Job Description

　　Primary Responsibilities:

　　The Global Talent Acquisition (GTA) Operations Specialist has responsibility for the global support of the GTA Center of Expertise (CoE), Recruiting Process Outsourcers (RPO) and GTA Operations teams, providing expertise related to GTA system functionality and day to day GTA process questions or issues. Acts a Subject Matter Expert for GTA processes and technologyPartners closely with HR IT Solutions by conducting user acceptance testing and approval for system change requests. Also acts as the main point of contact and executer of semi-annual system testingNetwork, share, support, and collaborate with HR Service Delivery, New Employee Administration, and additional global HR Teams to assist in improving and simplifying processes.Partner with RPOs to conduct root cause analysis on issues and trends and identifies and implements process enhancements; partners with HR IT Solutions to identify and implement system enhancementsProvide guidance and support to the Service Request Management (SRM) team on GTA ticket management and resolution. Provide backup support to SRM team during peak volumes.Conduct monthly and quarterly Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Grant audits; researches and resolves any LTI grant issues identified, partners closely with the Compensation team on issue resolution.Contribute to the building of capability across the GTA organization and RPO suppliers through the creation and delivery of Quarterly Refresher trainings and creation and delivery of Ad-hoc training requests. Creates and delivers a monthly global GTA Newsletter and creates Tip Sheets and Job Aids as needed.Acts as a key project member for both global projects and GTA specific projects, including providing subject matter expertise on processes and systems, develops and delivers project related training, conducts system testing, and creates and delivers any project related communications to the GTA team.Acts as a GTA SME for non-GTA global projects.

　　Education:

　　Required: HS DiplomaPreferred: Bachelor's Degree

　　Required Skills and Experience:

　　Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in Recruiting, HR or HR Operations at a large global companyProficient in WorkdayExperience creating and delivering global change communications and trainingAbility to assess, identify and implement new process improvementsAbility to negotiate with and influence the opinions of others within the division and with clients & vendorsAbility to successfully partner and work in a highly matrixed environmentStrong attention to detailOutstanding written and verbal communication skills

　　Preferred Skills and Experience:

　　Familiarity with global privacy, legal and compliance requirementsExperience with large, company-wide program implementationsRoot cause analysis and continues improvement mindsetA team-oriented style and a collaborative approach to getting work done.Ability to adjust to a rapidly changing environment and manage through ambiguity

　　NOTICEFORINTERNALAPPLICANTS

　　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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　　We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

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　　U.S. Hybrid Work Model

　　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:

　　$72,880.00 - $114,600.00

　　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.

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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:

　　1st - Day

　　Valid Driving License:

　　No

　　Hazardous Material(s):

　　N/A

　　Requisition ID:R265455