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 offices
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement a vendor management framework to strengthen governance, efficiency, and value creation across P&P
Manage key P&P vendor relationships, including contracts, renewals, and cost negotiations
Partner with Procurement and P&P leaders to identify cost optimization and process improvement opportunities
Serve 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 prioritization
Act as a consultant to stakeholders in the development of project concepts by assisting in development of business case and scope definition
Contribute to special projects and transformation initiatives that strengthen P&P’s operating model and execution
Requirements:
Typically requires 2 years of related experience, preferably in HR operations, vendor management, procurement, or project/program management
Demonstrated ability to design frameworks, manage processes, and drive continuous improvement
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across levels and functions
Familiarity and experience with HR programs, systems and processes
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; comfort managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Project/program management skills, including excellent time management and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required
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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 [email protected]. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. 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.
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