Sr HRIS Analyst

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?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.

Illumina has a great opportunity for an experiencedSenior Analyst, People Technologyinterested in joining a fast-paced, high growth environment. This role will report to theSr Manager, People Technologyand be responsible for supporting multiple projects and programs globally for Human Resources and cross-functional groups.

Tasks & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Administrationand configurationof Workday systems to support optimization of HR business processes

Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of HR processes & data in HR systems globally

Train and consult employees on standard operating procedures and system functionality

Maintain and troubleshoot integrations from HR applications to other enterprise systems

Design & develop custom reports, dashboard and analytics to identify trends which improve management decision making

Collaborate and align business requirements with HR system including cross-functional teams in finance, internal audit, talent acquisition, compensation & benefits

Develop and manage core project deliverables including detailed scope and requirements, resource plans, project schedules, risk management plans, change control processes, decision/action/risk/change/issue logs, communication plans, test strategies and lessons learned

Facilitate clear and concise status updates for key project stakeholders including direct communications with project sponsors and steering committees

Escalate critical risks, issues, changes, problems or delays to the project sponsor & HRIS leadership as needed

Provide subject matter expertise and leadership on People systems in the functional aspect of system design. Develop and articulate solution options that consider Illumina's technical landscape as well as incorporate user experience, scalability, security and best practices. Provides scoping of complexity and effort for each option.

Partner with the customers to develop test strategy, test scenarios/scripts, as well as execute systems/E2E testing in preparation for user acceptance testing.

Support Workday’s bi-annual updates.

Characteristics of a Successful Candidate:

Ability to work effectively with HR leadership & stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives, prioritization, and successful project delivery

Utilizing proven interpersonal and change management skills, overcome resistance to new processes and technologies

Strong business acumen to recommend optimal solutions to complex business problems by critically evaluating and distinguishing user requests from the underlying true business needs

Self-starter with proven ability to produce positive results under tight deadlines with limited resources 

Preferred Educational Background:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, HR, or related field

Preferred Experiential Background:

4+ years of HRIS experienceconfiguringWorkday HCM (Core HCM, Advance Compensation,Benefits,Talent & Performance,Learning,Absence Management and Time Tracking)

Strong problem solving, troubleshooting skills

High attention to detail

Good understanding ofthehuman resources function

Ability to multitaskand re-prioritizein a fast-paced organization

Microsoft Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables and charts

Good communication and teamwork skills

Applied experience consulting with the business to define requirements and to provide recommended solutions for prioritization within the HR portfolio of work

Creation, organization and delivery of project materials and documentation

Business Analyst experience creating and distributing reports & metrics

Experience working using Agile, Scrum and related principles and best practices

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.

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