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’ll make an impact:** As an HR Specialist focusing on leaves of absence and accommodations, you will act as the first point of contact in the reporting, identifying, and managing employees through the case management and contact tracing process. In addition, you will + Provide case management of all accommodations within the US location; including conducting and documenting factual investigations, analyzing records, and providing recommendation on appropriate outcomes. + Oversee and refine the accommodations E2E process and act as a liaison with other relevant stakeholders (e.g., Benefits, Payroll, EHS, Risk Management and Employee Relations and Legal) + Develop return to work strategies and/or accommodations in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Advise managers and employees on work coordination and accommodations. Actively search in Edwards open positions to try to accommodate the employees with restrictions. + Develop and analyze data to create health communications, (i.e. data on reach, employee engagement, etc); create reports as needed. Communicate findings with stakeholders. + Plan and implement health promotion events, workshops, and outreach activities as directed by manager and other stakeholders. + Keep up to date on health trends, share new knowledge with team and apply knowledge on the job. + Develop reporting metrics (e.g., trending) and provide insights to stakeholders (i.e. HR, Plant leaders, cross functional teams) + Provide case management to major health threats (i.e. natural disaster, health programing, infectious disease) to improve the employee experience, balanced with protocols and processes associated with re-integration and contact tracing including providing input on processes. + Provide recommendations and insights to the Team Leader to continuously improve HR Knowledge Base and Case Management content. **What you’ll need (Required):** + Bachelor's Degree in a related field with 3 years experience in leave of absence and/or worker’s compensation programs **What else we look for (Preferred):** + Experience with interacting and supporting all levels of management + Experience managing HR system data and processes + Experience and understanding of HR 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 + Results-oriented mindset (high sense of urgency, determination, tenacity, etc.). + Substantial knowledge of standard business practices and professionalism in a customer service environment are essential + Substantial specialized knowledge in multiple HR pillars including end-to-end HR solutions in assigned function to deliver a best in class employee experience + Understanding of HR enabling technologies and how they work within a customer service business environment + General understanding of employment legislation and compliance for the relevant jurisdiction + Support consistency and common standards and leading and driving local continuous improvement and cost efficiencies + Ability to effectively utilize HR technology, resource material, websites, and software to provide effective information on human resources processes and procedures + Ability to use appropriate judgment in involving the next level (escalation) or other resources in decision making or processing; demonstrate adaptability and creativity in problem solving + Excellent verbal and written communication skills, fluent in English and any additional required language (both written and spoken). Spanish fluency is a bonus. + Ability to manage stressful situations and conflicting priorities, both in support of the HR team and their customers, or employees or people leaders + Strong attention to detail and high work standards in support of seamless execution 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.