Talent Acquisition Analyst, Vendor & Project Operations (hybrid)

Location: 95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052

About the Role

The Talent Acquisition Analyst, Vendor & Project Operations will work closely with Talent Acquisition leadership, cross-functional partners, and external vendors to drive project execution, optimize vendor and platform performance, strengthen operational processes, and support continuous improvement efforts. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of people, process, technology, and data while contributing to initiatives that directly influence the effectiveness and scalability of our Talent Acquisition function.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of Talent Acquisition vendors and technology platforms.
• Attending vendor meetings, working sessions, and performance reviews to ensure deliverables, service expectations, and project milestones are achieved.
• Leveraging reporting and operational metrics to monitor vendor performance against defined expectations, contractual obligations, and operational goals.
• Partnering with Talent Acquisition leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to coordinate vendor-related activities, project timelines, operational priorities, and key deliverables.
• Supporting vendor onboarding, offboarding, contract renewals, system access, training, and adoption activities.
• Assisting with the planning and execution of Talent Acquisition projects, including technology implementations or enhancements, recruitment marketing initiatives, and process improvement efforts.
• Identifying risks, delays, delivery concerns, process gaps, or vendor-related issues and escalating as appropriate to minimize operational impact.
• Providing internal support when questions or issues arise related to vendor products, services, platforms, workflows, or deliverables.
• Consolidating data, insights, and recommendations into executive-ready summaries and presentations for Talent Acquisition leadership.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have:

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of three years of current Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, project management, or related experience.
• Previous experience within a large, matrixed healthcare environment (strongly preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A high level of proficiency using Talent Acquisition technologies such as an ATS, CRM, sourcing, and other recruitment platforms.

Skills

This role might be for you if you:

• Enjoy turning complex projects into organized, actionable plans and thrive on driving initiatives from concept through execution.
• Are naturally curious and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Excel at managing multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Enjoy partnering and collaborating with people and teams to achieve shared goals.
• Are comfortable navigating ambiguity and can effectively adapt as priorities and business needs evolve.
• Are capable of independently managing work while keeping stakeholders informed and engaged.
• Can balance operational details with broader strategic objectives and understand how your work contributes to larger Talent Acquisition and enterprise goals.
• Are an effective communicator who can translate data, project updates, and operational findings into clear and actionable recommendations.

Benefits

At RWJBarnabas Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your physical, emotional, financial, and professional wellbeing. Highlights include:

• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Prescription Drug Coverage.
• Retirement Plans.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Student Loan Planning Support.
• Life and Disability Insurance.
• Wellness Programs and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance).
• Discounts with local partners (e.g., NJ Devils, NJPAC, Verizon).
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities.

Pay

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $90,621.00 - $117,807.00 per year. The compensation offered will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time, salaried position with a day shift.