Senior HR Strategy Analyst

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 youll deliver solutions to enhance HR strategy and planning. Your work will contribute to 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 Irvine CA.

How youll make an impact:

This role will impactfully support the Senior Director HR Strategy and Process Improvement in developing and executing strategic planning and management processes and initiatives to evolve HR capabilities and how we continually elevate to deliver to the business. This team will define talent and organizational strategies for HR along with defining strategies for other areas of the HR function. The job duties include independent responsibility and collaboration to execute:

• Research develop and maintain in-depth reviews and analysis of key strategic business issues including exploring industry models opportunity assessment optimizing current approaches and scanning competitive landscape best practices.
• Synthesize competitive and market trend intelligence into actionable insights

• Execute and support delivery of HR strategy and planning sessions bi-annually with leadership team. Synthesis and analysis of outputs and activation of action plans.
• Responsibility for key tasks in the end-to-end strategy planning to project portfolio criteria assessment process.
• Work to develop strategic plans cross functionally and across the HR operating model groups that drive enhancement in functional capabilities programs initiatives operations and operating model continuous improvement to support the business.
• Integrate findings from research/analyses and develop the annual planning process which establishes the imperatives for the organization and maps to .
• Collaborate with global colleagues to develop plans functionally and regionally.
• Develop presentations and tools to facilitate communication of strategic initiatives and plans to internal and external audiences
• Other incidental duties

What youll need (Required):

• Bachelors degree in science engineering finance statistics or related field with 4 years previous experience in an analytical strategy strategic marketing or business consulting role or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria.

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Masters Degree or MBA
• Prior experience in a role focused on HR strategy specifically or functional strategy or organizational effectiveness
• Strong data analysis skills
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with a high degree of accuracy
• Project management skills with strong time management and organizational ability
• Tech savvy with Microsoft Office including CoPilot or other AI
• Strong financial skills with a demonstrated ability to understand and dissect markets competition and industry trends
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels with an emphasis on integrity and trust.
• Strict attention to detail
• Experience in medical device biotech or health care
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work in a team environment including the ability to work with vendors and project stakeholders; able to build productive internal/external working relationships
• 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 (CA) the base pay range for this position is $92000 to $130000 (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.