Senior Manager, Benefits and Well-being

Edwards Lifesciences; Valencia; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global healthcare innovator in Spain is seeking a benefits expert to manage and design employee well-being programs. The role requires significant experience (8-10 years) in similar positions, a Bachelor's degree, and strong project management skills. You will collaborate with stakeholders, conduct data analysis, and leverage innovative tools. The successful candidate will foster relationships across the organization, ensuring programs are competitive and effective. This position offers a dynamic work environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Servicios

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pension plan

Life Insurance

Medical plan

Gym membership reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Formación

• 8-10 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in a multinational company preferred.
• Certification in project management (e.g., Green Belt) preferred.
• Experience with global employee benefits consulting firms is valued.
• Fluent in English, Spanish preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate on program design and insurance renewals.
• Develop benefits programs within the assigned region.
• Leverage AI tools for benefits design.
• Provide direction on benefits-related topics.
• Lead vendor management.

Conocimientos

Project management

Data analysis

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

Advanced Excel functions

Descripción del empleo

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. In this role specifically you will provide expertise in Edwards benefits and well-being programs to ensure competitiveness of programs to attract and retain talent.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Collaborate with stakeholders (e.g., benefits brokers) on program design and insurance renewals; Perform data analysis to design programs and determine effective metrics. Assess competitiveness of benefits and employee well-beingprograms and identify any opportunities for improvement; Perform complex benefit market analysis and lead projects to ensure benefit programs are market competitive.
• Develop and lead the design of strategic benefits and employee well-being programs within assigned region (e.g., EEMEA, LATAM, Spain, Ireland, Singapore). Interface with internal stakeholders and external experts to understand the market and emerging/innovative tools, trends, and opportunities to identify solutions that promote well-being in alignment with our global well-being strategy; prepare concise business cases for proposed solutions.
• Explore and leverage AI tools and technologies to enhance benefits program design, data analysis, and employee engagement, ensuring our offerings remain innovative and future ready.
• Provide direction and guidance on benefits and well-being related topics to HR staff across the region including identifying and evaluating process improvements.
• Be responsible for acting on program evaluation/dashboard metrics to improve the effectiveness of well-being programs; Submit benefits survey data, update Benefits database and prepare annual benefits cost report. Determine and prepare materials required for benefits proposals presented to benefits committee in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Lead vendor management to maximize investment.
• Review and stay current with changing employee benefits regulations, as well as the shifting needs of an organization’s workforce.
• Develop key relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide coaching and knowledge transfer to team members.
• Other incidental duties

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a solid experience in a similar role (8-10 years of previous related experience) required
• Experience working in a large multinational company preferred
• Certification in project management (e.g. Green Belt) preferred
• Experience working with or within leading global employee benefits consulting firms is highly valued
• Ability to read, write and speak English required; Spanish is preferred
• Experience working in multi-national locations in culturally diverse environment preferred.
• Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and related systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced Excel functions (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis) is essential.
• Proven successful project management leadership skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills.

What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in Spain?

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).

Benefits in Spain:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits package
• Pension plan
• Life Insurance
• Medical plan
• Service Awards
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness program including gym membership reimbursement, fresh fruit in the office, subsidized massages, mindfulness sessions, educational events, charity activities and much more.
• Benefits are regulated by an internal policy which contains full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits. Benefits policy and components may vary by location.

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.

Edwards Lifesciences is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to creating an environment where all our employees can grow and thrive. Guided by our values of integrity and service, we are committed to maintaining a culture of inclusivity and belonging by creating a welcoming workplace for people of all backgrounds.

Edwards Lifesciences is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and adjustments to individuals with a disability or neurodivergence. If you need an accommodation or adjustment during the application, interview, or hiring process, please see the disability accommodation section below.