Talent Acquisition Partner (Central & Southern Eastern Europe)

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Job Description Talent Acquisition Partner (Central & Southern Eastern Europe) 1 year contract At our company, we aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. We're at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will play a crucial role in shaping our future talent and ensuring we attract and retain the best professionals in the industry. Join us in our mission to use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for positions across multiple business divisions, functions, and countries within the Central & Southern Eastern Europe cluster. Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to develop effective recruitment strategies and deliver talent solutions aligned with business needs. Lead recruitment intake discussions, define hiring plans, and drive recruitment processes to successful completion within agreed timelines and service levels. Effectively partner with our niche sourcing hub for direct sourcing support & request potential market insights, talent intelligence, and strategic recommendations to support hiring decisions when needed. Guide candidates and hiring teams through all stages of the recruitment process, ensuring a positive candidate and stakeholder experience. Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business and collaborate effectively with HR partners and other key functions. Manage complex or non-standard hiring situations, applying sound judgment and a solution-oriented approach. Ensure accurate documentation, compliance, and data integrity throughout the recruitment process. Contribute to talent acquisition initiatives, and projects that enhance recruitment effectiveness and efficiency. Partner closely with the Regional Talent Acquisition Lead to support strategic hiring priorities across the cluster. Required Qualifications & Experience in: Managing full-cycle recruitment across multiple functions, business areas, or geographies. Partnering with hiring managers and business leaders on recruitment strategy and hiring decisions. Managing multiple concurrent recruitment processes in a fast-paced environment. Using direct sourcing and talent attraction techniques to identify and engage talent. Working with Applicant Tracking Systems and recruitment technologies (Workday preferred). Supporting recruitment processes within a large, complex, multinational organization preferred. Skills & Competencies Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility across all organizational levels. Ability to influence and effectively partner with diverse stakeholders in a matrixed environment. Strong consultative mindset with the confidence to challenge, and guide hiring managers when appropriate. Sound judgment and problem-solving capabilities when addressing complex or ambiguous hiring situations. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple deliverables. Proactive, results-oriented approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to changing business priorities. Strong collaboration skills and commitment to fostering inclusive hiring practices. Data-driven mindset with the ability to leverage talent market insights and recruitment metrics to support decision making. This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity offering the chance to support diverse and strategic hiring initiatives across the Central & Southern Eastern Europe cluster 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 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: Behavioral Interviews, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), Job Advertising, Personnel Recruitment, Recruiting Processes, Recruitment Strategy, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Talent Acquisition, Talent Recruitment, Talent Strategy, Vendor Management Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE 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: Project Temps (Fixed Term) Relocation: VISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Job Posting End Date: 08/30/2026*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.