Senior Workday Configuration Specialist (Recruiting & Talent )
Merck
CZE - Central Bohemian - Prague (Five); CRI - San Jose - San Jose (City Place) Posted 16 days agoDiscoveredMatch locked
HybridFull time2+ years exp
About the role
Job Description
About the Role
Join our HR Technology team as a Senior Specialist focused on the configuration and support of Global Talent Acquisition (GTA) and Talent Management solutions. You will work within a complex, matrixed environment to assess business requests and drive performance across our global technology stack, including Workday, Phenom People, Ajinga, SHL and many others.
What You Will Do
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System Configuration
Execute configuration within the Workday application, specifically focusing on Recruiting and Talent modules
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Vendor Management
Support third-party talent acquisition systems, including Phenom People and Ajinga and provide light configuration and testing in conjunction with the vendor teams
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Demand Management
Support, assess, and manage new business requests, recommending alternative technical solutions to improve HR/HRIS processes
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Collaboration
Partner closely with HR Technology Process and Solutions leads, Global Centers of Excellence (COEs), and Operations Teams
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Technical Troubleshooting
Apply technical expertise to resolve complex business problems independently and collaboratively
Required Qualifications
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Experience/Education
Minimum 4 years of experience in HRIS, IT, or HR Operations with a Bachelor's degree, OR minimum 6 years of experience with a High School diploma
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Workday Configuration
Minimum 2 years hands on experience in Workday Global Talent Acquisition/Recruiting and/or Talent Management
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Requirements Engineering
Experience translating end-user business requirements into technical system functionality
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Technology Testing
Minimum 2 years leading or executing technology User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and end-to-end system testing
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Compliance
Demonstrated understanding of data privacy principles and practices
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Project Leadership
Experience leading projects within deadline-driven, fast-paced environments both as an individual contributor and team member
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Environment
Proven experience managing multiple high-priority projects/tasks
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Communication
Proven experience presenting system capabilities and technical solutions to stakeholders
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Analysis
Demonstrated experience utilizing analytical skills to resolve complex business problems
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Process Improvement
Proven experience in business process analysis and identifying HRIS improvements
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Languages
Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
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Cross-Functional Knowledge
Understanding of related Workday modules, including HCM, Compensation and Security
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Recruiting Ecosystems
Experience with Phenom People and/or AJINGA platforms
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Reporting
Knowledge of Workday report writing
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Regional Privacy
Knowledge of China PIPL laws
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AI Familiarity
Familiarity with HiredScore or other AI-powered recruitment tools
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Change Management
Experience acting as a change agent and leading others through organizational or system changes
What we offer
- Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment
- Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally
- Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern
- Pension and health insurance contributions
- Internal reward system plus referral program
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5
weeks annual leave,
5
sick days,
15
days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually,
40
paid hours annually for volunteering activities,
12
weeks of parental contribution
- Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card
- Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and other discount programs
- Up-to-date laptop and iPhone
- Parking in the garage for drivers or showers for bikers
- Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more
Required Skills
Portfolio, Programme, and Project Support, Process Improvements, Talent Management System, Workday Implementation, Workday Learning, Workday Recruiting, Workday Security
Preferred Skills
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Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
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Employee Status
Regular
Relocation
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship
No
Travel Requirements
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements
Hybrid
Shift
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License
No
Hazardous Material(s)
NA
Job Posting End Date
10/31/2026 *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.
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Skills
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