Merck

University Talent Acquisition Specialist

Merck Upper Gwynedd, PA
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Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $38.00/hr

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Our Global Talent Acquisition team is searching for a dynamic University Relations professional to join our team! If you’re passionate about early talent, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and detail-oriented, read on:

The University Relations Specialist plays a key role in our company’s early talent pipeline and reports into the Senior Specialist, University Relations. The ideal candidate would have a strong DE&I focus, the ability to handle competing priorities, and the capability to build and maintain integral client relationships both internally and externally.


Key activities will include:

  • Owning the entirety of the early talent recruiting and selection process, from headcount approval through offer acceptance and onboarding for the assigned client group(s)
  • Interfacing directly with internal stakeholders and client groups to advise on strategy, best practices, and be marking the external market
  • Liaising with assigned campus partners, career services offices, student organizations, other key external stakeholders and partners
  • Working in close partnership with the Senior Specialist, Diversity & Inclusion to align strategic priorities and ensure the company is well-positioned
  • Providing engaging presentations to internal and external audiences
  • Supporting department-wide initiatives, projects, and efforts
  • Attending local campus recruitment events.


Required Experience:

  • High School or associate degree. Fresh BA degree.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication, relationship building, multi-tasking and presentation skills, and attention to detail
  • Previous applicant tracking experience (Workday preferred)
  • Strong skills with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams

Highly Preferred Experience:

  • Prior candidate relationship management (CRM) experience (Phenom People preferred)
  • One-Two years of campus recruiting, talent acquisition, or human resources experience
  • Previous university relations experience.

  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Temporary
  • Job function

    Human Resources
  • Industries

    Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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