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Job Description

The Associate Director, Global Talent Acquisition Solutions & Strategy has responsibility for design and delivery of HR Solutions in support of the Global Talent Acquisition CoE identifying opportunities for streamlining existing operations, identifying and assessing future technology solutions enabling the Global Talent Acquisition strategy. This position works closely with the Global Talent Acquisition CoE as well as Global Talent Acquisition Operations, to identify, recommend & deliver alternative solutions, leveraging existing, or emerging HR & Recruiting tools and technologies. The individual is responsible for collaborating with peers and HR solution leads within the organization and is accountable for the implementation of agreed upon recommended solutions. The individual must be able to influence across multiple levels of the organization, including the Global Talent Acquisition CoE Leaders as well as internal/external partners to drive change and tangible service improvements. This role must be able to project manage HR technology projects.

Reporting to the Director HR solutions Talent & Recruiting, specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Participates in strategy/process design sessions to consult on solutions (both existing and new) that will best achieve desired strategic outcomes.

• Authors or facilitates creation of functional requirements to effectively build and/or configure solutions.

• Builds team of required partners to implement defined solution (e.g. IT, System Vendor, Implementation Partner); Partner Management (if applicable).

• Responsible for authoring the process design documents, uses cases/business scenarios.

• Responsible for system configuration for prototyping and design considerations.

• Responsible for the development, prioritization and support of the Global Talent Acquisition technology roadmap.

• Responsible for the planning and execution of VOC sessions regularly as they relate to Global Talent Acquisition.

• Creates/updates required Data Privacy forms for all relevant objects requiring data; work with Data Privacy Office and data steward to obtain Local and Global Data Privacy and works council approvals.

• Works with process/functional lead and test leads to define test strategy and test plan and executes user testing.

• Manages all work/deliverables per project plan, reports/escalates status, issues, and risks with mitigation plans weekly to project/program manager.

Associate Director, Global Talent Acquisition Solutions & Strategy operates in a highly complex and matrix environment and is expected to apply HR and recruiting functional and operational expertise to drive performance. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished HR/HRIS, IT and / or recruiting team lead with experience working globally and established credibility in delivery and enabling strategies within a large and complex organization.

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

The individual will have a track record that demonstrates the following competencies:

• Ability to quickly assess business needs to identify opportunities where HR/HRIS processes or systems can further the strategy or streamline processes.

• Ability to work independently and within a team to direct the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems and translate HR/HRSS issues clearly and articulately into business terms. Business Analyst capability with proven ability to translate business processes into functional system requirements and solutions

• Strong communication skills

• Proven ability to deliver as a team leader on large HR systems implementation programs.

• Strong project management skills

• Workday experience preferred.

Required Education & Experience:

Minimum 10 years’ experience in HR, HR Operations, HR Technology or relevant related field (with Masters’ degree, minimum experience is 8 years)

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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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:

$135,500.00 - $213,400.00

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:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Required Skills:

Business Process Improvements, Project Management, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning

Preferred Skills:

Human Resources (HR), People Management, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Workday

Job Posting End Date: 05/06/2024

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Requisition ID: R290994