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.
Work Schedule: This position is hybrid with onsite requirement 2-3 days a week at our Irvine HQ.
How you’ll make an impact:
As the Senior Manager, Talent Management, you will be responsible for the management and strategic development of HR programs and practices that provide the framework for design and execution of specific Talent Management areas, as defined below. This includes ensuring alignment with Edwards' Talent and Organization strategy, HR strategy and business needs, and ensuring solutions are globally scalable and sustainable. You will bring an outsidein perspective and expertise founded on market intelligence to incorporate leading practices and innovative solutions. Areas of responsibility include: Performance Enablement (Performance Management), Career Pathing, New Leader/Team Integration Practices, and program management for the Amplify Development program.
- Design talent management practices, programs, frameworks and processes based on business need, program requirements, metrics of success, and global COE alignment
- Define, and/or refine philosophy, as needed, for areas within scope of responsibility.
- Develop, define, and plan program objectives and policy requirements based on business needs and strategic goals, with accountability for all related deliverables including frameworks, practices, processes and/or programs, identifying gaps, recommending solutions.
- Identify, evaluate, and lead the implementation of programs and process improvement and/or course correction/course alignment opportunities. Oversee and maintain program design and delivery.
- Use data and analytics to support continuous improvement to demonstrate the value to the business, improve quality/satisfaction and to reduce cost
- Incorporate leading practices and future trends into the program design and identify ways to introduce innovative solutions to achieve business goals. Leverage leading practices and innovative solutions to sustain and maintain programs
- Develop and manage third-party vendor relationships to ensure vendor performance and maximize investment
- Collaborate with other COE members to create seamless employee experiences across HR offerings
- Provide policy/program Tier 3 escalation support to HR Solutions
- Collaborate with HRT to design programs and reports to continually improve data elements for compliance/evaluation
- Assess, evaluate, and refine program design using data & analytics to support continuous improvement of programs
- Anticipate the need for additional, targeted development programs and strategically identify and/or create, and leverage appropriate frameworks
- Identify, evaluate, and lead the implementation of more complex training and development programs, process improvement and/or course correction/course alignment opportunities. Oversee and maintain practices, programs and processes aligned to scope of job responsibility.
- Other incidental duties
What you’ll need (Required):
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Management, Organization Development, or other related field with 10 years HR experience or Master’s Degree with 8 years of HR experience or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria Required
- 5 years experience of talent management/learning/design/execution/ownership, progressive HR leadership or relevant consulting experience based on Edwards criteria
What else we look for (Preferred):
- Proven success in working in a fast-paced, global, and growing business environment
- Creative thinking skills exhibited through thoughtful and innovative design of programs
- Ability to articulate program objectives, activities, and policies by aligning HR strategic goals and vision to business needs
- Excellent interpersonal skills including influencing, consulting, negotiation, conflict resolution and relationship management with the ability to drive achievement of objectives
- Ability to work seamlessly across cultures, virtually and build relationships in an evolving and fast-growing organization
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to diagnose, define and guide the design and enhancements of programs to meet business and workforce needs
- Experience in data and analytics to drive informed decisions and evaluate success
- Ability to prioritize, draw insights, and pivot based on business needs
- Advanced knowledge of current and upcoming trends, thought leadership, and leading practices for their practice and program area
- Strong planning and project management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong business acumen ; Operate with a global mindset
- Manage effective communications through various mediums
- Experience implementing and managing HR functional programs, policies, and procedures
- Experience working collaboratively to facilitate the delivery of HR policies and programs across geographies and cultures
- Experience as HR Business Partner
- Experience working with HR technologies related to the practice area
- Experience with an ERP system (Workday preferred)
- Experience with Microsoft tools and applications required
- Strong knowledge of HR principles, theories and concepts, and related local and federal laws and regulations
- Understanding of HR processes, procedures, controls, regulations, and compliance requirements for assigned program areas, including a competent understanding of relevant employment legislation and translation to practical solutions
- Exceptional customer service orientation and employee experience mindset
- 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
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 $121,000 to $171,000 (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.
