Associate Specialist, Human Resources

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 the Korea organization, including conducting routine employee investigations, handling employee relations matters, performing basic compensation analysis, and interpreting and advising management on HR policies and practices in accordance with company policies and local labor regulations.

• Coordinate payroll administration activities, including preparation and validation of payroll-related documentation, maintenance of employee data, and communication with external payroll service providers to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.

• Administer and coordinate employee benefits programs, including insurance, leave administration, employee benefits communications, vendor management, and annual benefits review and renewal activities.

• Perform recruitment activities throughout the hiring cycle in partnership with the JAPAC Talent Acquisition team.

• Partner with JAPAC Talent Management & Learning (TM&L) teams to coordinate and deliver local learning initiatives, leadership development programs, employee training activities, and organizational development programs.

• Lead and support employee engagement and well-being initiatives, including recognition programs, wellness activities, culture-building initiatives, employee events, and other programs that enhance employee experience and organizational effectiveness.

• Coordinate and support employee communications related to HR policies, benefits, programs, organizational updates, and other people-related initiatives.

• Ensure effective implementation and administration of HR policies, procedures, and programs in compliance with corporate requirements and applicable Korean labor laws and regulations.

• Administer and coordinate Labor Management Council (Work Council) activities.

• Manage onboarding and orientation processes to ensure a positive new-hire experience and successful integration into the organization.

• Maintain accurate employee data, HR records, workforce metrics, and reporting through effective use of HR systems while ensuring data integrity, compliance, and reporting accuracy.

• Participate in HR projects and initiatives, including process improvement activities, compliance programs, employee experience initiatives, and regional or global HR projects as assigned.

• Perform other incidental duties as assigned.

What you will need (Required):

• HR Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field
• 2~3 Years experience previous related Human Resources experience

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite and HR systems
• Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Proven success adhering to and leading project schedules and participating in projects
• Good presentation and facilitation skills
• Able to read, comprehend, write, and speak English
• Moderate knowledge and understanding of HR functional areas including: Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Leadership Development and Organizational Development
• Moderate knowledge and understanding of EW policies, procedures, and requirements
• Moderate knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state employment laws and compliance implications
• Good knowledge of MS Office Suite and working knowledge of HR systems (e.g. PeopleSoft, Taleo)
• Good problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• 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
• 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
• Ability to build stable working relationships internally
• Travel (day and overnight by car, air, train, etc.) will vary. Percentage of time is determined by Management

There has never been a more exciting time to join Edwards Lifesciences as we continue our dynamic growth in the structural heart space. We thrive on discovery and expanding the boundaries of medical technology. Innovation starts with human inspiration. Come be inspired.