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Edwards Lifesciences

Director, HR Business Leader

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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
Senior level
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
Senior level
Lead and develop an HR team; partner with business leaders to design and implement HR strategy, talent development, compensation, coaching, and compliance programs to support organizational objectives.
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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.

Work Schedule: Given the collaborative and complex nature of this work, this role is in person full time in Draper, UT. Relocation will be provided for qualified candidates.


How you’ll make an impact:
• Lead, direct, evaluate and develop a team of HR professionals to ensure the HR strategy is implemented effectively, within budgets, and complies with all regulations, laws and employment standards. Develop a robust talent development plan in alignment with functional growth strategies of the department.
• Act 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.
• 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 needs
• 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 organization
• Lead 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.
• Participate in the interview/selection of talent in assigned client groups and perform compensation analysis to drive competitive offers
• Proactively 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.
• Other incidental duties.
What you’ll need (Required):
•  Bachelor's Degree in in related field previous related human resources experience or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria Required and
• Demonstrated track record in people management or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria Required
What else we look for (Preferred):

• Master's Degree or equivalent in in related field or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria

• Proven expertise in Copilot, PowerPoint, and relevant applications
•Certification in related discipline (e.g., PHR, SPHR, GPHR)
• Proven successful project management skills
• Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and human resources systems
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including influencing, consultative, and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
• Recognized 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 organization
• Expert understanding of related aspects of human resources processes and/or systems
• Expert knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Expert knowledge of local and federal employment laws in one or more areas
• Expert negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to influence change
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the organization
• Effective level of business literacy about the client group(s) business, financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels while establishing a positive reputation
• Ability to navigate challenging forces in the fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Represents leadership on projects within multiple areas, interfacing with project managers, human resources team and middle management
• Consult in project setting within multiple human resources areas, interfacing with low to middle management
• Provides human resources leadership to outsourcing partners on a task level, participates on small scale RFP
• 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


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

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