Senior Director, HR Business Leader

  • Edwards Lifesciences
  • Irvine, California
  • Full Time

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 attract and retain talent. Your work will enable our teams to thrive as they help patients live healthier and more productive lives.

This position will lead the Human Resources function for the Implantable Heart Failure Management (IHFM) business and serve as a strategic business partner to executive leadership

You will enable business growth by translating strategy into talent priorities, using data and insights to anticipate needs and drive proactive solutions.

Youll partner closely with HR Centers of Expertise and HR Solutions to deliver across talent acquisition, leadership development, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness ensuring the right talent, structure, and capabilities are in place to advance the business.

How youll make an impact:

  • Serve as the strategic HR partner to IHFM leadership, supporting global teams through a matrixed regional model
  • Lead initiatives that strengthen engagement, leadership effectiveness, and organizational performance
  • Translate business strategy into actionable talent and organizational plans
  • Guide leaders through change, providing coaching and direction on transformation and business evolution
  • Champion Edwards culture and model our Secret Sauce behaviors in partnership with leaders
  • Diagnose organizational needs and implement solutions across structure, talent, and culture
  • Partner with HR Centers of Expertise to deliver integrated solutions across talent management, compensation, employee relations, and development
  • Coach and support leaders at all levels to build capabilities and drive performance
  • Lead or support organizational design, change management, and large-scale initiatives such as M&A or transformations

What youll need (Required):

  • Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, Management, Organization Development or related field with at least 15 years of progressive HR related experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience based on Edwards criteria
  • Demonstrated ability to operate as a strategic business partner with experience working in an operating model that leverages shared services delivery
  • Demonstrated proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word is required, as well as working knowledge of HR software tools
  • Ability to travel approximately 20%: domestic and international travel

What else we look for (Preferred):

  • Master's degree
  • Strong working knowledge of US labor law
  • Financial acumen and experience managing budgets
  • Strong communication and influencing skills across all levels; ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and lead through change
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational consulting skills

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 $173,000 to $245,000 (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.

E dwards 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.

Job ID: 523541396
Originally Posted on: 6/3/2026

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