Senior Specialist, HR Generalist

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.

How you will make an impact:

• 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 labor 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’ll need (Required):

Other: in HR Diploma , 4 years experience previous related Human Resources experience, including employee relations Required or

in Business Administration , 4 years experience previous related Human Resources experience, including employee relations Required

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
• Native Japanese, 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