Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Our talented people are central to the future of Edwards Lifesciences, which is why our Human Resources teams help design, guide, and deliver inspiring experiences for our people. With a fundamental understanding of how to build a supportive community and organizational capability, youll deliver solutions to attract and retain talent. Your work will enable our teams to thrive as they help patients live healthier and more productive lives. The Senior HR Specialist supports HR Business Leaders and Centers of Excellence teams as a trusted advisor, delivering strategic HR solutions that address complex people and organizational challenges while aligning talent strategies with the client group needs and overall business goals. The position will be on-site at our Irvine headquarter. You will make an impact as you... Provide front-line manager coaching on a variety of HR topics (e.g., career development, pay review, performance management and team dynamics Address complex talent needs (e.g., tier 2) in partnership with COEs (e.g., Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, and Employee Relations) and HR Solutions shared services team Conduct advanced analysis, and formulate and propose solutions and recommendations for talent initiatives Perform front line HR duties for the client groups including advising managers on implementation of our HR practices and programs and maintaining compliance to local requirements Assess HR issues that require considerable judgment and risk management where EW policies and practices do not exist Develop and continuously improve processes, tools, and systems in collaboration with HR COE teams What youll need (Required): 5 years of previous HR and/or related experience What else we look for (Preferred): Bachelors Degree in related field Extensive HR work experience in a Center of Excellence (COE) or HR Business Partner role, supporting multiple business functions and diverse client groups with broad, cross-functional HR expertise Experience and understanding of enabling technologies (e.g., case management, employee and manager self-service) and how they work within a customer service business environment (ServiceNow preferred) Experience with an ERP system (Workday preferred) Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, conditional formatting, and importing data Excellent interpersonal skills including influencing, consulting, negotiation, conflict resolution, and relationship management with the ability to drive achievement of objectives For California (CA), the base pay range for this position is $80,000 to $110,000 (highly experienced). The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website. Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities. COVID Vaccination Requirement Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world's leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards Lifesciences has extensive operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia and currently employs over 15,000 individuals worldwide. For us, helping patients is not a slogan - it's our life's work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we focus on helping patients regain and improve the quality of their life.
