RWJBarnabas Health · 2 days ago
Assistant Vice President, Human Resources, Corporate Services
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner. The Assistant Vice President, Strategic HR Business Partner, serves as a senior HR leader responsible for both the strategic and operational delivery of Human Resources services across the corporate services division.
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Responsibilities
Partner with HR, executive and operational leaders to align HR strategy with organizational goals, ensuring the workforce is prepared to meet current and future business needs
Serve as a member of cross-functional teams co-designing and executing system-wide initiatives related to employee engagement, retention, recognition, culture, succession planning, leadership development, and workforce experience
Support executive HR leadership in translating organizational vision, mission, and values into HR strategies strengthening culture, accountability, and performance
Direct HR operations for a workforce of 6,000+ employees, ensuring consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements/laws
Lead and mentor a direct team of 12 HR employees of varying professional levels to deliver high-impact, value-added HR support across all levels of the organization
Utilize data and analytics to track performance, measure impact and to inform strategic decision making
Oversee employee relations, workforce planning, policy interpretation, performance management, employee engagement, and other core HR functions for assigned client groups
Ensure timely and effective resolution of HR operational issues, balancing organizational risk with fairness and employee advocacy
Collaborate with COE peers to design and implement innovative, enterprise-wide programs enhancing the employee experience, retention, and engagement
Lead initiatives modernizing HR practices and embed best-in-class approaches to the employee experience
Act as a change leader, managing communication, adoption, and measurement of system-wide HR strategies
Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development for HRBPs and team members, cultivating a high-performing and collaborative corporate HR function
Model the organization s values of accountability, compassion, empathy, kindness, respect, excellence, curiosity and teamwork in all interactions
Build cross-functional partnerships with business leaders and key internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless HR delivery and integration
Qualification
Required
Bachelor s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field required; master s degree strongly preferred
10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including direct responsibility for HR operations in a large, matrixed and complex organization
Proven success as a senior HR Business Partner or equivalent role collaborating with senior executives and having enterprise-wide impact
Demonstrated and strong experience leading and developing a large team of HR professionals
Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance requirements, and HR best practices
Exceptional strategic thinking, problem solving, attention to detail and change management skills
Ability to influence and build credibility at all levels of the organization
Preferred
Master s degree strongly preferred
Benefits
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
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Company
RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive academic health system, caring for more than 5 million people annually.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.23MKey Investors
New Jersey Food Security Initiative
2024-07-02Grant· $0.23M
Recent News
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