Senior Director, Human Resources

About the role

Edwards Lifesciences' Human Resources teams design, guide and deliver experiences for its people so that it can attract, develop and retain talent. As Senior Director, Human Resources, you will act as an expert on people and organizational issues and a strategic thought partner for an individual site, a significant business unit or region, or as the lead HR partner with an Executive Leadership Team member. You will also lead or partner with Center of Excellence (COE) teams on HR programs and workforce planning.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and plan HR projects and activities for business units, sites or shared service functions, with accountability for deliverables.
• Lead, direct, evaluate and develop a team of HR professionals so that HR strategy is implemented within budget and in line with regulations, laws and employment standards.
• Build talent development and succession planning aligned with functional growth strategies.
• Partner with COEs to deliver HR programs and evaluate future workforce needs, recommending changes to HR strategy.
• Advise leadership on talent strategies using consulting skills, and proactively analyze trends and metrics to identify training and executive coaching needs.
• Take part in hiring and selection, compensation analysis and evaluation of training and coaching programs.
• May lead HR aspects of mergers and acquisitions, functional consolidations or other large HR initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and human resources experience.
• Demonstrated track record in people management.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment within a global organization.

Required skills

• Preferred: proven project management skills and expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and HR systems.
• Preferred: expert knowledge of local and federal employment laws and legal requirements for managing employees.
• Preferred: ability to negotiate, resolve conflicts, lead change and manage complex employee relations matters.