Senior Specialist, HR Project & Implementation (6 months contract)

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 

Job Posting Summary:

This fixed-term role will support priority HR initiatives across Edwards Israel, including implementation of the Israel HR Operating Model, post-acquisition integration, HR policy and practice harmonization, and deployment of HR processes and employee-facing materials across Israel entities.

The role will partner with Israel HR leaders to translate HR decisions, business requirements, and global/local direction into clear documentation, communications, tools, templates, and practical implementation materials.

How you will make an impact: 

HR Operations, Integration & Implementation

• Support implementation of the Israel HR Operating Model, post-acquisition integration, and related HR operational priorities.
• Partner with HR leaders to deploy HR programs, employee-facing processes, and operational priorities across Israel entities.
• Review current practices and documentation; identify gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities for standardization.
• Prepare HR materials, presentations, trackers, process documents, project plans, and implementation updates.
   

HR Process, Policy & Lifecycle Support

• Review HR policies, practices, and employee-facing materials across Israel entities.
• Support development of harmonized policies, procedures, templates, and practical guidance documents.
• Translate HR decisions, global guidance, and local employment needs into practical processes and materials.
• Prepare employment-related documentation and manager/employee guidance in partnership with HR and Legal teams.
   

Policy Harmonization & Change Communication Support

• Identify key gaps, differences, and areas requiring alignment or clarification.
• Support design, documentation, harmonization, and implementation of HR processes across the employee lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain HR materials enabling change communication talking points, manager toolkits, FAQs, checklists, playbooks, and employee-facing documentation etc.
• Partner with key stakeholders to gather inputs, validate materials, and support adoption.
  
   

What you’ll need: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of HR experience, preferably in a multinational or global organization.
• Experience supporting HR operations, integration, policy work, process improvement, organizational initiatives, or change deployment.
• Experience drafting HR policies, procedures, employee communications, process documentation, implementation materials, or manager guidance.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, employee lifecycle practices, Israeli labor law, and local employment practices.
• Experience working across HR disciplines, matrix organizations, and multiple stakeholders.
• Project coordination and HR technology experience, including Workday, are advantages; familiarity with Copilot is preferred.
   

What else we look for: 

• Broad HR knowledge with strong ability to translate HR decisions, policies, and business needs into practical documentation, tools, communications, and process materials.
• Excellent writing, documentation, and communication skills in Hebrew and English.
• Strong planning, organization, prioritization, follow-up, attention to detail, and ownership.
• Strong stakeholder collaboration, practical problem-solving, and ability to create structure in evolving situations