Job Description
Be part of our mission to enhance our service offerings to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare industry and the dynamic shifts in employment trends. We are dedicated to transforming traditional recruitment practices into a strategic powerhouse, and we're seeking a visionary Talent Acquisition Advisor to be part of our best-in-class team.
In this role, you'll be more than just a recruiter – you'll be a key player in our transformation journey. Your primary responsibility will be to develop innovative recruitment strategies that not only attract top- tier talent but also align seamlessly with our organizational goals. Picture yourself not only filling positions but also offering invaluable insights to the business, from talent and competitor intelligence to crafting compelling employer branding strategies and nurturing relationships with external networks to secure our future talent pipeline.
As part of our vision to become the leading healthcare company globally, you'll assist in building, strengthening, and expanding our key businesses by ensuring that our talent needs are not only met but exceeded. You'll provide leadership across cross-functional and cross-divisional teams, guiding them in implementing cutting-edge staffing initiatives and ensuring stakeholder participation and support every step of the way. Your expertise in behavioral-based interviewing will be essential as you deliver training to our client groups and influence hiring decisions at all levels of the organization.
*To better serve our clients and to maximize collaboration, you'll need to come to our office in West Point, PA or Rahway, NJ a minimum of 3 times per week. *
If you're ready to embark on a unique journey with us, where your skills will directly impact our growth and contribute to our vision of shaping the future of healthcare, we want to hear from you!
Education & Experience Requirements:
High School Diploma or General Education certificate.
Minimum 6 years’ experience in Talent Acquisition or relevant applicable experience
Experience with direct sourcing strategy and execution
In depth knowledge of recruitment databases and best practices
Ability to navigate fast-paced, high-volume environments
A passion for talent acquisition and a proactive approach to engaging with key stakeholders and partners
Proven experience in developing innovative recruitment strategies
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Preferred Experience:
Experience within the pharmaceutical industry supporting Research and Development (R&D) recruitment
Experience with recruitment marketing strategy & execution
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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 salary range for this role is
$104,200.00 - $163,900.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.
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
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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:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
10%Flexible Work Arrangements:
HybridShift:
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NoHazardous Material(s):
N/ARequired Skills:
Behavioral Interviews, Behavioral Interviews, Client Communication, Client Management, Competitive Intelligence Analysis, Data Analysis, Direct Sourcing, Diversity Recruitment, Drug Research, Employer Branding, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), Job Advertising, Management Process, Market Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Pharmaceutical Industry, Project Management, Recordkeeping, Recruiting, Recruiting Processes, Recruitment Marketing, Recruitment Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning, Talent Acquisition {+ 2 more}Preferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
06/9/2025*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.