Sr. Specialist, HR Tech Recruiting Workday Configuration- Hybrid

Merck & Co.

253d • $114,700 - $180,500 • Onsite

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

• 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 Bachelor's degree.
• Ability to quickly assess business needs to identify opportunities w HR/HRIS processes or systems can streamline processes or enhance the business strategy.
• Workday Global Talent Acquisition functional knowledge of systems, processes and programs.
• 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.
• 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.
• Strong understanding of and appreciation for data privacy concepts and principles.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive Workday configuration experience.
• HR Business Process improvement experience.
• Vendor Relationship Collaboration/Management.
• General Workday Report Writing knowledge.
• Phenom People Experience.
• HiredScore Experience.
• Core GTA Process experience (Job Applications, Assessments, Interviews, Offers, Job Posting).

Responsibilities

• Primary support of our Company's Global Talent Acquisition technology environment with a heavy focus on the Workday system including configuration and testing.
• 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 w 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.

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility.
• Long term incentive if applicable.
• Health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family).
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid holidays.
• Vacation.
• Sick days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree