.Job Summary: Ensure the most efficient means are employed to produce an accurate timely payroll, as well as providing up to date guidance on potential impact to management and employees.How you will make an impact:Independently seek, develop, and propose improvements to efficiently process high-volume bi-monthly payroll cycle including overseeing system upgrades, releases, patches, enhancements, and new versions.Develop spreadsheets for independent calculation of payroll requirements, including ongoing reviews of compensation payments prior to system entry.Time and Attendance system administrator; identify process improvement areas, recommend business solutions, and collaborate with vendor to execute proposed solutions.Develop and analyze complex queries and ad hoc reports to meet data request specifications from internal and external sources.Provide guidance to employees to ensure their understanding of a variety of complex payroll implications, e.G., multi-state taxation, relocation.Responsible for proper filing and archiving of data/documents. Submit payroll data to vendor for processing in a timely manner. Attend to internal/external Auditors.Represent Edwards to third-party vendors to ensure services provided meet company standards.Develop and lead complex projects and initiatives ensuring adoption by users.Other incidental duties.What you will need:Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Computer Systems, or related field, 6 years of previous related experience in Payroll analysis required.What else we look for:Proven expertise in MS Office Suite and payroll related systems.Excellent written and verbal communication skills including negotiating and relationship management skills.Proven success adhering to and leading project schedules and managing more complex sections of projects.Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.Extensive knowledge and understanding of payroll analysis.Extensive understanding of payroll principles, practice and standards.Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.Strong leadership skills and ability to influence change.Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the organization.Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.Ability to assess risks, analyze situations and determine next course of action.Strict attention to detail.Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels.Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.Must be able to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams.Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters.Adhere to all company rules and requirements.About Us:Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring