Recruiter - Latin America Region

Cardinal Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 81,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

HSA

Flex spending accounts

Parental leave

Job summary

Cardinal Health seeks a LATAM Recruiter to deliver full-cycle recruitment across Latin America for Manufacturing and Commercial roles. You will partner with hiring managers and cross-functional teams, leveraging strategic sourcing and market insights to attract and hire top talent while ensuring a positive candidate experience.

The role supports recruitment for multiple LATAM countries, requiring fluency in English and Spanish, with Portuguese preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field preferred.
• Fluency in English and Spanish; Portuguese proficiency preferred.
• 4+ years recruiting experience with LATAM focus (Brazil, Mexico or Costa Rica preferred).
• Knowledge of LATAM labor markets, practices, and local laws.
• Ability to manage multiple searches in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with ATS such as Workday, Taleo or similar.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• CIR or AIRS certifications preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for LATAM manager-and-professional-level positions.
• Develop and execute effective search strategies to attract qualified candidates.
• Source candidates through proactive networking, outreach, referrals, social media and other channels.
• Conduct candidate pre-screening and behavioral interviews/assessments.
• Present qualified candidates and hiring insights to hiring managers.

Skills

Fluent English & Spanish

LATAM recruiting

Stakeholder management

Multitask management

Advanced MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Taleo

Job description

Full time

What Talent Acquisition contributes to Cardinal Health

Human Resources designs, implements and delivers human resource programs and policies, including recruitment, talent management, diversity and inclusion, compensation and benefits, among others. This function anticipates and plans for long-term human resource needs in alignment with business strategies.

Job Summary

The LATAM Recruiter delivers full-cycle recruitment services across Latin America, supporting Manufacturing and Commercial organizations. This role partners with hiring managers and cross-functional stakeholders to attract, assess, and hire qualified talent while ensuring a positive candidate experience and alignment with regional business needs. The Recruiter serves as a trusted talent partner by leveraging market insights, strategic sourcing, and proactive talent pipelines to support organizational growth. This role supports recruitment efforts for Manufacturing and Commercial operations in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Colombia, Chile, and Brazil.

Responsibilities

Recruitment

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for manager-and-professional-level positions across LATAM.
• Develop and execute effective search strategies to attract qualified candidates.
• Source candidates through proactive networking, internet research, direct outreach, employee referrals, social media, and other relevant channels.
• Conduct candidate pre-screening and behavioral interviews/assessments.
• Present qualified candidates, recommendations, and hiring insights to hiring managers.

Business Partnership and Stakeholder Management

• Partner with hiring managers to define hiring strategies, timelines, candidate profiles, and expectations.
• Maintain transparent, proactive, and agile communication throughout the recruitment process.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Total Rewards, Benefits, and other support functions to deliver seamless hiring outcomes.
• Advice hiring managers on talent market intelligence and recruitment best practices.

Offer Management

• Partner with Compensation and Benefits teams to develop competitive offer recommendations.
• Participate in offer presentations, negotiations, and closing activities.

Talent Pipelining and Market Intelligence

• Build and maintain professional networks, talent communities, and community partnerships.
• Gather and analyze competitive intelligence, industry trends, and labor market conditions.
• Translate market insights into effective recruitment and sourcing strategies.

Candidate and Hiring Manager Experience and Employer Branding

• Deliver a positive and engaging experience for candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Respond promptly and proactively to candidate and hiring manager questions or concerns.
• Communicate and promote the organization’s employee value proposition, career opportunities, and culture through social media and other professional networks.
• Support regional employer-branding initiatives, including Top Employer programs, to attract qualified and diverse talent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field preferred.
• Fluency in English and Spanish required; Brazilian Portuguese proficiency is preferred.
• 4+ years of recruiting experience, including at least 2 years supporting recruitment in LATAM (Brazil, Mexico, or Costa Rica preferred).
• Knowledge of LATAM labor markets, employment practices, local labor laws, and cultural considerations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems, such as Workday, Taleo, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and recruitment priorities.
• Proven success in sourcing and closing passive candidates.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to work independently and drive results.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective partnerships across organizational levels and functions.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and follow-up skills.
• Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR) preferred
• Advanced Internet Recruiting Strategies (AIRS) certification preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
• Works on complex projects of large scope
• Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
• Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
• Completes work independently; receives general guidance on new projects
• Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
• May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $80,900-$115,500

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short-and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity-expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities.

We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end-to-end solutions and data-driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care.

With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges - now, and in the future.