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Job Description
Director, Global Talent Operations
The Director of Global Talent Operations is responsible for understanding the strategy from the Global Talent Management Center of Expertise (COE) and operationalizing that strategy through resources supporting our company's talent management processes. This director leads a team of 3-5 employees and is responsible for the ongoing delivery of the talent programs that enable employee performance and growth. This position works closely with the Chief Talent Officer and the Talent Management team to execute the long-term strategic vision of accelerating our culture shift through a focus on our talent experience.
Responsibilities Include
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.
About
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:
EEOC Know Your Rights
EEOC GINA Supplement
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
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.
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
$169,700.00 - $267,200.00
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
25%
Flexible Work Arrangements
Hybrid
Shift
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License
No
Hazardous Material(s)
N/A
Job Posting End Date
02/10/2025
Director, Global Talent Operations
The Director of Global Talent Operations is responsible for understanding the strategy from the Global Talent Management Center of Expertise (COE) and operationalizing that strategy through resources supporting our company's talent management processes. This director leads a team of 3-5 employees and is responsible for the ongoing delivery of the talent programs that enable employee performance and growth. This position works closely with the Chief Talent Officer and the Talent Management team to execute the long-term strategic vision of accelerating our culture shift through a focus on our talent experience.
Responsibilities Include
- Partner closely with the Global Talent Management Leadership Team to define center of excellence business needs and priorities aligned to the long-term strategic talent roadmap and ensure comprehensive delivery of solutions and strategies.
- Manage a global team responsible for the implementation, continuous improvement, and ongoing delivery of core enterprise talent processes and programs.
- Operationalize the enabling talent practices, including any performance management enhancements, assessment changes, talent growth framework, and 180/360 feedback processes.
- Deliver the suite of talent operations programs including but not limited to onboarding, offboarding/exits, opportunity marketplace gigs, performance management & year-end, talent review growth framework, and leadership assessments.
- Partner with organizational readiness on the development of key employee and manager communications to ensure clarity of key messages and actions.
- Provide oversight for the supplier relationships in talent management including those administering leadership 360 assessments and the US new hire welcome box program.
- Drive operational excellence by continuously evolving the global talent management delivery model including people, process, technology, and compliance.
- Continually evaluate opportunities to transition additional operational work into the Talent Operations team to best support the Center Of Excellence as new programs are implemented, and existing programs are optimized.
- This Director will develop new, and improve existing, service offerings and demonstrate a strong understanding of change management to successfully realize the intent and benefit of those services.
- Maintain relationships with key regional and divisional Human Resource Business Partners, business leaders, and labor stakeholders represented on our various talent networks.
- This leader will be expected to utilize analytics on a consistent basis to measure effectiveness of our talent management programs and delivery.
- Business Acumen: Able to execute on a long-term vision based on a thorough understanding of Center Of Excellence intent as well as industry trends and best practices.
- Executive Presence Ability to engage with business leaders and gain alignment or drive decision making on business strategy, goals, and business outcomes.
- Leadership: Demonstrated skill in applying approaches, tools, and techniques to gain the cooperation and support of others. Demonstrates an ability to lead by fostering collaborative relationships and iterating based on lessons learned. Strong team leader able to coach and develop talent within the team.
- Influencing: Advanced ability to partner, collaborate, and impact decisions at all levels, including executive leadership, within and outside the Human Resources organization.
- Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels in a simple and concise manner.
- Innovation: Drive a culture of innovation and prudent risk tolerance; effectively leverage market intelligence to deploy leading practices.
- Results-orientation: A track record of establishing clear objectives and bringing multiple parties together to achieve key initiatives in a complex, unstructured and ambiguous business environment.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in a Talent Management Center of Excellence, Human Resources Operations in support of Talent Management or an adjacent Center of Excellence, and/or Human Resources Business Partner role
- Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, or a related discipline, Master’s degree a plus.
- Demonstrated capabilities in managing multiple stakeholders and delivering complex solutions
- Previous experience managing large-scale, global programs and initiatives
- Strong experience in program management
- Demonstrated record and proven ability to lead a global team (blend of on-site and virtual locations)
- Previous experience managing the delivery of talent services and accountability for metrics/results, escalations, and service recovery.
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.
About
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:
EEOC Know Your Rights
EEOC GINA Supplement
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
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.
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
$169,700.00 - $267,200.00
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
25%
Flexible Work Arrangements
Hybrid
Shift
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License
No
Hazardous Material(s)
N/A
Job Posting End Date
02/10/2025
- 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.
Salary : $169,700 - $267,200
