RWJBarnabas Health
Vice President, Workforce Planning and Talent Development
RWJBarnabas Health, West Orange, New Jersey, us, 07052
Job Title: Vice President Location: SBC Corporation Department Name: Talent Management Req #: 0000220400 Status: Salaried Shift: Day Pay Range: $175,000.00 – $300,000.00 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.
Job Overview Lead the design and execution of an integrated workforce plan that ensures the organization has the right talent, in the right place, at the right time. This role is accountable for driving workforce planning, building critical skillset pipelines, advancing talent analytics to drive talent decisions and focus areas, and shaping enterprise-wide talent development strategies derived from organizational needs. This role is a critical contribution to building a future‑ready workforce and enabling sustainable business performance. Develop and embed a change management framework, methodology, and toolkit to support enterprise transformation.
Reports To The Vice President, Workforce Planning and Talent Development reports directly to the Senior Vice President, Talent Management.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Business, HR, Organizational Development, related field preferred or equivalent experience
15 years of progressive HR, Talent Management or Strategic Planning experience, with significant focus on workforce planning, talent management and pipeline building and talent analytics
Demonstrated experience building and executing workforce strategies in complex, large organizations
Consistently model RWJBH Leadership Competences
Deep expertise in workforce planning, strategic talent management, and analytics
Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Proven track record of leading transformation and driving adoption of new processes and tools
Essential Functions Workforce Planning & Talent Strategy
Lead enterprise workforce planning, integrating business strategy, labor market insights, and internal talent data
Translate workforce plans into actionable build and buy talent strategies; identify talent acquisition, development, succession, organizational design and retention priorities
Collaborate with business and HR leaders to anticipate capability gaps and recommend solutions to address them
Workforce Development
Define Workforce Development strategy in context of overall workforce plan and ensure private, system and public funds are channeled to the most critical talent capability areas
Oversee the team delivering Workforce Development initiatives and demonstrate the ROI of each program
Be Talent Management point of contact for all RWJBH schools and talent pipeline building initiatives to ensure overall connection and alignment to workforce plan and talent strategy
Change Management & Transformation
Develop and embed a change management framework, methodology, and toolkit to support enterprise transformation
Build and sustain change capability across leaders, managers, and employees through training, coaching, and playbooks
Lead change impact assessments, readiness plans, and adoption strategies for major transformation programs
Partner with communications and HR teams to deliver clear and consistent engagement and communication strategies
Establish and lead a network of change champions across the organization
Track and report on change effectiveness, adoption, and employee experience metrics
Organizational Development OD
Design and deliver OD strategies, programs, and interventions to strengthen organizational capability, culture, and performance
Lead initiatives to shape and reinforce organizational culture aligned to strategy and values
Partner with Leadership Development & Learning to integrate leadership development, succession, and learning solutions into OD practices
Performance Management
Own and continuously evolve the performance management process, ensuring it is simple, meaningful, and aligned to organizational goals
Strengthen the connection between individual performance, organizational strategy, and reward outcomes
Partner with Leadership Development and Learning Solutions to equip leaders to have effective performance and development conversations that drive accountability and growth
Strong understanding of performance management frameworks and their link to business outcomes and rewards
Talent Analytics & Insights
Build and mature a talent analytics capability that provides predictive talent insights and informs strategic workforce planning decisions
Partner with HR and business leaders to deliver insights that inform and drive superior talent development and investment decisions. Track by establishing metrics and dashboards that measure talent impact
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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
….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.
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Job Overview Lead the design and execution of an integrated workforce plan that ensures the organization has the right talent, in the right place, at the right time. This role is accountable for driving workforce planning, building critical skillset pipelines, advancing talent analytics to drive talent decisions and focus areas, and shaping enterprise-wide talent development strategies derived from organizational needs. This role is a critical contribution to building a future‑ready workforce and enabling sustainable business performance. Develop and embed a change management framework, methodology, and toolkit to support enterprise transformation.
Reports To The Vice President, Workforce Planning and Talent Development reports directly to the Senior Vice President, Talent Management.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Business, HR, Organizational Development, related field preferred or equivalent experience
15 years of progressive HR, Talent Management or Strategic Planning experience, with significant focus on workforce planning, talent management and pipeline building and talent analytics
Demonstrated experience building and executing workforce strategies in complex, large organizations
Consistently model RWJBH Leadership Competences
Deep expertise in workforce planning, strategic talent management, and analytics
Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Proven track record of leading transformation and driving adoption of new processes and tools
Essential Functions Workforce Planning & Talent Strategy
Lead enterprise workforce planning, integrating business strategy, labor market insights, and internal talent data
Translate workforce plans into actionable build and buy talent strategies; identify talent acquisition, development, succession, organizational design and retention priorities
Collaborate with business and HR leaders to anticipate capability gaps and recommend solutions to address them
Workforce Development
Define Workforce Development strategy in context of overall workforce plan and ensure private, system and public funds are channeled to the most critical talent capability areas
Oversee the team delivering Workforce Development initiatives and demonstrate the ROI of each program
Be Talent Management point of contact for all RWJBH schools and talent pipeline building initiatives to ensure overall connection and alignment to workforce plan and talent strategy
Change Management & Transformation
Develop and embed a change management framework, methodology, and toolkit to support enterprise transformation
Build and sustain change capability across leaders, managers, and employees through training, coaching, and playbooks
Lead change impact assessments, readiness plans, and adoption strategies for major transformation programs
Partner with communications and HR teams to deliver clear and consistent engagement and communication strategies
Establish and lead a network of change champions across the organization
Track and report on change effectiveness, adoption, and employee experience metrics
Organizational Development OD
Design and deliver OD strategies, programs, and interventions to strengthen organizational capability, culture, and performance
Lead initiatives to shape and reinforce organizational culture aligned to strategy and values
Partner with Leadership Development & Learning to integrate leadership development, succession, and learning solutions into OD practices
Performance Management
Own and continuously evolve the performance management process, ensuring it is simple, meaningful, and aligned to organizational goals
Strengthen the connection between individual performance, organizational strategy, and reward outcomes
Partner with Leadership Development and Learning Solutions to equip leaders to have effective performance and development conversations that drive accountability and growth
Strong understanding of performance management frameworks and their link to business outcomes and rewards
Talent Analytics & Insights
Build and mature a talent analytics capability that provides predictive talent insights and informs strategic workforce planning decisions
Partner with HR and business leaders to deliver insights that inform and drive superior talent development and investment decisions. Track by establishing metrics and dashboards that measure talent impact
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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
….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.
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