(Junior) Specialist, Human Resources

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’ll make an impact:

• Serve as the first point of contact for employees and managers at Edwards Lifesciences Poland Sp. z o.o., handling day-to-day HR inquiries, identifying improvement opportunities, and ensuring a seamless employee experience
• Design, implement, and administer local HR policies and procedures in alignment with global and regional HR frameworks, while ensuring compliance with Polish labor law and local regulations
• Deliver pre-boarding and onboarding programs to support effective integration of new hires
• Design and implement the local annual wellbeing program, driving employee engagement and supporting a positive workplace culture
• Manage HR administration activities, including employment documentation, internal and external reporting, vendor coordination, purchase orders, and invoice processing
• Administer HR systems, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and timely updates
• Coordinate the Health & Safety agenda in cooperation with external providers and internal stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with regional HR partners across payroll, benefits, workforce administration, talent acquisition, talent management, and learning
• Monitor labor market trends and stay informed about local market developments and employment practices
• Drive continuous improvement, process optimization, and simplification of existing HR processes
• Report to an HR Manager based abroad and actively contribute to regional HR projects and initiatives
• Other incidental duties
  
  

This is a office-based role (~4 days per week in the office) - Warsaw.

What you'll need (Required):

• Bachelor' s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Min. 2 years of HR experience, ideally in a with generalist role within international environment
• Native-level Polish and fluent English proficiency
  
  

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Proven proficiency in MS Office Suite and HR systems
• Substantial knowledge and understanding of local employment legislation and compliance implications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal and consultative abilities
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the organization
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn, develop and grow within the role
  
  

For Poland, the base pay range for this position is 120,000 - 170,000 zł (highly experienced). The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).