Senior Talent Acquisition Coordinator

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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.

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Position Summary

The Senior Talent Acquisition Coordinator works closely with other members of the Talent Acquisition team to assist in logistics and administrative support, scheduling, coordinating and onboarding. The Senior Talent Acquisition Coordinator is responsible for contacting candidates, scheduling interviews, ensuring a positive candidate experience, managing new employee onboarding including Form I-9s and managing special projects as assigned.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Collaborates with recruiters, hiring managers, executive assistants and candidates to coordinate high volume phone, virtual, and onsite interviews
• Manages several stages of the recruitment life-cycle process which includes, monitoring and clearing background checks, closing candidate records within applicant tracking system (Workday Recruiting) and assisting with onboarding of new employees
• Serves as the main point of contact for candidates and new hires, providing updates and ensuring a positive, professional and welcoming experience
• Maintains all applicant information, ensuring that all information has been gathered within applicant tracking system and that all compliance requirements are met with regards to the recruitment process
• Assists with other projects in the Talent Acquisition department as needed

Preferred Educational Background

• BA degree or the equivalent combination of experience and education

Preferred Experiential Background

• 2+ years of experience in Human Resources/Recruiting or related coordinator experience
• Organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy; excellent follow-through skills and time management
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience with Workday Recruiting and Rooster
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding customer service skills

The estimated base hourly range for the Senior Talent Acquisition Coordinator role based in the United States of America is: $25.28 - $37.88. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. The range reflects long-term growth in the role; therefore, most candidates are hired between the minimum and middle of the range. Placement depends on experience, skills, location, and internal equity. 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.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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.