Manager, Benefits and Well-being (EMEA)

Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader of patient-focused innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs.

Join our team as a Manager, Benefits & Well-being to provide expertise on Edwards benefits and well-being programs, ensuring our offerings are competitive and deliver the best employee experience. Your role will be pivotal in attracting and retaining top talent.

How you’ll make in impact:

• Strategic Program Design: Collaborate with management to design benefits and employee well-being programs across the EMEA region. Engage with internal stakeholders and external experts to stay ahead of market trends and identify solutions that align with our global strategy. Prepare compelling business cases for proposed initiatives.
• Program Analysis and Improvement: Conduct thorough data analysis to design programs and establish effective metrics. Evaluate the competitiveness of our benefits and well-being programs, identifying opportunities for enhancement. Lead projects to ensure our offerings remain competitive.
• Guidance and Support: Provide expert advice on benefits and well-being topics to HR staff across the EMEA region, driving process improvements and best practices.
• Program Evaluation: Utilize program evaluation and dashboard metrics to enhance the effectiveness of benefits & well-being programs. Submit benefits survey data, update the benefits database, and prepare comprehensive annual benefits cost reports.
• Vendor Management: Optimize vendor relationships to maximize our investment in benefits and well-being programs.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay informed about changing employee benefits regulations and adapt our programs to meet the evolving needs of our workforce.
• Stakeholder Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• 8 years of previous relevant experience, experience in benefits and well-being is REQUIRED
• Knowledge of benefits admin platform implementation preferred
• Proficiency in English
• Experience in multi-national, culturally diverse environments preferred
• Proven expertise in MS Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills required
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking abilities
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and drive change
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
• Discretion in handling confidential information
• Team-oriented, with the ability to work in inter-departmental teams and represent the organization on specific projects

What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in the Czech Republic?  

As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).  

Edwards Lifesciences in the Czech Republic also offers the following benefits:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits package
• Flexible working hours, remote working
• Pension Plan Risk Life Insurance
• Virtual Medical Clinic (online access to healthcare)
• Meal Benefits  
• Service Awards
• Enhanced Sick Leave Benefits
• Flexible Benefit Plan (Cafeteria)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program including onsite gym, Yoga, Pilates or SM System classes, massages, fresh fruit in the office, healthy lifestyle workshops, educational events, charity activities and much more.  

Benefits are regulated by an internal policy which contains the full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits. Benefits policy and components may vary by location.