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Job Description

The HR Tech Global Learning and Development (GL&D) and Global Service Delivery (GSD) Senior Specialist has responsibility for supporting the ongoing management of our Company's HR technology solutions related to GL&D and GSD processes. This position works closely with Process and Solutions leads within HR Technology as well as the Global Centers of Excellence (COE's). The Senior Specialist will support learning and HR systems as well as assess and manage new demand for business requests and identify/ recommend alternative solutions related to these functional areas. This role operates in a complex and matrixed environment and is expected to apply HR functional and technical expertise to drive performance. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished HR team member with project or operational team experience working globally.

*The working model for this role (Hybrid Or Remote) will depend on the location of the incumbent in relation to our office location*

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support our Company's GL&D and GSD technology environment with a focus on Workday Learning, Microsoft and ServiceNow systems including configuration, testing and/or support.

• Authors or facilitates the creation of functional or data integration requirements to effectively enable solutions and partners with IT on implementation.

• Supports data privacy processes required to be followed as part of system changes and works with Data Privacy Office and data steward to ensure Local and Global Data Privacy and works council approvals are obtained, as required.

• Works with solutions leads to define the testing strategy, develops test plans/scripts, and executes and/or facilitates user testing.

• Executes changes as required to support ongoing demand based on priorities and assesses the impact of system updates. Serves as subject matter expert to consult with end-users on appropriate system capabilities, processes and procedures.

• Participates in projects and programs where functional processes are impacted, inclusive of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

• Partners with the solution leads, global centers of excellence and IT to enable the evolving technology ecosystem.

• Supports Workday releases for areas supported.

• Enables technical needs in support of mergers and acquisitions.

Education Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in an HR/HRIS/IT/Operations function required.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of Workday or SAP SuccessFactors configuration experience

• Ability to quickly assesses business needs to identify opportunities

• where HR/ HRIS processes or systems can further the strategy, or streamline processes.

• Workday functional knowledge and experience (Learning) or other learning technology will also be considered.

• Ability to translate end-user requirements into technical functionality and vice versa.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

• Ability to act as a change agent and lead others through change.

• Ability to work independently and within a team and direct the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems and translate HR/ HRIS issues clearly and articulately into business terms.

• Juggle multiple priorities and manage expectations of different users and client groups.

• Effectively communicate system capabilities and opportunities while demonstrating understanding of client needs and requirements.

• Knowledge of Learning and HR systems, processes and programs.

• Project leadership expertise, managing in a deadline-driven environment.

• Initiative, creativity, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent analytical, technical, problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated competencies in relationship management, facilitation, influencing skills, and working globally as well as cross-functionally.

• A team-oriented style and a collaborative approach to getting work done. Ability to be hands-on and entrenched in the details when necessary.

• Ability to seek direction when needed as well as in working independently/ self-directed with limited and/or an evolving set of available information.

• Strong understanding of and appreciation for data privacy concepts and principles (e.g., importance of securing data at rest and in transit, ensuring data is used in a way that is consistent with the intended purpose).

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Vendor sourcing & selection experience

• HR Business Process improvement experience

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

Under New York State, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected salary range:

$111,400.00 - $175,300.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Required Skills:

Measurement Analysis, Portfolio, Programme, and Project Support, Program Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management

Preferred Skills:

Business Process Improvements, Business Strategies, Client Management, Communication, Creativity, Dashboard Reporting, Data Integration, Data Management, HR Information Management, HR Service Delivery, Human Resource Management, Human Resources (HR) Software Systems, Industry Knowledge, Information Technology Strategies, Investment Management, Leadership, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Analysis, Privacy Compliance, Requirements Management, Team Management, Team Operations, Technical Leadership, Technology Implementations, Testing Strategies

Requisition ID: R288695