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Contract TypeContract TypeFull-time
Workplace typeWorkplace typeOn-site
LocationLocationRiyadh

About the Role

Edwards Lifesciences is seeking a Senior HR Specialist to join its team, focusing on the EEMEA region. This role is integral to supporting the company's growth and geographic expansion by ensuring robust HR processes and infrastructure are in place. The position partners with business leaders and cross-functional teams to facilitate new country openings, enhance HR capabilities in existing markets, and ensure compliant and successful launches. The Human Resources team plays a vital role in creating inspiring employee experiences, attracting and retaining talent, and enabling teams to thrive as they contribute to patients' healthier and more productive lives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support HR workstreams for new country openings, including entity setup, compensation and benefits benchmarking, contract frameworks, and compliance readiness.
  • Partner with business leaders to translate expansion plans into workforce, HR operations, and capability requirements.
  • Ensure all HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and employee relations, are scalable and compliant across Middle Eastern markets.
  • Ensure consistent and compliant execution of the HR lifecycle across the region.
  • Maintain strong governance across employee documentation, visa/work permit processes, HR data management, and labor law requirements.
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to plan and execute recruitment aligned with regional growth and capability needs.
  • Identify future capability needs by partnering with business and HR leadership.
  • Partner with payroll providers, visa partners, insurance brokers, relocation firms, and other external vendors to ensure high-quality service delivery.
  • Review and update service level agreements with external vendors and monitor their performance, resolving any escalations.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 5-10 years of experience in Human Resources, including employee relations.
  • Proven expertise in the usage of MS Office Suite.
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of HR functional areas including: Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Leadership Development, and Organizational Development.
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state employment laws and compliance implications.

Required Skills and Abilities

  • Substantial problem-solving, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
  • Substantial negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to assess risks, analyze situations, and determine the 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 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.
  • Adherence to all company rules and requirements (*, pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and taking adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others, as well as for the protection of the environment and prevention of pollution within their span of influence/control.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including consultative and relationship management skills with the ability to drive achievement of objectives.
  • Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
  • Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to influence change.
  • Proven success adhering to and leading project schedules and managing projects.
  • Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
  • Ability to read, comprehend, write, and speak English.
  • Proficiency with HR systems, with Workday being preferred.
  • Working knowledge of HR systems such as PeopleSoft and Taleo.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the organization.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.


Requirements

  • Requires 5-10 Years experience

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