Illumina

Vice President, Total Rewards

US - California - San Diego · Exec

H1B sponsorship available$10k-$25kDetected 30 days ago

ComplianceFinancial ModelingForecastingBudgetingExcelM&AHRISCompensationHIPAALeadershipCollaboration

About the role

In the biotech environment - where competition for scientific, clinical, and technical talent is intense - this role ensures Total Rewards programs are market‑competitive, compliant, scalable, and aligned with the company's business strategy.
At Illumina, Total Rewards is a strategic differentiator.
The Vice President, Total Rewards plays a critical role across the employee experience so that Illumina advances discovery, development, and commercialization in a highly competitive and regulated landscape.

We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility.
Partner with executive leadership to align rewards philosophy with company culture, growth stage, and investor expectations.

Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business strategy into scalable talent solutions.
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior scientific, technical, and business leaders.
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with advanced Excel proficiency.
Domestic and occasional international travel as required (approximately 10-25%).
Education & Experience
Minimum of 20 years of progressive Total Rewards experience, including compensation and benefits, with 15+ years in a senior leadership role.
Deep expertise in executive compensation, equity programs, and compensation governance.
Skills & Competencies
Proven ability to design and scale innovative, competitive Total Rewards programs in high‑growth environments.
Demonstrated success influencing C‑suite leaders and Boards of Directors.
Expert knowledge of employment and benefits regulations, including ERISA, ACA, FMLA, COBRA, ADA, and applicable global laws.

Bachelor's degree required
Master's degree or MBA preferred.
Experience in biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or similarly regulated industries strongly preferred.
Experience with HRIS and compensation tools
Workday experience preferred.
Professional certifications such as CCP, CBP, CEBS, SPHR are a plus.

Oversee annual compensation planning cycles, job architecture, and market pricing using biotech and life sciences benchmarks.

Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package.
We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.
Architect and lead a comprehensive Total Rewards strategy integrating base pay, variable incentives, equity programs, benefits, and recognition, aligned with business objectives and long‑term value creation.
Lead the design, benchmarking, and administration of salary structures, short‑ and long‑term incentive plans, and equity programs, including executive compensation.
Placement depends on experience, skills, location, and internal equity.

We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission.
We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race.

This listing is sourced directly from Illumina's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.