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Merck & Co, Inc
Director, Global Talent Acquisition, Branding, Diversity & Recruiting Solutions & Compliance
Job Description
New hires in office-based roles in the US & Puerto Rico will be required, subject to applicable law, to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious exemption to this vaccination requirement that can be accommodated without an undue burden to the operation. However, subject to applicable law, employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as employees in health services, customer facing commercial, or research based roles, will be required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment.
In April 2020, our Company announced plans to consolidate our New Jersey campuses into a single New Jersey headquarters location in Rahway, NJ by 2023. Therefore, this role will be temporarily based in a and exact timing of the departmental move to Rahway, NJ will be communicated at a future date.
Director, Global Talent Acquisition, Branding, Diversity & Recruiting Solutions & Compliance
Based: Rahway or West Point
Job Description:
Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where our company has codified its 130-year legacy. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.
We know that our people are the key to our success, which is why our Human Resources team works to attract, develop, retain and inspire our people so that they can learn, grow and make a true impact on the world. Together we collaborate to create a culturally rich, diverse organization ensuring we remain innovative and agile.
Primary Responsibilities:
Lead a team of individuals to drive the Branding, Diversity, Compliance & Recruiting Solutions strategy and execution globally
In partnership with Corporate Communications drive and build upon the Employer Brand and EVP globally
Develop and oversee the recruitment marketing and branding strategy, ensuring applicable technologies, systems and vendors are being fully utilized to drive hiring programs, further brand reach and perform regular analysis to assess ROI
Oversee brand recognition, exposure, and reputation for the global talent acquisition organization, analyze social media and web metrics and related data to assess ROI and recommend improvements to strategic and tactical plans
Build a strong partnership with Talent Management and Global Diversity and Inclusion, HR Ops and Legal to ensure to achieve mutual goals and ensuring our Company is positioned as attractive and engaging employer for diverse talent
Develop the recruiting diversity strategy & design of programs, frameworks, tools and initiatives to establish and maintain key relationships to promote our Company as a key employer of choice amongst targeted demographics
Partner with the TAAs, RPOs and line leaders to develop and implement divisional diversity strategy framework for the division
Work closely with HR Operations and IT to ensure GTA utilizes the most effective tools and systems (ATS, CRM, SAAS) to achieve a best-in-class candidate, hiring manager and recruiter experience while utilizing AI and automation to find efficiencies in our operating model.
Understands current and future compliance landscape and consults with Legal, HR, diversity and HR Operations and implement any changes in internal or external regulatory/compliance landscape when necessary
Keeps current policies and processes up to date and relevant
Effectively defines and uses GTA metrics to monitor compliance
Education Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience in lieu of degree
Required Experience and Skills:
Minimum of 12 years of work experience with specific experience in Global Talent Acquisition including Employer Branding, HR Technology, Recruiting Metrics & Analytics, Diversity and Compliance; minimum of 3 years’ experience managing a team
Strong business acumen
Excellent communication skills
Ability to influence, consult and collaborate at all levels of the organization
Understanding of metrics and analytics
External labor market and best practice knowledge
Strategic thinking
Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.
Who we are …
We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.
What we look for …
Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.
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.
New hires in office-based roles in the US & Puerto Rico will be required, subject to applicable law, to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious exemption to this vaccination requirement that can be accommodated without an undue burden to the operation. However, subject to applicable law, employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as employees in health services, customer facing commercial, or research based roles, will be required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment.
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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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.
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1Requisition ID:R183184