Manager

RWJBarnabas Health

West Orange (NJ)

On-site

USD 128,000 - 166,000

Full time

19 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care FSAs

Wellness Programs

Discounts Through Partners

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in West Orange, NJ seeks a Manager in Human Resources to lead strategic HR initiatives and cross-functional projects across the system.

You will connect HR Operations, Centers of Expertise, and business units to deliver compliant, high-quality HR solutions while maintaining confidentiality and integrity. The role demands translating business needs into effective HR processes and programs with a focus on operational excellence.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in HR, business or related field; Master’s preferred.
8+ years in HR, project management or process improvement.
Experience across multiple HR disciplines and complex programs.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic HR initiatives and cross-functional projects.
Plan and deliver HR organizational initiatives from conception to implementation.
Partner with HR leadership to define objectives, deliverables and metrics.
Provide insights and data to stakeholders to inform decisions.

Skills

Relationship-building

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Communication

Confidentiality

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Req #: 0000270621

Category: Human Resources

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services

Department: Human Resources

Pay Range: $127,500.00 - $165,700.00 per year

Location: 95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052

Job Title: Manager

Location: SBC Corporation

Department Name: Human Resources

Req #: 0000270621

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $127,500.00 - $165,700.00 per year

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

This role is responsible for leading, synchronizing, managing, and executing strategic HR initiatives and cross-functional projects that support the organizations workforce, business objectives people operations, culture and experience imperatives, and shared goals of the one system, one family.

This role acts as a critical leader connecting HR Operations, Centers of Expertise (COEs), business units, and other stakeholders to assist in ensuring delivery of efficient, compliant, and high-quality HR solutions and support.

The position requires strong problem-solving skills, a high degree of discretion, and the ability to translate business needs into effective HR processes and programs.

You may be a fit for this role if you have:

Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt quickly to changing and competing priorities
Strong relationship-building, and interpersonal skills with both internal and external stakeholders
Consistent delivery of high-quality, measurable project results on time and within budget
Strong project and team-based management skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams
Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills both written and verbal
High level of confidentiality, discretion, and professional integrity
Analytical mindset with demonstrated understanding of people operations and functional human resources disciplines (eg talent acquisition, total rewards, employee relations, talent management) and demonstrated curiosity to learn
Proficiency with human resources technology systems and MS Office

A Typical Day As a Manager Looks Like

Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement
Identify and develop plans based on opportunities for efficiency, scalability and innovation within human resource processes and systems particularly related to the HR Business Partner Center of Expertise
Lead, develop, and uphold policies and procedures to drive the standardization and accountability of the people function across the organization
Develop and lead operational efforts across human resources to ensure essential functions are upheld to drive accountability and positive change
Execute against solution drive initiatives, in collaboration with human resources team members and business teams to align and move forward shared goals and desired outcomes
People Operations and Organizational Initiative Execution
Plan, manage, and deliver human resource organizational initiatives and deliverables from conception through implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines
Partner with human resource leadership and business stakeholders to scope project objectives, define deliverables, develop supporting materials, and identify success metrics
Lead with a fluid focus across the human resource Centers of Expertise to ensure standardization, operational excellence and alignment with system values
Manage alignment of cross-functional initiative resources, meeting timelines with deliverables, and adhering to budgets, where applicable; provide regular status updates to stakeholders
Harmonize, synchronize, and manage with multi-discipline Management & Communication
Build strong relationships across the human resource function, people, belonging and impact, internal communications, and operational business leaders to understand priorities and ensure the deliverables support organizational goals
Provide insights, data, and recommendations to key stakeholders throughout human resources and the operating business to inform decision-making
Develop and deliver communication plans to ensure clear, timely, and consistent information is shared with impacted stakeholders in partnership with dedicated internal communications resources
Lead in the development and implementation of communication plans to support successful adoption of new programs, processes, or systems
Facilitate knowledge sharing, ensure operational readiness, and coordinate implementation of Center of Excellence-driven programs within the human resource function and across the health system
Strategic Support
Support the development and execution of human resource strategic plans and initiatives
Analyze workforce data to inform project planning, measure outcomes, and recommend process and performance improvements
Provide recommendations and problem solve with leadership based on industry trends, best practices, and organizational needs

To Be Considered For This Role, You Must Have

Bachelor s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field (Master s degree preferred). 8+ years of human resources, project management, or process/performance improvement, including experience working across multiple human resources disciplines. Proven track record of managing complex people-focused projects and initiatives, in fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Benefits And Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
Retirement Plans
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Planning Support
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Community and Volunteer Opportunities
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer