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Making 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:
Partner and provide guidance to executive stakeholders (e.g., Legal, Finance, Payroll, HR, transfer agent and stock administration service providers) to ensure accuracy with recurrent, ad-hoc equity reports, high level summary analysis, as well as evaluate and resolve complex and/or higher risk equity plan and shareholder related matters.
Continuously develop processes for streamlining and efficiency improvements with daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual administration and reporting of global stock plan transactions as well as evaluating and interpreting tax regulations with respect to employees transferring between/within domestic and/or international locations.
Identify financial and business risks, partner with stakeholders to reduce corporate liability as well as ensure accuracy of equity grants (options RSUs), RSU releases, ESPP enrollment and purchases based on knowledge of securities and tax regulations in all countries that equity programs are offered.
Communicate complex plan provisions. Resolve complex employee issues, problems or concerns quickly and effectively
Provide guidance and instruction to Payroll on tax calculations and limiting of deductions for ESPP (IRC 423), local tax collections, and other equity related items
Lead internal and external auditors with the Finance team for quarterly reviews, year-end audits, and governmental audits (e.g. Sarbanes-Oxley, tax authority) of procedures and controls as needed
What you’ll need (required)
Bachelor's Degree in in a related field plus 5 years previous related experience including finance and/or stock administration
What else we look for (preferred)
Extensive knowledge and understanding of EW policies, procedures, and requirements as it relates to global equity
Substantial negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Strong leadership skills and ability to influence change
Ability to assess risks, analyze situations and determine next course of action
Ability to manage internal and external confidential information with utmost discretion"
Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems
Identifies opportunities for process improvements"
Contributes to the completion of significant organizational projects and goals; Input on overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization is given serious consideration
Must be able to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams, assigned client group(s), and key contacts representing the organization on contracts or projects
Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships
Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations
Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite and related data management tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills including consultative and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
Proven success adhering to and leading project schedules and managing projects
Good problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
Good presentation and facilitation 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.The base pay range for this position is $88,000 to $124,000 (highly experienced). The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., geographic location, 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 RequirementEdwards 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.Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world's leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards Lifesciences has extensive operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia and currently employs over 15,000 individuals worldwide.For us, helping patients is not a slogan - it's our life's work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we focus on helping patients regain and improve the quality of their life.
