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 Manager, Benefits + Wellness, you will provide expertise in Edwards benefits and wellness programs to ensure competitiveness of programs as a means to attract and retain talent.

How you’ll contribute:

Collaborate with management to design strategic benefits and employee wellness programs within assigned region (e.g., USA, International). Interface with internal stakeholders and external experts to understand the market and emerging/innovative tools, trends, and opportunities to identify solutions that promote well-being in alignment with our global well-being strategy; prepare concise business cases for proposed solutionsPerform complex data mining and analysis to assess program opportunities/effectiveness; develop success metrics and dashboard. Assess competitiveness of benefits and employee wellness programs and identify any opportunities for improvement; Perform complex benefit market analysis and lead projects to ensure benefit programs are market competitiveProvide direction and guidance on benefits and wellness related topics to HR staff across the region including identifying and evaluating process improvementsResponsible for taking action on program evaluation/dashboard metrics to improve the effectiveness of benefit and well-being programs; Submit benefits survey data, update Benefits database and prepare annual benefits cost report. Determine and prepare materials required for benefits proposals presented to benefits committee in partnership with cross-functional teamsSupport overall vendor management to maximize investmentReview and stay current with changing employee benefits regulations, as well as the shifting needs of an organization’s workforceDevelop key relationships with internal and external stakeholdersProvide coaching and knowledge transfer to team membersOther incidental duties

What you’ll need (required):

Bachelor's Degree in related field and 8 years experience in benefits and wellnessPrior management experienceExperience with benefits data and analytics

What else we look for (preferred):

Expert understanding of related aspects of benefit and wellness processes and/or systemsKnowledge of financial mechanism that relates to benefit and wellness programsExpert understanding of benefit related data and data analysisProven expertise in MS Office Suite and related systemsProven successful project management skillsExcellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skillsExtensive knowledge of own area within the organization while contributing to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standardsAbility to develop and integrate metrics into the projects and operations that clearly demonstrate the value to the businessExcellent leadership and negotiating skills and ability to influence and implement changeExperience working in multi-national locations in culturally diverse environmentStrict attention to detailAbility to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organizationAbility to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environmentAbility to manage confidential information with discretionAbility to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams and representing the organization on specific projectsAdhere 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, the base pay range for this position is $100,000 to $142,000 (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.