Analyst – Payroll

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.

As a Payroll professional , you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and efficient payroll operations while helping improve the systems and processes that support our employees. In this role, you’ll apply your payroll expertise and analytical skills to solve complex payroll needs, identify process improvements, support payroll technologies, and partner with internal teams and external vendors to deliver effective payroll solutions.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Independently identify, develop, and recommend process improvements to support an efficient, high-volume bi-weekly payroll cycle.
• Support payroll systems such as ADP/ProBusiness or Time Management Systems (TMS), including system upgrades, releases, patches, enhancements, and new versions.
• Develop and analyze payroll calculations and spreadsheets for complex requirements, including leaves of absence, retroactive termination payments, anticipated severance payments, garnishments, and compensation payments.
• Identify opportunities to enhance time management processes and partner with vendors to define requirements and deliver effective business solutions.
• Lead portions of payroll-related projects, including training, communications, implementation activities, and user adoption.
• Develop and analyze queries and ad hoc reports to respond to internal and external data requests, identifying effective reporting solutions based on business needs.
• Provide guidance to employees on payroll-related matters, including multi-state taxation, relocation, and leaves of absence.
• Partner with third-party vendors to ensure payroll services meet company requirements and expectations.
• Support additional payroll initiatives and responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

What you’ll need (Required):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or a related field and minimum of 3 years of related experience in payroll analysis.

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of payroll analysis, principles, practices, and standards.
• Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office such as Excel and payroll-related systems such as Kronos.
• Experience working with HR systems and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), such as Workday, or similar platforms.
• Advanced English level.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strict attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong relationship management, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience supporting or leading portions of projects, including project schedules, training, communications, and implementation activities.
• Ability to assess risks, analyze situations, and determine appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the organization and influence change.
• Strong leadership skills and a collaborative approach.
• Ability to interact professionally with employees and stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional and interdepartmental teams.
• Ability to build productive working relationships with internal and external partners.