Illumina · 11 hours ago
Sr Director, Global Talent Acquisition
US - California - San Diego
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$205K/yr - $308K/yr
20+ years expIllumina is expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. The Senior Director of Global Talent Acquisition will be responsible for shaping and executing a global recruiting strategy, focusing on attracting and hiring top talent while driving a technology-forward recruiting ecosystem.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareMedical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Partner with leaders to align global talent acquisition strategy with enterprise business goals and long-range workforce plans
Work with leaders to forecast global talent needs and build proactive, scalable hiring strategies that deliver high-impact results
Lead executive recruiting, ensuring Illumina attracts and hires top-tier leadership talent capable of driving global growth and innovation
Embed enterprise and global mindset into all TA programs, ensuring consistency, scalability, and alignment across regions and business units
Leverage advanced analytics, market intelligence, and competitive insights to guide decision-making and influence stakeholders
Drive initiatives that strengthen the employee value proposition and employer brand, elevating the candidate experience across all global markets
Oversee recruitment operations across, ensuring process excellence, compliance with local labor laws, and unified stakeholder experience
Champion adoption of technologies, AI-driven tools, and digital capabilities to enhance efficiency, scalability, and candidate engagement
Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of talent acquisition professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation
Qualification
Required
Strategic, enterprise mindset with the ability to translate business goals into integrated talent acquisition strategies
Demonstrated expertise in executive recruiting and influencing senior-level stakeholders
Strong analytical and data-driven approach to problem-solving and decision-making
Inspirational leadership style that builds trust, drives performance, and strengthens cross-functional partnerships
Agile and adaptable, thriving in fast-paced, complex global environments
Preferred
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 20 years of related experience, with 12+ years of Management experience
Proven success leading global recruiting strategies across multiple regions
Expertise in employer branding, workforce planning, and modern recruitment technologies (ATS, CRM, AI-driven sourcing)
Experience leading enterprise-wide, high-volume recruitment initiatives
Biotechnology or technology industry experience preferred
Blend of corporate, agency and executive search experience highly valued
Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree in related field preferred
Benefits
Access to genomics sequencing
Family planning
Health/dental/vision
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Company
Illumina
Illumina is an innovative technology and revolutionary assays aiming the analyze genetic variation and function.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.28BKey Investors
Bank of America
2024-09-06Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-01-04Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2000-07-28IPO
Leadership Team
Steven Barnard
Chief Technology Officer, Head of Research & Product Development
Jenny Lei Zheng
SVP & GM of Greater China
Recent News
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