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Director, Human Resources-March 2024
Irvine
Mar 18, 2025
ABOUT EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES
Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader of patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring.
10,000+ employees
Healthcare, Engineering
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About Director, Human Resources

  Making 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

  The Director, Human Resources will work with our Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) Sales team with accountability for creating, influencing, and executing on human capital strategies for the sales organization.

  Function as an expert on people and organizational issues, as well as a catalyst in delivering HR solutions in order to attract, develop, and retain talent and to support the specific needs of the business groups and overall business objectives.

  How you will make an impact:

  Develop trusted partnership with the THV leaders and employees; provide HR expertise and thought partnership on talent and organizational strategiesDevelop robust talent plans in alignment with the business objectives of the sales organization. Drive HR strategies to attract, develop, and retain talent.Guide, influence, and develop teams of business professionals to ensure the HR strategy for the sales organization is implemented effectively.Proactively assess and diagnose organizational issues in partnership with management, to make recommendations and implement talent solutions to advance accountable businesses.Function as a strategic thought partner for assigned client groups to develop and implement human resource strategy to achieve current and future business objectives.Initiate, support and/or lead organizational development strategies, including change management, conflict resolution, teambuilding, executive coaching, intervention, and/or other necessary strategies.You will partner closely with Edwards HR Centers of Expertise (COE) and HR Solutions in devising strategic org and talent plans and oversee execution efforts related to talent acquisition, training and development, employee relations, leadership coaching and compensation.Partner with HR Management or COE's to evaluate the organization's future workforce needs and recommend changes to the HR strategy and adapt existing HR programs to meet these needs.Participate in the interview/selection of talent in assigned client groups and consult on compensation strategies to drive competitive offers.Proactively analyze trends and metrics to identify training needs or individual executive coaching needs for assigned client group(s) and partner 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.

  What you will need (Required)

  Bachelor's degree plus 12 years of previous related human resources experience orMaster's Degree or equivalent plus 10 years of previous related human resources experience

  What else we look for (Preferred)

  Proven successful project leadership skills with organization design and development 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 objectivesAbility to challenge business ideas and solutions in a productive way, while maintaining a positive relationshipExpert knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance, applying knowledge of local and federal employment lawsExpert negotiation and conflict resolution skillsExcellent leadership skills and ability to influence changeAbility to build and maintain strong relationships at all levels across the organizationEffective level of business literacy about the client group(s) business, financial position, its midrange plans, its culture, and competitionAbility to navigate challenges in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentAdhere to all EHS rules and requirements 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

  Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

  For California, the base pay range for this position is $128,000 to $181,000 (highly experienced).

  The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience)

  Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

  COVID Vaccination Requirement

  Edwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role. If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully 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 countries where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. In countries where vaccines are less available, or other requirements exist, we may institute alternate measures that optimize patient safety and healthcare provider safety, which may include regular COVID testing or specific masking requirements.

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