Director, HR Business Leader

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 livesHow You Will Make an ImpactAct as a strategic thought partner for assigned client group(s), countries and/or regions to develop and implement human resource strategy to achieve its current and future business objectives.
Leverage effective consulting skills and principles to advise, influence and partner with leadership on talent strategies and actions to build organizational capabilities and an engaged and high-performing organizationLead or partner with COE's to deliver human resource programs for client groups to ensure the organization's current and future talent requirements are met.
Partner with HR Management or COE's to evaluate the organization's future workforce needs in order to recommend changes to the HR strategy and adapt existing HR programs to meet these needsProactively analyze trends and metrics to identify training needs or individual executive coaching needs for assigned client group(s) and partners with COE's or Shared Service groups to develop solutions, programs and policies and participate in evaluation and monitoring of training and coaching programs to ensure success.
Participate in the interview/selection of talent in assigned client groups and perform compensation analysis to drive competitive offersOther incidental duties.
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/controlWhat You Will Need (Required):Bachelor's Degree in related field , 12 years of previous related human resources experienceMaster's Degree or equivalent in related field , 10 years of previous related human resources experienceWhat Else We Look For (Preferred):Proven successful project management skillsProven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and human resources systemsExcellent facilitation and presentation skillsExcellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including influencing, consultative, and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectivesRecognized as an expert in own sub-function(s) and/or area(s) within the organization including broad-based advanced knowledge of all aspects of area of work in the organizationExpert understanding of related aspects of human resources processes and/or systemsExpert knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory complianceExpert knowledge of local and federal employment laws in one or more areasExpert negotiation and conflict resolution skillsExcellent leadership skills and ability to influence changeAbility to build and maintain strong relationships across the organizationEffective level of business literacy about the client group(s) business, financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competitionStrict attention to detailAbility to interact professionally with all organizational levels while establishing a positive reputationAbility to navigate challenging forces in the fast-paced and dynamic environmentRepresents leadership on projects within multiple areas, interfacing with project managers, human resources team and middle managementConsult in project setting within multiple human resources areas, interfacing with low to middle managementProvides human resources leadership to outsourcing partners on a task level, participates on small scale RFPAdhere 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/controlEdwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Through breakthrough technologies, world-class evidence and partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders, our employees are inspired by our patient-focused culture to deliver life-changing innovations to those who need them most.