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Job Description

Right now, around 70,000 of our employees are working to cure the world’s most complex diseases. 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, agile and flexible. 

The Associate Director, HR Compensation and Benefits Solutions has responsibility for design and delivery of HR Solutions and systems in support of Compensation & Benefits processes.  This position manages a small team responsible for working with suppliers, internal IT, and the Compensation and Benefits organizations to manage annual process cycles, enhancements and upgrades to current HR systems enabling these areas. This position works closely with the Compensation and Benefits organization and process leads to identify and recommend alternative solutions, leveraging existing HR tools and technologies. The individual is responsible for collaborating with peers HR solution leads within the organization and accountable for the implementation of agreed upon recommended solutions. The individual must be able to influence across multiple levels of the organization, work with HR operations leaders and internal/external partners to drive change and tangible improvements.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Participates in strategy/process design sessions to consult on solutions (both existing and new) that will best achieve desired strategic outcomes.


• Responsible for core compensation and advanced compensation configuration and associated business processes and documentation in Workday


• Accountable for small projects, ongoing enhancements, upgrades, annual compensation processes, and ensuring support issues are resolved.


• Preparation and execution of the year end Advanced Compensation Cycle


• Support Tier 3 issue resolution related to compensation and benefits systems


• Support any merger and acquisition elements from a compensation and benefits systems perspective


• Assist IT organization in support of integrations supporting compensation and benefits providers


• Support the development / updates to systems and supporting needed by our global support centers


• Builds team of required partners to implement defined solution (e.g. IT, System Vendor, Implementation Partner); Supplier Management (if applicable).  


• Creates/updates required Data Privacy forms for all relevant objects requiring data; work with Data Privacy Office and data steward to obtain Local and Global Data Privacy and works council approvals.


• Works with process/functional lead and test leads to define test strategy and test plan and ensure execution of user testing.

The Associate Director, Compensation and Benefits Lead operates in a complex and matrix environment and is expected to apply HR functional and operational expertise to drive performance. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished HRIS team lead with experience working globally and established credibility in delivery and enabling strategies within a large and complex organization. The individual will have a track record that demonstrates the following competencies:

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


• Ability to work independently and within a team to direct the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems and translate HR/HRSS issues clearly and articulately into business terms. Business Analyst capability with proven ability to translate business processes into functional system requirements and solutions


• Strong communication skills


• Knowledge of Workday Human Capital Management systems


• Knowledge of Core and Advanced Compensation Modules in Workday


• Proven ability to deliver as a team leader on large HR systems implementation programs.


• Experience managing an operational team


• Workday experience required

Minimum Education Requirement:

• Bachelor's Degree

NOTE:  This position may be located in Any Company Locations, or Remote

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Our Support Functions deliver services and makes recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the experience of working at our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security. 

Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA is known as “Merck” in the United States, Canada & Puerto Rico. We are known as “MSD” in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America & Asia Pacific. We are a global biopharmaceutical leader with a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology, vaccines and animal health products.

We are driven by our purpose to develop and deliver innovative products that save and improve lives. With 69,000 employees operating in more than 140 countries, we offer state of the art laboratories, plants and offices that are designed to Inspire our employees as we learn, develop and grow in our careers. We are proud of our 125 years of service to humanity and continue to be one of the world’s biggest investors in Research & Development.

What we look for …

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

INVENT.

IMPACT.

INSPIRE.

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.

If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us atstaffingaadar@merck.com

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We are an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Number of Openings:

1

Requisition ID:R25179