Merck - Talent Acquisition Advisor - Contractual Role

Talent Acquisition Advisor

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics.

Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your responsibilities will encompass overseeing the entire recruitment process, from sourcing and screening to interviewing and selecting suitable candidates for diverse roles. You will also offer guidance to hiring managers to ensure a positive and efficient experience for both candidates and hiring managers.

Your Role:

- Manage end-to-end recruitment, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management.

- Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements and candidate profiles.

- Utilize various sourcing methods to attract top talent, including job boards, social media, and professional networks.

- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.

- Provide guidance and support to hiring managers throughout the recruitment process, ensuring adherence to Talent Acquisition Standards.

- Coordinate with Talent Advisor counterparts in the APAC region to share best practices and support talent acquisition initiatives in India.

- Oversee the performance of the Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) service provider and ensure adherence to service level agreements and quality standards.

- Support global and regional TA strategy and projects implementation in and beyond India.

- Utilize social media & Employer Branding focus in addition to increase talent attraction with Diversity & Inclusion

- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to recruitment and selection processes.

Who You Are:

- Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, or equivalent.

- At least 3 years recruiting experience and a demonstrated understanding of business dynamics to effectively engage with stakeholders and candidates.

- Possess a strong sense of urgency and the ability to manage stakeholder expectations.

- Have proven experience in proactive sourcing, with extensive use of professional networks, social media, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other channels.

- Demonstrate excellent business acumen and the ability to interact consultatively with individuals at all levels within a global matrixed organization.

- Capability to engage and influence TA ecosystem and drive collaboration.

- Exhibit strong written and oral communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal and creative thinking abilities.

- Be driven and self-motivated with exceptional follow-up skills to recruit the best talent within tight timeframes.

- Experience in using SuccessFactors and Phenom

- Possess Insight and experiences in IT, Life Science and Healthcare industries is a plus

What we offer:

- We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences.

- We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology.

- We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace.

- Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!