Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

This position is responsible for developing countries talent acquisition strategy, analyzing recruitment needs, design and implement recruitment solutions including recruitment process, tools, systems, policies and guidance that are appropriate to local needs and ensure the alignment with the global and regional guideline. This position would also be responsible to implement the recruiting and Talent Acquisition initiatives in the countries, manage university relationships, and responsible for the executive recruiting in the countries.

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.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

The major activities of the incumbent are aimed at identifying talent acquisition needs, develop and implement plans that meet the needs for current and future organization capabilities. The activities will include but are not limited to

• Strategic planning for predictive modelling, enabling data-driven decision making
• Work with Business leaders, HR Leader to understand Talent Acquisition needs and opportunity of organization development
• Partner with HR Leader in developing countries Talent Acquisition plan upon talent requirement for business operations and future talent needs.
• Manage the recruitment process, identify right channels for the talent acquisition. Partner with HRBP to address recruitment challenges. Manage the use of recruiting ad agency, search firm, leverage recruiting efforts across the countries.
• Envision strategy to achieve high cost avoidance buy use of direct sourcing and proactive talent mapping for key roles.
• Manage and deliver executive hiring in the countries
• Oversee employer branding activities, align with the global branding strategy and address the country's needs.
• Develop internal and external communication plans to project corporate image as "Employer of Choice" to attract new high potentials and motivate existing ones.
• Work with RPO and provide guidance solutions
• Drives social media strategy across AP region, should be passionate about branding and social interactions which helps improve visibility and established the organization well.
• Provide input in design on the development and improvement of TA and recruiting tools, processes and systems to ensure appropriate alignment with our strategies.
• Manage the implementation of the Talent Acquisition plan, programs and projects. Prepare the project plan, identify key stakeholders, monitor the progress and measure the results.
• Report recruiting KPIs and monitor key metrics to assess Talent Acquisition execution.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree & MBA preferred
• 10 years' experience in HR professional, Talent Acquisition experience is desirable. Understanding the data & digital landscape and quantitative science is highly preferred.
• Regional exposure and employer branding experience in AP region is preferred
• Fluent in English and local language; good knowledge of HR processes and tools in Talent Acquisition; able to link talent acquisition/recruitment objectives to business needs.
• Leadership Behaviors: Foster collaboration; Customer Focus; Drive Results. Business acumen. Shape the strategy. Excellent interpersonal, collaboration and communications skills; Project management and process management skills; Strong execution skills through monitoring of key metrics and managing operating budgets; Multi-tasking, flexible approach to work, creative thinking.

Who we are ...

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, 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

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Relocation: Domestic

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