a systems thinker approaches work with curiosity structure and a continuous improvement mindset.*This is a full-time role Monday through Friday with an expectation of 1 in-office day 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 officesResponsibilities:Develop and implement a vendor management framework to strengthen governance efficiency and value creation across P&PManage key P&P vendor relationships including contracts renewals and cost negotiationsPartner with Procurement and P&P leaders to identify cost optimization and process improvement opportunitiesServe as the first point of contact for new P&P People Technology optimization requests; gather requirements assess impact and collaborate with the People Technology team any key stakeholders to support prioritizationAct as a consultant to stakeholders in the development of project concepts by assisting in development of business case and scope definitionContribute to special projects and transformation initiatives that strengthen P&Ps operating model and executionRequirements:Typically requires 2 years of related experience preferably in HR operations vendor management procurement or project/program managementDemonstrated ability to design frameworks manage processes and drive continuous improvementExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across levels and functionsFamiliarity and experience with HR programs systems and processesStrong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills; comfort managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environmentProject/program management skills including excellent time management and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously meeting tight deadlinesEducation:Bachelors degree #LI-HYBRIDThe estimated base salary range for the HR Business Operations Specialist (San Diego/Hybrid) role based in the United States of America is: $67000 - $100600. 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 individuals 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.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 To learn more visit: 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.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Employee Relations,Typing,Succession Planning,Human Resources Management,Military Experience,Case Management,Benefits Administration,HRIS,Payroll,ADP,Human Resources,Leadership Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 67000 - 100600