Senior Payroll Analyst

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, you’ll 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.

**Job Summary**:
Ensure the most efficient means are employed to produce an accurate timely payroll, as well as providing up to date guidance on potential impact to management and employees.

**How you will make an impact**:

- Independently seek, develop, and propose improvements to efficiently process high-volume bi-monthly payroll cycle including overseeing system upgrades, releases, patches, enhancements, and new versions
- Developing spreadsheets for independent calculation of payroll requirements, (e.g., LOAs, retroactive termination payments, anticipated severance payments that cannot be handled by the system; this includes ongoing reviews of compensation payments prior to system entry
- Time and Attendance system administrator; identify process improvement areas, recommend business solutions, and collaborate with vendor to execute proposed solutions
- Develop and analyze complex queries and ad hoc reports to meet data request specifications from internal and external sources, as well as determining most efficient and effective software for report production
- Determine need for and provide guidance to employees to ensure their understanding of a variety of complex payroll implications, e.g., multi-state taxation, relocation, LOA NOT APPY
- Responsible in proper filing and archiving of data/documents. Submit payroll data to vendor for processing in a timely manner. Attend to internal/external Auditors. Responsible for generating monthly payroll/attendance/leave data for stakeholders.
- Represent Edwards to third-party vendors to ensure services provided meet company standards
- Develop and lead complex projects and initiatives and ensuring adoption by users
- Other incidental duties.

**What you will need**:
Bachelor's Degree in in Human Resources, Accounting, Computer Systems, or related field, 6 years years experience of previous related experience in Payroll analysis Required

**What else we look for**:

- Proven expertise in MS Office Suite and payroll related systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
- Proven success adhering to and leading project schedules and managing more complex sections of projects
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of payroll analysis
- Extensive understanding of payroll principals, practice and standards
- Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Strong leadership skills and ability to influence change
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the organization to influence change
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
- Ability to assess risks, analyze situations and determine next course of action
- Strict attention to detail
- Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
- Must be able to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams and key contact representing the organization on projects
- Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations
- Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

**What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in Spain?**

As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).

Edwards Lifesciences in Spain also offers the following benefits:

- Competitive Compensation and Benefits package
- Flexible working hours, remote working
- Pension plan
- Life Insurance
- Medical plan
- Meal Vouchers
- Service Awards
- Enhanced Leave benefits
- Employee Stock Purchase Programme
- Emplo