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.
This position will lead the Human Resources function for the Implantable Heart Failure Management (IHFM) business and serve as a strategic business partner to executive leadership
You will enable business growth by translating strategy into talent priorities, using data and insights to anticipate needs and drive proactive solutions.
You’ll partner closely with HR Centers of Expertise and HR Solutions to deliver across talent acquisition, leadership development, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness ensuring the right talent, structure, and capabilities are in place to advance the business.
How you’ll make an impact:
- Serve as the strategic HR partner to IHFM leadership, supporting global teams through a matrixed regional model
- Lead initiatives that strengthen engagement, leadership effectiveness, and organizational performance
- Translate business strategy into actionable talent and organizational plans
- Guide leaders through change, providing coaching and direction on transformation and business evolution
- Champion Edwards culture and model our Secret Sauce behaviors in partnership with leaders
- Diagnose organizational needs and implement solutions across structure, talent, and culture
- Partner with HR Centers of Expertise to deliver integrated solutions across talent management, compensation, employee relations, and development
- Coach and support leaders at all levels to build capabilities and drive performance
- Lead or support organizational design, change management, and large-scale initiatives such as M&A or transformations
What you’ll need (Required):
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Management, Organization Development or related field with at least 15 years of progressive HR related experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience based on Edwards criteria
- Demonstrated ability to operate as a strategic business partner with experience working in an operating model that leverages shared services delivery
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word is required, as well as working knowledge of HR software tools
- Ability to travel approximately 20%: domestic and international travel
What else we look for (Preferred):
- Master's degree
- Strong working knowledge of US labor law
- Financial acumen and experience managing budgets
- Strong communication and influencing skills across all levels; ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and lead through change
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational consulting skills
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 (CA), the base pay range for this position is $173,000 to $245,000 (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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Management, or related field
- At least 15 years of progressive HR related experience
- Demonstrated ability to operate as a strategic business partner
- Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Working knowledge of HR software tools
Edwards Lifesciences Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Edwards Lifesciences and has not been reviewed or approved by Edwards Lifesciences.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) match complemented by a separate profit‑sharing contribution. These elements add meaningful long‑term value to total compensation.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a discount and look‑back feature, alongside stock awards for eligible roles, provides notable upside. Program expansions indicate continued accessibility.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off policies include generous PTO, company holidays, and a year‑end holiday shutdown. These offerings enhance work‑life support when available at the site.
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What We Do
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW), is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. We thrive on discovery and expanding the boundaries of medical technology, serving patients in 100+ countries, with the help of our employees in areas including Clinical Affairs, Quality Engineering, Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs, Sales & Marketing, corporate functions and more. Our roots date back to 1958 when Miles Lowell Edwards, a retired engineer with a background in hydraulics and fuel pump operations, set out to build the first artificial heart. Edwards believed the heart could be mechanized and was encouraged by Dr. Albert Starr to focus on developing an artificial heart valve. After just two years, the first Starr-Edwards mitral valve was developed and successfully placed in a patient. This innovation spawned Edwards Laboratories. Miles’ fascination with healing the heart and helping patients with heart disease stemmed from his own experience with rheumatic fever as a teenager and continues to fuel our patient-first culture today. Today, we are as passionate about providing innovative solutions for people fighting cardiovascular disease as we have ever been. It's our Credo. It takes integrity, collaboration, innovation, and focus. We are leaders in the design and manufacture of tissue replacement heart valves and repair products as well as advanced hemodynamic monitoring. We partner with physicians to innovate products designed to help patients live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. Our work is both rewarding and a privilege. The importance of what we do defines our approach. We work together to create an environment where ideas can flourish and we provide our people with the resources, expertise and support to bring those ideas to life. For our legal terms and trademarks, please visit: https://www.edwards.com/legal/legal-terms
