Sr Director, Global Talent Acquisition

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42114-JOB## 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
** The Senior Director of Global Talent Acquisition serves as Illumina’s enterprise-wide strategic leader for attracting, engaging and hiring top talent. This role is accountable for shaping and executing a global recruiting strategy, while driving consistent global processes, and championing a technology-forward, AI-enabled recruiting ecosystem. As a strategic leader, the Senior Director plays a critical role in building organizational capability and has a direct impact on Illumina’s growth, innovation, and culture.

This role reports to the VP, Total Rewards, Talent and Corporate Social Responsibility.
** 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
** Required Skills
*** 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 Experience/

Education:

*** 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#LI-HYBRID#LI-ONSITE### The estimated base salary range for the Sr Director, Global Talent Acquisition role based in the United States of America is: $205,100 - $307,700. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation…