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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.
This role will be onsite at our Irvine, CA headquarters .
How you’ll make an Impact:
The Senior HR Specialist role is a trusted partner to the HR Business Partners, primarily enabling timely, high-quality delivery of talent data intelligence. You will support the GOQ functional teams in a holistic manner. In addition, the role will provide support to assigned groups in the execution of talent programs and initiatives.
- Talent Metrics & Analytics:
- Produce and consolidate Global Supply Chain and Quality organizational metrics and reports, perform analysis on workforce and talent data, and assist with the storytelling, visualization, and insights to assist the Head of HR and HRBLs in assessing and developing action plans for talent and org needs.
- Support daily operations when it comes to master data maintenance, and data governance tasks
- Coordinate with COE and HR Ops counterparts to identify future reporting needs, and data and reports to best drive insights, visualization, and progress dashboards.
- Collaborate with COE team members to address data quality issues and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency while following standard practices and assisting with implementation.
- Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP): Partners with COEs to provide accurate data and reports aimed at supporting the execution of the SWP process and headcount metrics. Works alongside COE partners to ensure data is accurate and validated.
- Talent Development Reviews:
- Using COE training materials and approaches, coordinates information gathering, materials and meeting preparation, and rollup of results for the Talent Development Review (TDR) under direction of the HRBL.
- Pulls data, materials and resources from respective COEs and translates into formats that facilitate annual HR activities such as pay review, annual performance review, mid-cycle reviews, etc.
- Collaborates with COEs for dashboards optimization
- Talent and Org Strategy: Assist the HRBL network with the execution of the Talent and Organizational activities. Partners with HRBLs and COE to ensure delivery of these activities.
- Organization Design and Development: Facilitate information and data gathering, workshop preparation, and materials coordination with guidance of HRBL to effectively plan and deliver the org design and org development processes.
- Change Management: Understand change impacts and coordinate activities associated with change management activities (e.g., comms & training materials) consulting with COEs for thought partnerships. Assist the work on request.
- Culture and Value Steward :
- Assist with culture and engagement action planning and execution. Review and prepare rollup information on myVoice engagement survey results as requested. Influencing decisions and actions to be aligned w/ culture.
- Coordinate with other areas of HR (Operations and COE's) for high-touch or ad-hoc situations requiring elevated or escalated coordination on behalf of employees and leaders.
What you'll need (Required):
- Bachelor's Degree with 5 years or Master's Degree with 3 years of previous Human Resources experience
- Advanced Excel tools, functions and skills: Macro, Pivot Tables, Data Validation, Power Query, data import, advanced charting, etc.
- Expertise using advanced data visualization and business intelligence tools such as PowerBI, Visier, etc.
What else we look for (Preferred):
- Proven working knowledge and expertise in usage of MS Office Suite and HR systems, i.e. Workday, etc.)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating, consultative, and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
- Forward thinking, and proactive problem solving skills
- Excellent conflict resolution skills
- Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to influence change
- Proven success adhering to and leading project schedules and managing complex sections of projects
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of HR functional areas with an expertise in one or two areas including: Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Leadership Development and Organizational Development
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of applicable employment laws and compliance implications
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the organization to influence
- 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
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Work is performed independently on complex projects and/or lines of work and reviewed for accuracy and soundness 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
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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.
For California (CA), the base pay range for this position is $81,000 to $116,000 (highly experienced).
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., 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.
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.
This role will be onsite at our Irvine, CA headquarters .
How you’ll make an Impact:
The Senior HR Specialist role is a trusted partner to the HR Business Partners, primarily enabling timely, high-quality delivery of talent data intelligence. You will support the GOQ functional teams in a holistic manner. In addition, the role will provide support to assigned groups in the execution of talent programs and initiatives.
- Talent Metrics & Analytics:
- Produce and consolidate Global Supply Chain and Quality organizational metrics and reports, perform analysis on workforce and talent data, and assist with the storytelling, visualization, and insights to assist the Head of HR and HRBLs in assessing and developing action plans for talent and org needs.
- Support daily operations when it comes to master data maintenance, and data governance tasks
- Coordinate with COE and HR Ops counterparts to identify future reporting needs, and data and reports to best drive insights, visualization, and progress dashboards.
- Collaborate with COE team members to address data quality issues and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency while following standard practices and assisting with implementation.
- Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP): Partners with COEs to provide accurate data and reports aimed at supporting the execution of the SWP process and headcount metrics. Works alongside COE partners to ensure data is accurate and validated.
- Talent Development Reviews:
- Using COE training materials and approaches, coordinates information gathering, materials and meeting preparation, and rollup of results for the Talent Development Review (TDR) under direction of the HRBL.
- Pulls data, materials and resources from respective COEs and translates into formats that facilitate annual HR activities such as pay review, annual performance review, mid-cycle reviews, etc.
- Collaborates with COEs for dashboards optimization
- Talent and Org Strategy: Assist the HRBL network with the execution of the Talent and Organizational activities. Partners with HRBLs and COE to ensure delivery of these activities.
- Organization Design and Development: Facilitate information and data gathering, workshop preparation, and materials coordination with guidance of HRBL to effectively plan and deliver the org design and org development processes.
- Change Management: Understand change impacts and coordinate activities associated with change management activities (e.g., comms & training materials) consulting with COEs for thought partnerships. Assist the work on request.
- Culture and Value Steward :
- Assist with culture and engagement action planning and execution. Review and prepare rollup information on myVoice engagement survey results as requested. Influencing decisions and actions to be aligned w/ culture.
- Coordinate with other areas of HR (Operations and COE's) for high-touch or ad-hoc situations requiring elevated or escalated coordination on behalf of employees and leaders.
What you'll need (Required):
- Bachelor's Degree with 5 years or Master's Degree with 3 years of previous Human Resources experience
- Advanced Excel tools, functions and skills: Macro, Pivot Tables, Data Validation, Power Query, data import, advanced charting, etc.
- Expertise using advanced data visualization and business intelligence tools such as PowerBI, Visier, etc.
What else we look for (Preferred):
- Proven working knowledge and expertise in usage of MS Office Suite and HR systems, i.e. Workday, etc.)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating, consultative, and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
- Forward thinking, and proactive problem solving skills
- Excellent conflict resolution skills
- Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to influence change
- Proven success adhering to and leading project schedules and managing complex sections of projects
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of HR functional areas with an expertise in one or two areas including: Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Leadership Development and Organizational Development
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of applicable employment laws and compliance implications
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the organization to influence
- 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
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Work is performed independently on complex projects and/or lines of work and reviewed for accuracy and soundness 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
-
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.
For California (CA), the base pay range for this position is $81,000 to $116,000 (highly experienced).
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., 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.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate manager human resources jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Three to five years of progressive HR generalist or specialist experience
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred or required by most employers
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms and applicant tracking systems
- Working knowledge of federal and state employment law and compliance requirements
- Demonstrated experience managing employee relations investigations and disciplinary processes
Tips for Your Associate Manager Human Resources Job Search
Tailor your resume to HR metrics
Hiring managers for associate manager human resources roles want to see outcomes, not just duties. Quantify retention improvements, time-to-fill reductions, or compliance training completion rates. Generic HR bullets get screened out fast when applicants can point to measurable results.
Highlight your HRIS and ATS experience
Many associate manager human resources postings list specific platforms as requirements. Name the applicant tracking systems and HR information systems you've used in your resume's skills section. Vague phrases like 'HR software proficiency' won't pass automated screening the way named tools will.
Apply early to roles that fit
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Target postings by HR functional area
Associate manager human resources roles vary widely by specialty. Use search filters to narrow by function, such as talent acquisition, benefits administration, or labor relations. Applying to roles that match your deepest experience gives you a stronger interview position than applying broadly.
Prepare for behavioral rounds with HR scenarios
Interviews for associate manager human resources positions almost always include behavioral questions around conflict resolution, termination conversations, and policy enforcement. Prepare two or three specific examples for each scenario that show your judgment, not just your process knowledge.
Negotiate by citing scope and team size
When negotiating an associate manager human resources offer, anchor your case to the number of employees you'll support and the complexity of programs you'll own. HR hiring managers understand headcount and program scope as workload proxies better than general market comparisons.
Associate Manager Human Resources Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most associate manager human resourcess?
Walmart, Target, and Marriott International are hiring the most associate manager human resourcess right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Industries with the highest volume tend to be healthcare systems, large retailers, and financial services firms with sizable hourly workforces.
How many associate manager human resources jobs are remote?
About 37% of associate manager human resources openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by function. Benefits administration and HR operations roles are more likely to be remote, while employee relations and talent acquisition roles that require on-site presence tend to be in-person or hybrid.
How do you become a associate manager human resources?
Start with a bachelor's degree in human resources or business, then build experience across core HR functions like recruiting, onboarding, and employee relations. Earning a PHR or SHRM-CP certification signals readiness for a management track. Moving into an associate manager human resources role typically requires demonstrating that you can handle employee issues independently and support a team.
Can you get hired as an associate manager human resources with little experience?
Some employers will consider candidates with two to three years of HR coordinator or generalist experience if they show strong judgment in employee relations situations. Focusing on companies that promote from within their HR departments, or targeting smaller organizations where HR teams are lean, gives you the best path to an associate manager human resources title early in your career.
What does the associate manager human resources interview process look like?
Most associate manager human resources interviews include an initial recruiter screen, a panel interview with HR leadership and a business partner, and at least one round of behavioral questions focused on employee relations and compliance scenarios. Some employers add a written case study or ask you to walk through how you'd handle a specific HR situation before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to associate manager human resources jobs?
You can find and apply to associate manager human resources jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience and specialty, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and location preferences.
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