Manager Human Resources

Job Summary

Leads the development of strategic compensation initiatives, practices and programs for RWJBarnabas Health. Ensures the quality, compliance, competitiveness, and cost effectiveness of compensation programs.

Job Qualifications/Education/Training/Certification/Licensure

• Master’s degree in human resources, business, behavioral sciences or related discipline preferred
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in leading a compensation function preferred
• Solid, proven experience in a variety of compensation and consulting plans/programs
• Experience in designing and administering pay plans, market pricing and analysis, salary budget development
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical and organizational skills
• Knowledge of human resources laws, regulations, and compensation best practices
• Strong process improvement and financial management expertise
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a cross-functional team
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of management and staff
• Experience with HR/payroll system PeopleSoft preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel), Visio, Microsoft Project

Manages Compensation Specialists and other ancillary professionals

Provides guidance and support to ensure the organization attracts, develops and retains top talent.

Compensation Programs

• Ensures proper mix of short and long range strategies to support, organize objectives
• Identifies emerging workforce issues related to compensation and recommends changes to programs/practices as appropriate
• Analyzes and develops company compensation in relation to government wage and hour regulations
• Reviews compensation strategies which affect salary budgets, proposals and recommends changes to existing compensation programs
• Provides analysis and guidance for market/merit adjustments and options, manages job analysis and pricing, and handles all special compensation issues
• Manages salary research and survey compilations
• Evaluates market salary rates with respect to compensation levels for the organization
• Develops recommendations for bonus, incentive and other alternative pay practices
• Works with Human Resources, Payroll and Corporate HCM staff to effect changes as necessary
• Acts as internal consultant on compensation plans and issues

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!

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.