Employee Relations Manager

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 enhance HR strategy and planning. Your work will contribute to enable our teams to thrive as they help patients live healthier and more productive lives. 

Work Schedule: Given the collaborative and complex nature of this work, this role is in person full time in Draper, UT.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Lead and conduct complex investigations and review deviations from policies, procedures and regulations. Work directly with internal and external legal counsel in complex investigations providing both subject matter expertise and case management to ensure fair outcomes, timely completion and documentation.

• Provide expert guidance to senior leaders and HR Business Partners on employee relations matters, including coaching, performance management, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.

• Spearhead regional employee relations initiatives and programs. Analyze trends, identify gaps, and deliver actionable solutions that enhance employee experience and organizational effectiveness.

• Analyze and interpret employee relations data to uncover insights, track trends, and present findings to leadership. Help shape a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Identify opportunities to streamline and scale employee relations processes. Champion the use of technology and best practices to enhance efficiency and consistency in case management and resolution.

• Take on additional responsibilities that support the broader HR and business strategy.
 

​What you’ll need (Required):

• Bachelor's Degree in in related field, 8 Years experience previous related experience or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria Required


What else we look for (Preferred):
• Extensive knowledge of own area within the organization while contributing to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards
• Extensive knowledge in employee relations, local and regional employment law, requirements as well as EW coaching and counseling resources .
• Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and related systems and/or tools
• Proven successful project management skills
• Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
• 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
• Travel (day and overnight by car, air, train, etc.) will vary. Percentage of time is determined by Management

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.