Associate Director, Global Rewards Partner
Merck
September 30, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
Worldwide
Human Resources
Role: Senior Global Rewards Partner for Support Functions, responsible for leading compensation strategies, job architecture, market benchmarking, and pay governance for functions such as software engineering, data science, legal, and finance. Responsibilities: advise HR on reward solutions, interpret compensation policies, lead market intelligence, support job evaluation and complex pay offers, and collaborate with Global Benefits COE. Utilize AI tools for data analysis and reporting. Requirements: bachelorβs degree, 8+ years in progressive compensation roles with expertise in job evaluation, market pricing, and incentive design; experience advising senior leaders; strong quantitative skills; proficiency with HR systems (e.g., Workday) and AI-enabled tools. Preferred: CCP or similar credential; experience supporting digital and tech talent markets. High-value details: global, matrixed environment; focus on digital, software, and professional talent; hybrid work setup with 10% travel; salary range $129K-$203K; support for talent decision-making, talent market insights, and compensation governance in a biopharma-adjacent, technology-driven context.