Analyst, Compensation

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.

As a Compensation Analyst, you will support global compensation programs and initiatives that help Edwards attract, retain, and motivate top talent. By leveraging data-driven insights, market benchmarking, and analytical expertise, you will partner with HR and business stakeholders to ensure compensation practices remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with organizational goals. Your work will directly contribute to informed compensation decisions that support business performance and employee engagement.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Conduct compensation analyses, including job and incumbent evaluations, and provide data-driven recommendations to HR and business stakeholders.
• Create and maintain job profiles and evaluate external market benchmark data to support compensation decisions.
• Participate in compensation surveys, including data collection, submission, validation, downloads, and system updates.
• Support compensation projects and analyses to identify trends, assess business impact, evaluate alternatives, and recommend actionable solutions.
• Respond to inquiries related to compensation programs and processes, including annual compensation review activities.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accurate compensation data management and process execution.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance compensation programs, tools, and operational effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

What You'll Need (Required):

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field and minimum 3 years of experience in Compensation, Human Resources, or related roles.

What Else We Look For (Preferred):

• Knowledge of compensation principles, practices, and global compensation processes.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and compensation data management tools.
• Advanced English level.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Experience working with compensation benchmarking methodologies and market survey data.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Demonstrated collaboration skills and ability to work effectively across functions and organizational levels.
• Experience supporting projects and driving process improvements.
• Ability to assess risks, evaluate alternatives, and recommend appropriate actions.
• Demonstrated leadership, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills.