Edwards 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.

We recently announced plans to expand in Spain by building a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Moncada, Valencia. When it becomes operational in 2026, the plant will manufacture Edwards' surgical and transcatheter heart valve replacement technologies and will join a global network of more than 16,000 talented team members and five other production plants. Our new facility in Moncada will welcome up to 1,500 dedicated team members by 2029 across manufacturing, engineering, and several other professional career paths. Hiring for professional positions has started and will continue through the winter and early spring, with specialized training for manufacturing hires beginning in the fall of 2025.

How you will make an Impact:

• Support the company business needs within HR competencies in order to support reaching the company business and employment goals.

• Perform front line HR duties for assigned country including performing complex investigation, handling non-routine employee issues, performing complex compensation analysis, interpreting and advising management

• Assess HR issues that require considerable judgment and risk management where EW policies and practices do not exist

• Prepare talent development review (TDR) materials, facilitate TDR meetings, and train new managers on process

• Design and administer more complex proactive programs, procedures and plans as it relates to driving employee engagement and employee relations, change management, talent development

• Recruitment cycle – interviews and selection of candidates, cooperation with agencies, job posting, use of recruitment system Taleo, cooperation and support to hiring managers on job offers, interview logistics

• On boarding and orientation process for new employees

• Preparation of payroll documentation, communication with external payroll provider

• Administration and implementation of internal policies in compliance with corporate requirements and legal/social/economic restrictions of the country

• Data Management – proper use of all HR systems, ensure compliance, maintain data up-to-date

• Keep up to date with market situation and regularly monitor development of local labour market

• Investigate complex employee complaints in partnership with the legal department and recommend solutions to resolve complaint

• Lead special projects (e.g. RIF,acquisition and divestitures, litigation support, process improvement projects)

• Provide coaching and guidance to lower level HR specialist/reps

• Other incidental duties

What you will need (Required)

• HR Diploma with 4 years Human Resources experience, including employee relations, or

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with 4 years Human Resources experience, including employee relations

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite and HR systems

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills including consultative and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives

• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills

• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to influence change

• Proven success adhering to and leading project schedules and managing projects

• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills

• Able to read, comprehend, write, and speak English

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of HR functional areas including: Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Leadership Development and Organizational Development

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of EW policies, procedures, and requirements

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state employment laws and compliance implications

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite and working knowledge of HR systems (e.g. PeopleSoft, Taleo)

• Substantial problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills

• Substantial negotiation and conflict resolution skills

• Strong leadership skills and ability to influence change

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the organization

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment

• Ability to assess risks, analyze situations and determine next course of action

• Ability to manage internal and external confidential information with utmost discretion

• Strict attention to detail

• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels

• Must be able to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams, assigned client group(s), and key contacts representing the organization on contracts or projects

• Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships

• Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations

• 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

What is  it  like  to work at  Edwards  Lifesciences  in  Spain?

As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).  

Edwards  Lifesciences  in  Spain  also  offers  the  following  benefits:

• Competitive  Compensation  and  Benefits  package
• Flexible  working  hours,  remote  working
• Pension  plan
• Life  Insurance
• Medical plan
• Meal  Vouchers  
• Service  Awards
• Enhanced  Leave  benefits
• Employee  Stock  Purchase  Programme
• Employee  Assistance  Programme
• Comprehensive Wellness  programme  including  gym  membership  reimbursement,  fresh  fruit  in  theoffice,  yoga  lessons,  subsidized  massages,  mindfulness  sessions,  educational events,  charity  activities and  much more.

Benefits  are  regulated  by  an  internal policy  which  contains  the  full details regarding  the entitlement and  conditions  for  the  benefits.  Benefits  policy and  components  may  vary  by  location.