This position acts as the first point of contact for HR inquiries, identifying and delivering solutions to employees and People Leaders. This role executes processes, delivers services, and conducts the day-to-day operations in their assigned function/service area team. The role is empowered to support and perform transactional activities required to enable HR business processes and drive a best-in-class employee experience.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform HR Solutions tasks with high complexity under limited to no direction. Act as first point-of-contact for all HR inquiries, with an employee-centric mindset, expressing empathy in customer service delivery to create a positive, memorable experience for every customer.
• Execute daily service operations by responding to complex service demands and issues as they arise (e.g., volume of calls, staff absence, chat and service portal inquiries, etc.), identifying solutions, and providing HR-related information to employees and people leaders.
• Delegate and escalate inquiries as appropriate but remain responsible for the HR case through completion by tracking progress and providing continuous feedback to requestors on status of their inquiries.
• Lead, plan, and execute HR tasks and activities for their assigned function(s). Provide coaching and knowledge transfer to other team members.
• Leverage E2E process documentation, procedures, work instructions, and Knowledge Base and Case Management content to resolve inquiries quickly and execute day-to-day operational activities and tasks.
• Consolidate and communicate emerging issues/trends from the team’s interactions and provide insight that supports continuous improvements (e.g., to reduce inquiry volume, reduce task execution turnaround time) and improve the customer experience.
• Engage in improving HR Knowledge Base and Case Management content for their assigned function, based on their user experience.
• Other incidental duties
Education and Experience:
H.S. Diploma or equivalent Required
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent in in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred Preferred
4 years years experience Experience in Human Resources Administration or shared services environment Required
Additional Skills:
• Experience with interacting and supporting all levels of management
• Experience managing HR system data
• Experience and understanding of enabling technologies (e.g., case management, employee and manager self-service) and how they work within a customer service business environment (ServiceNow preferred)
• Experience with an ERP system (Workday preferred)
• Experience with Microsoft tools and applications required
• Full knowledge and understanding of Edwards policies and procedures
• Full knowledge and understanding of HR Solutions. Ability to operate effectively and proactively in a customer service environment with a customer focus and employee experience mindset
• Ability to use appropriate judgment and critical thinking skills involved in escalating issues or other resources in decision making or processing
• Ability to effectively utilize HR technology system(s), resource material, and websites to accurately capture, track, and follow-up on information related to inquiries
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees to resolve difficult issues
• Ability to manage high workloads and conflicting priorities, both in support of the HR team and their customers or employees
• Attention to detail and high work standards in support of accurate delivery
• General understanding of employment legislation and compliance for the relevant jurisdiction
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills required
• 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
What We Do
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW), is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. We thrive on discovery and expanding the boundaries of medical technology, serving patients in 100+ countries, with the help of our employees in areas including Clinical Affairs, Quality Engineering, Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs, Sales & Marketing, corporate functions and more.
Our roots date back to 1958 when Miles Lowell Edwards, a retired engineer with a background in hydraulics and fuel pump operations, set out to build the first artificial heart. Edwards believed the heart could be mechanized and was encouraged by Dr. Albert Starr to focus on developing an artificial heart valve. After just two years, the first Starr-Edwards mitral valve was developed and successfully placed in a patient. This innovation spawned Edwards Laboratories. Miles’ fascination with healing the heart and helping patients with heart disease stemmed from his own experience with rheumatic fever as a teenager and continues to fuel our patient-first culture today.
Today, we are as passionate about providing innovative solutions for people fighting cardiovascular disease as we have ever been. It's our Credo. It takes integrity, collaboration, innovation, and focus. We are leaders in the design and manufacture of tissue replacement heart valves and repair products as well as advanced hemodynamic monitoring. We partner with physicians to innovate products designed to help patients live longer, healthier, and more productive lives.
Our work is both rewarding and a privilege. The importance of what we do defines our approach. We work together to create an environment where ideas can flourish and we provide our people with the resources, expertise and support to bring those ideas to life.
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