Associate Director, Talent Acquisition

Associate Director Talent Acquisition - IT Technology Center THE OPPORTUNITY Based in Hyderabad join a global healthcare biopharma company and be part of a 130-year legacy of success backed by ethical integrity forward momentum and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare This position is responsible for developing IT technology center s 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 guidelines This position would also be responsible to implement the recruiting and Talent Acquisition initiatives in the center manage university relationships and responsible for the executive recruiting and employer branding initiatives Our technology teams operate as business partners proposing ideas and innovative solutions that enable new organizational capabilities We collaborate internationally to deliver services and solutions that help everyone be more productive and enable innovation As the Associate Director Talent Acquisition you will lead a small team and oversee our global RPO who manages end to end volume hirings You are an expert in talent acquisition processes who enables and deeply understands stakeholders and their needs You will set the processes roadmaps and strategy ensuring value and candidate hiring manager experiences are measured and achieved What will you do in this role 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 Leaders 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 IT Technology Center Oversee employer branding activities align with the global branding strategy and address the IT Technology Center 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 IT Technology Center 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 Should you have Bachelor s degree MBA preferred 12 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 the 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 Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization These Functions include HR Finance information Technology Legal Procurement Administration Facilities and Security 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 Current Employees apply Current Contingent Workers apply 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 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 VISA Sponsorship Travel Requirements Flexible Work Arrangements Hybrid Shift Valid Driving License Hazardous Material s Required Skills Business Communication Management Process Preferred Skills Job Posting End Date 09 17 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