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RWJBarnabas Health

Vice President, Human Resources- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilto

RWJBarnabas Health, Mercerville-Hamilton Square, New Jersey, United States

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Job Title: Vice President, Human Resources

Location: 95 Old Short Hills Road, Hamilton Township, NJ 08690

Department: HR – RWJHH

Req# 0000188369

Status: Full‑Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $205,000 to $395,000 per year

The above pay range reflects the anticipated per‑year 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.

Job Summary The site Vice President of Human Resources is responsible for directing all people functions at the organization in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of RWJBarnabas Health, policies and practices, ethical and social concerns of business and society, and laws, regulations and administrative rulings of governmental organizations and other regulatory and advisory authorities and organizations. The Vice President will work collaboratively with Human Resources Leadership and leverage the service delivery functions of the HR Centers of Expertise. The Vice President is to ensure that strategic human resources planning attracts and retains the best people talent available and positions the organization as the employer of choice. The Vice President must understand and act upon trends within the industry, best practices and policies, and with focus on standardization, consistency and equity across facilities, service lines, and departments.

The Vice President of Human Resources sets the tone for the employee experience and serves as the trusted advisor to Senior Leadership, and advocate for all team members to drive performance excellence of the human capital function in support of the long‑term health of the organization. The Vice President is a key member of the local site's executive structure, working closely with other executives, directors, and line staff to ascertain the pulse of the organization, prioritize business goals, boost employee retention and ensure an effective organizational design and infrastructure.

Reports To Senior Vice President of Human Resources, with a matrixed reporting relationship to the Site Chief Administrative Officer.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in business or human resource management; Master’s Degree preferred.

Ideally a minimum of 8 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years of HR management experience leading an HR team or the equivalent in healthcare, with acute experience in a hospital or health care setting greatly preferred.

Proven time management and decision‑making, while handling competing timelines, effectively.

Demonstrated success as a key influencer of human capital decisions in a fast‑paced, matrixed reporting environment.

Proven leadership, people and change management experience.

Strong planning, communication, and organization skills.

Demonstrated track record of leading an environment and culture of accountability, while also fostering a positive employee experience through the life of the team member and beyond the walls of the organization.

Essential Functions

Plans, develops, organizes, implements, directs and evaluates the Site's HR function and performance.

Participates in the development of the organization’s plans and programs as a strategic partner, particularly from the perspective of the impact on people.

Translates enterprise‑driven strategic initiatives into local tactical operations to ensure alignment with sites in the region and service lines.

Works with HR Centers of Expertise to develop staffing strategies, succession plans, and coordinate programs to identify diverse talent within and outside the organization for positions of responsibility.

Partners with the SVP of HR, System Chief People Officer (CPO) and HR Centers of Expertise to develop progressive programs to promote employee motivation and engagement, through incentives and rewards for effective performance.

Aligns with HR and operational strategies and initiatives developed by the Centers of Expertise, implementing local programs and initiatives consistent with site culture to allow the organization to embrace applicants and employees of all backgrounds and to permit the full development and performance of all employees.

Implements workforce planning models to identify competency, knowledge and talent gaps and develops specific programs to fill the identified gaps.

Establishes trust throughout the organization as an effective listener and problem solver of people issues.

Drives understanding and adherence to system policies and programs for effective management of the people resources of the organization, including appropriate escalation and leveraging of experts in the Centers of Expertise.

Implements and monitors HR policies and procedures of the organization that improve overall operation and effectiveness.

Serves as the most senior advisor and employee relations expert to influence and support people decisions throughout the site.

Works closely with the SVP of HR and CPO to ensure compliance with regional budget and drive fiscal responsibility.

Provides critical feedback to the SVP of HR and CPO to ensure continuous performance and process improvement with respect to programs, policies, practices and processes associated with meeting the strategic and operational people issues of the site.

Evaluates and manages site HR Team to ensure continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group and collaboration with the entire HR service line.

Ensures site compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations.

Ensures communication is consistent, transparent and frequent with the workforce, while also participating leadership rounding to influence cadence that is inclusive, compassionate and engaging.

Other Duties This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks

Paid Time Off (PTO) – Vacation, holidays, 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 partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon

...and more!

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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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