Recruiter

Recruiter, Talent Acquisition & Innovation

Approximate Compensation Range: $75,000.00 - $97,072.50

RWJBarnabas Health | Talent Acquisition & Innovation CoE

Recruitment experience in IT/Technology, Corporate functions, Nursing or Allied Health required.

The Recruiter will work collaboratively within the Talent Acquisition & Innovation Center of Excellence (CoE) to support the full lifecycle recruitment process across the RWJBarnabas Health system. This role is vital in helping to meet hiring goals by driving recruitment strategies, building trusted relationships, and ensuring a seamless candidate experience from application to offer. Reporting to the Manager of Talent Acquisition & Innovation, the ideal candidate will bring strong communication skills, a closer mentality, and a passion for finding top talent in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

As a Recruiter, your day might include:

• Building strong, diverse pipelines to fill open roles with top talent
• Focusing on high-priority or hard-to-fill positions and tailoring your sourcing approach
• Partnering with hiring managers to understand needs and guide hiring decisions
• Building trust-based relationships with candidates and stakeholders across the system
• Managing the offer process with confidence and professionalism
• Communicating clearly and promptly to ensure a great experience for everyone involved
• Using tools, tech, and social media to attract and engage talent
• Supporting internal employees with transfers and career growth opportunities
• Keeping systems and reports accurate and up to date
• Representing RWJBH at career fairs, open houses, and orientations—traveling as needed

This role might be a great fit if you:

• Love connecting people with meaningful opportunities and thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Communicate with ease and build strong relationships at all levels.
• Stay organized and focused, even when juggling multiple priorities.
• Bring confidence to the offer process and follow through with urgency.
• Value collaboration and take pride in creating a smooth hiring experience.
• Work well independently, but align easily with a broader team vision.
• Lead with integrity and are proud to represent RWJBarnabas Health’s mission and values.

What You’ll Bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in business, HR, or a related field (master’s a plus).
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in recruiting, sourcing, or talent acquisition.
• Confidence using ATS platforms, CRMs, and HR systems to stay organized and drive results.
• Clear and professional communication, both written and verbal.
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage several searches at once while keeping the candidate's experience front and center.
• Flexibility to travel locally, regionally, and nationally for events and internal meetings.

To Be Considered:

We’re looking for a recruiter who’s passionate about people and purpose—someone who brings energy, focus, and a thoughtful approach to every search. If you’re a strong communicator, stay organized in a fast-paced setting, and build genuine relationships with ease, you’ll thrive in this role.

At RWJBarnabas Health, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping to build the teams that drive exceptional care across our system. If you're ready to take the next step in your recruiting career, we’d love to connect.

Other Things to Know:
This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role, but it’s not meant to cover every task you may take on. As with any dynamic organization, duties may shift over time based on team needs and priorities—and we’re looking for someone who’s flexible and ready to grow with us.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our people are at the center of everything we do. Through our Total Wellbeing promise, we offer a wide range of benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, financial, and professional wellbeing. Highlights include:

• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time)
• Medical, Dental & 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 (like Pet Insurance)
• Discounts with local partners (e.g., NJ Devils, NJPAC, Verizon)
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
• …and more!

Why RWJBarnabas Health:
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive academic health system, committed to delivering exceptional care and creating healthier communities. We’re proud to offer a workplace that values compassion, equity, and innovation—where every team member plays a vital role. When you join us, you’re not just building a career—you’re helping to shape the future of healthcare, one person and one community at a time.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer