Associate Director, HRBP – Commercial

Illumina

Associate Director HRBP shaping commercial workforce strategies at Illumina, a genomics technology company. Advising global leaders on talent, performance, succession, and employee relations.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $155,600 - $233,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in HR partnering, talent management, and organizational development, with a strong focus on employee engagement and retention strategies. Proven ability to collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to drive HR initiatives aligned with business objectives.

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15+ Years HR Partnering ExperienceCommercial Functions SupportLife Sciences Business ExperienceConsultation and Communication SkillsInclusion and Belonging Initiatives

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Hard Skills

Talent ManagementPerformance ManagementSuccession PlanningCompensation PlanningHR Policy DevelopmentData AnalysisWorkplace Safety ComplianceEmployee CoachingHR Metrics AnalysisProject Management

Soft Skills

Emotional IntelligenceAdaptabilityCultural SensitivityRelationship BuildingInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

HRIS

Industry Keywords

Global HRBPWorkforce Capital SolutionsEmployee EngagementLeadership DevelopmentCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with designated Global Commercial senior leaders to develop client-based workforce capital solutions
Design and execute innovative HR programs and solutions
Share HRBP best practices and learnings across the HRBP function
Lead initiatives across client organizations and participate in cross-functional project teams
Collaborate with Centers of Excellence and business leaders on organizational and people strategies
Serve on VP leadership teams, attend weekly staff meetings, and provide real-time HR guidance
Ensure effective leadership teams and succession pipelines through leadership development, hiring, and coaching
Lead talent reviews, succession planning, performance management, compensation planning, and merit/equity cycles
Build consultative relationships with senior executives and advise on employee engagement and retention
Advise on performance management, employee coaching and development, investigations, discipline, terminations, and reductions in force
Lead project work driven by business priorities and HR initiatives
Facilitate online or in-person courses
Coordinate initiatives across site and regional HR teams, including Singapore and Cambridge, UK sites
Participate in cross-functional work groups addressing business and operational challenges
Support HR policy and procedure development and administration
Conduct exit interviews and analyze people and performance metrics such as turnover
Deputize locally in San Diego for the Global Commercial HRBP

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 15 years of HR partnering and relevant HR COE experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 8 years with a Master’s degree, or a PhD with 5 years of experience, or equivalent experience
Prior experience supporting Commercial functions
Life sciences business experience preferred
Proven consultation, communication, and influencing skills
Ability to communicate human capital practices in a complex, fast-moving, global environment
Ability to balance advocacy for company initiatives with employee advocacy
Ability to understand business imperatives and translate them into HR initiatives
Intellectual curiosity and ability to learn the business and understand business drivers
Ability to interact and communicate effectively across multiple HR levels and disciplines
Experience with employment and workplace safety laws and compliance requirements
Experience with Inclusion and Belonging initiatives preferred
Strong emotional intelligence and ability to adapt to changing situations
Self-awareness and cultural sensitivity
Ability to build long-term, trusting relationships with clients and HR colleagues
Global mindset and understanding of diverse and inclusive teams
Confidence to express a strong point of view, including when unpopular
Ability to articulate connections between business terms and business results
Ability to process large amounts of information and integrate data into solutions
Ability to use historical data insights for strategic talent management, partnering with HRIS as needed
Ability to solve complex organizational needs pragmatically and creatively
Adaptability, tenacity, resiliency, and positive orientation
Comfort with ambiguity and orientation to learning
Ability to act independently, escalate appropriately, and gain alignment
Must reside in the San Diego area and commute to corporate offices
Role is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Successful applicants may undergo background checks after a conditional offer
Generative AI is prohibited in the application and interview process

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable cash programs (bonus or commission)
Equity for eligible roles
Access to genomics sequencing
Family planning benefits
Health, dental, and vision benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Inclusive environment focused on belonging
Employee Resource Groups offering career development experiences, cultural awareness, and social responsibility opportunities