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 an Associate Specialist of Talent Acquisition at our Cartago plant, you will serve as a trusted advisor to your stakeholders, advising management and supporting the high-volume manufacturing roles for the plant. This role will be onsite at our Cartago plant full time. **How you will make an impact:** + Assist in the development of multiple talent sourcing options for both active and passive candidates, utilize advanced sourcing techniques to identify candidates (e.g., cold calling, job boards, advertising, database and internet searches, and networking and referrals, and anticipate organization needs by ensuring an ongoing talent pool + Participate recruiting activities and may lead sections of strategic talent acquisition projects, processes and programs to fulfill business needs and organizational priorities + Collaborate with HRBPs and hiring managers to conduct offer negotiations and finalize the hiring process + Other duties assigned by Leadership **What you'll need (Required):** + Bachelor’s degree and one year of related talent acquisition experience **What else we look for (Preferred):** + Talent acquisition work experience recruiting and supporting roles in manufacturing and plant settings + Experience conducting talent‑screening phone interviews, coordinating and participating in interviews, and managing the full talent acquisition process from start to finish + Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills + Able to read, comprehend, write, and speak English + Moderate knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures, and requirements relevant to talent acquisition + Moderate knowledge and understanding of industry related terminology + Strict attention to detail + Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels + Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment + Must be able to work in a team environment, including immediate supervisor and other team members in the section or group + Ability to build stable working relationships internally