Director Of Mechanical Engineering — Ai Cooling Leader

Jobgether; Valencia; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences in Valencia, Spain is seeking a Director, HR Business Leader to guide talent strategy, partner with senior leaders, and shape a high‑performing, engaged organization across Europe.

You will lead HR programs with COEs, advise on talent and compensation, and drive workforce planning, coaching, and executive development to meet current and future business needs. Located in the Valencia area, the role requires strategic vision and compliance with local employment laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with extensive HR experience.
• Master's degree or equivalent in related field; preferred for senior leadership roles.
• Strong leadership and strategic HR program delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic thought partner to develop HR strategy for client groups and regions.
• Lead HR programs with COEs to meet current and future talent needs.
• Advise leadership on talent strategies and organizational capability.
• Evaluate workforce needs and adapt HR programs accordingly.
• Participate in talent interviews and compensation analysis.

Skills

Project management

Facilitation

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Influencing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Master's Degree or equivalent in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HR systems

Job description

Director, HR Business Leader

MONCADA Edwards Lifesciences

Spain - Moncada - Valencia
Full time
Req-51505

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 Will Make an Impact

• Act as a strategic thought partner for assigned client group(s), countries and/or regions to develop and implement human resource strategy to achieve its current and future business objectives.
• Leverage effective consulting skills and principles to advise, influence and partner with leadership on talent strategies and actions to build organizational capabilities and an engaged and high‑performing organization
• Lead or partner with COE's to deliver human resource programs for client groups to ensure the organization's current and future talent requirements are met.
• Partner with HR Management or COE's to evaluate the organization's future workforce needs in order to recommend changes to the HR strategy and adapt existing HR programs to meet these needs
• Proactively analyze trends and metrics to identify training needs or individual executive coaching needs for assigned client group(s) and partners with COE's or Shared Service groups to develop solutions, programs and policies and participate in evaluation and monitoring of training and coaching programs to ensure success.
• Participate in the interview/selection of talent in assigned client groups and perform compensation analysis to drive competitive offers
• Other incidental duties.

What You Will Need (Required):

• Bachelor's Degree in related field , 12 years of previous related human resources experience
• Master's Degree or equivalent in related field , 10 years of previous related human resources experience

What Else We Look For (Preferred):

• Proven successful project management skills
• Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and human resources systems
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
• Excellent problem‑solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including influencing, consultative, and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
• Recognized as an expert in own sub‑function(s) and/or area(s) within the organization
• including broad‑based advanced knowledge of all aspects of area of work in the organization
• Expert understanding of related aspects of human resources processes and/or systems
• Expert knowledge of legal requirements related to day‑to‑day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Expert knowledge of local and federal employment laws in one or more areas
• Expert negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to influence change
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the organization
• Effective level of business literacy about the client group(s) business, financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels while establishing a positive reputation
• Ability to navigate challenging forces in the fast‑paced and dynamic environment
• Represents leadership on projects within multiple areas, interfacing with project managers, human resources team and middle management
• Consult in project setting within multiple human resources areas, interfacing with low to middle management
• Provides human resources leadership to outsourcing partners on a task level, participates on small scale RFP
• 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

Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Through breakthrough technologies, world‑class evidence and partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders, our employees are inspired by our patient‑focused culture to deliver life‑changing innovations to those who need them most.

Req ID:
Remote Position: Hybrid
Region: Europe
Country: Spain
State/Province: La Pobla De Vallbona
City: Valencia

General Overview

Functional Area: Engineering

Career Stream: Design Engineering Mechanical

SAP Short Name: ENG-ENG-DME

Job Level: Level 07

IC/MGR: Individual Contributor

Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

The Engineer, Mechanical Design develops new mechanical systems/modules and maintains existing designs. Research mechanical concepts and create system solutions using 3D modeling and simulation software. Complete calculations and test, validate, and qualify their systems and make adjustments as needed. Provide