Job Description

Job Description

Right now, around 70,000 of our employees are working to cure the worlds 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 Senior Specialist in Diversity & Inclusion, Compliance Lead, plays an indispensable role in the ongoing development and execution of our diversity and inclusion strategy and supports our commitment to the recruitment of a talented and diverse workforce. The Senior Specialist proactively leads Global Talent Acquisitions (GTA) response to workforce diversification intiatives, including those mandated by the US federal government. The Senior Specialist is a subject matter expert in the development of a diverse and inclusive workforce who shares of that knowledge with the department.

As Compliance Lead, the Senior Specialist determines the strategy to address regulatory requirements that impact GTA. They will understand the current and future compliance landscape and work closely with HR, Legal, Global Diversity & Inclusion, and others to ensure appropriate risk mitigation strategies (monitoring tools, tracking, policies, audits) are enacted

Position Responsibilities:

* Co-develop and lead the implementation of a divisional strategy to promote inclusive recruitment, assessment, and hiring practices.

* Coordinate GTAs corporate response to government-mandated or mock audits in partnership with the Global Diversity and Inclusion COE

* Manage the audit process by ensuring the participation of Divisional Talent Acquisition Leads and those they have deputized; certify timely and complete responses

* Develop and maintain compliance training materials for Global Talent Acquisition

* Serve as the divisional subject matter expert on applicable laws and regulations governing the hiring of protected classes and people from underrepresented communities

* Serve as a consultative resource for colleagues in Global Talent Acquisition and throughout the business in promoting the aforementioned practices.

* Assist in the sourcing, development, and dissemination of employer branding content that promotes diversity and inclusion, engaging in the content planning, review, and efficacy measurement processes.

* Leverage strategic partnerships with organizations internal and external to our Company that promote diversity and inclusion, with a special focus on our Companys Diversity and Inclusion Center of Excellence.

* Lead the Talent Acquisition teams engagement with our Companys Employee-Business Resource Group network.

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Education Minimum Requirement:

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.

Who we are

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

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.

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. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one anothers thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Kenilworth, 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:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Flex Time, Remote Work

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

No

Number of Openings:

1
Requisition ID:R107429