Sr. Specialist, HR Tech Recruiting Workday Configuration- Hybrid

Job Description

The Global Talent Acquisition (GTA) Technology Configuration Sr Specialist role has responsibility for supporting the ongoing management of our Company's HR technology solutions related to GTA processes.  This position will have a focus on the Global Talent Acquisition area specifically but can support the Talent & Performance space as needed.  This position works closely with Process and Solutions leads within HR Technology as well as the Global Centers of Excellence (COE's) and Operations Teams. The Senior Specialist will support, assess and manage new demand for business requests and identify/recommend alternative solutions related to these functional areas. This will entail heavy configuration of the Workday application and the supporting vendor systems.  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. 

Responsibilities

• Primary support of our Company's Global Talent Acquisition technology environment with a heavy focus on the Workday system including configuration and testing.   Additional support can be needed for our Talent and Vendor technology environments.

• Authors or facilitates the creation of functional or data integration requirements to effectively enable solutions and partners with Information Technology 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, Operations and Center of Excellence leads to define the testing strategies while developing test plans/scripts, and then executing and/or facilitating user testing

• Executes changes as required to support ongoing demand based on priorities and assesses the impact of bi-annual system updates.

• Serves as subject matter expert to consult with end-users on appropriate system 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 Information Technology to enable the evolving technology ecosystem

Education Minimum Requirement

• High school with a minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in an HR/HRIS/IT/Operations function. 4 years of experience is required with a Bachelors

Required Skills and Experience

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

• Workday Global Talent Acquisition functional knowledge of systems, processes and programs (cross functional knowledge of Talent and possible other workspaces that work in conjunction such as HCM/Compensation/Integrations). 

• 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 articulate 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.

• Project leadership expertise to manage in a deadline-driven environment

• High initiative and creativity with strong written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent analytical, technical and 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

• Extensive Workday configuration experience

• HR Business Process improvement experience

• Vendor Relationship Collaboration/Management

• General Workday Report Writing knowledge

• Phenom People Experience

• HiredScore ExperienceGloba

• Core GTA Process experience (Job Applications, Assessments, Interviews, Offers, Job Posting)

MSJR

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

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.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement​

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

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, Monday - 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”.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. 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 US salary range:

$114,700.00 - $180,500.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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. 

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Required Skills:

Business Administration, Business Processes, Collaboration Tools, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Relationships, Database Integration, Demand Forecasting, Functional Management, Functional Project Management, HR Project Management, Operations Support, Performance Analysis, Project Integration, Talent Assessments, Team Operations, Teamwork, Testing Strategies, Test Planning, Workday Performance Management, Workday Recruiting

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

05/2/2025

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Apply