**Job Description** The Vendor Technology Management Senior Specialist role has responsibility for supporting the ongoing management of our Company's vendor technology solutions related to Global Talent Acquisition processes. This position will have a focus on the Global Talent Acquisition area specifically supporting our Phenom People vendor but can also support the Talent & Performance space as needed as well as other vendors within those workspaces. This position works closely with Process and Solutions leads within Human Resources Technology as well as the Global Centers of Excellence (COE's) and Operations Teams. The role will support, assess and manage new demand for business requests and identify/recommend alternative solutions related to these functional areas within Phenom People as well as other vendors that support our processes within Workday. This will entail heavy communication, tracking and configuration of the Phenom People application and the supporting vendor systems. This role can also step in and assist with configuration in Workday for Global Talent Acquisition and Talent processes. This role operates in a complex and matrixed environment and is expected to apply Huma Resources functional and technical expertise to drive performance. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished Huma Resources team member with project or operational team experience working globally. **Responsibilities** + Primary support of our Company's Global Talent Acquisition technology environment with a heavy focus on the Phenom People system including configuration and testing. Additional support can be needed for our Global Talent Acquisition, Talent and Vendor technology environments. + Knowledge of the China PIPL laws to support our technical workspace with our vendor AJINGA + Authors or facilitates the creation of functional or data integration requirements to effectively enable solutions and partners with IT 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 where functional processes are impacted, inclusive of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures + Partners with the solution leads, global centers of excellence and IT to enable the evolving technology ecosystem **Education Minimum Requirement** + 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 Bachelors **Required Skills and Experience** + Ability to quickly assess business needs to identify opportunities where HR/HRIS processes or systems can streamline processes or enhance the business strategy + Workday Global Talent Acquisition functional knowledge of systems, processes and programs (cross functional knowledge of Talent and possible other workspaces that work in conjunction such as HCM/Compensation/Integrations). + 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 and translate HR/HRIS issues clearly and articulate into business terms + 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. Ability to be hands-on and entrenched in the details when necessary + Ability to seek direction when needed as well as in working independently / self-directed with limited and/or an evolving set of available information + Strong understanding of and appreciation for data privacy concepts and principles (e.g., importance of securing data at rest and in transit, ensuring data is used in a way that is consistent with the intended purpose). **Preferred Experience and Skills** + Extensive Phenom People Experience + Workday configuration experience + HR Business Process improvement experience + Vendor Relationship Collaboration/Management + General Workday Report Writing knowledge + AJINGA Knowledge + HiredScore Knowledge + Core Workday Process experience in GTA or Talent MSJR Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld) Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld) **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. 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Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/) **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: $114,700.00 - $180,500.00 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 (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) . **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. 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Please, no phone calls or emails. **Employee Status:** Regular **Relocation:** No relocation **VISA Sponsorship:** No **Travel Requirements:** 10% **Flexible Work Arrangements:** Hybrid **Shift:** Not Indicated **Valid Driving License:** No **Hazardous Material(s):** N/A **Required Skills:** Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Application Release Management, Business, Compliance Requirements, HR Business, HR Project Management, Human Resources Compliance, Project Management, Project Management Planning, Recruiting, Release Management, ServiceNow Platform, Systems Integration, Talent Acquisition, Teamwork, Workday Software **Preferred Skills:** **Job Posting End Date:** 05/13/2025 ***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.** **Requisition ID:** R346579