Strategic Talent Acquisition Leader

New Jersey Transit Corporation; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Paid Leave

Tuition Assistance

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

Retirement Plans

401(a) Employer Contribution

401(k) Company Match

457(b) Deferred Savings Plan

Job summary

NJ TRANSIT is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition professional to design and execute recruitment strategies, source passive candidates, and mentor TAPs across departments in Newark, NJ. You will partner with leaders to meet staffing needs and drive EO/AA hiring objectives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with at least six years in recruitment, strong negotiation, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field; minimum six years of progressive recruitment experience, preferably in transportation or service-related industry.
• One year of closely related experience can be substituted for each year of education required.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, guide, and support assigned TAPs and business units, attending meetings and escalating matters as needed.
• Be a thought leader and subject matter expert in sourcing technology/methods, and other tools to identify passive candidates.
• Establish and maintain relationships with client departments, influencing leaders across various disciplines/functions.
• Develop creative approaches to source candidates in challenging niche markets.
• Develop staffing plans, recruitment strategies, and act as a resource for TAPs and internal partners.
• Evaluate staffing levels, assess needs and recommend changes for consideration.
• Prepare and conduct behavioral interviews, facilitate candidate selection discussions and final hiring decisions.
• Counsel on structuring and extending offers, resolving recruitment issues.
• Identify candidates’ needs to promote the company and job offers.
• Negotiate salary expectations.
• Interpret policies for client base and advise on adherence.
• Develop outreach recruitment plans to meet EO/AA needs.
• Monitor and report hiring activity as per Talent Acquisition procedures.
• Coordinate recruitment marketing activities and pursue passive candidates.

Skills

Recruiting strategies

MS Office

Applicant tracking systems

Negotiation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

MS Office

ATS

Job description

NJ TRANSIT is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition professional to design and execute recruitment strategies, source passive candidates, and mentor TAPs across departments in Newark, NJ. You will partner with leaders to meet staffing needs and drive EO/AA hiring objectives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with at least six years in recruitment, strong negotiation, and excellent communication skills.