Manager, Talent Acquisition

Location: #Hybrid

Department Name: Talent Acquisition & Innovation

Req #: 0000218649

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $100,619.00 - $142,124.00 per year

The Manager of Support Services Recruiting plays a key leadership role within the Talent Acquisition & Innovation Center of Excellence (CoE). This position is responsible for leading, developing, and mentoring a team of recruiters dedicated to sourcing and hiring top-tier Support Services professionals across the RWJBarnabas Health system. We need someone who brings a strong background in healthcare recruitment, a continuous improvement mindset, and a passion for team development and process excellence. Reporting to the Director of Talent Acquisition & Innovation, this leader will drive best-in-class recruiting practices, seamless candidate experiences, and proactive alignment with clinical and organizational goals. We are looking for someone who wants to be part of transforming the way we attract, engage, and select the best talent!

As a Manager of Support Services Recruiting, a typical day might include:

• Leading, coaching, and developing a team of recruiters and candidate experience navigators to achieve recruitment goals and build a culture of excellence.

• Partnering with hiring managers and leaders to understand workforce needs and provide consultative recruiting support.

• Leveraging recruitment technologies such as ATS and CRM systems to track progress, measure outcomes, and optimize workflows.

• Guiding the team in developing innovative sourcing strategies to build a strong and engaged candidate pipeline.

• Serving as a talent advisor by providing market intelligence, compensation insights, and data-driven recommendations.

• Ensuring that candidates are aligned with RWJBarnabas Health’s mission, vision, values, and credo throughout every search.

This role might be for you if:

• You thrive in a leadership role and enjoy empowering others to reach their full potential.

• You have developed a strong understanding of healthcare operations and talent markets, especially within the support services disciplines.

• You drive decision-making through data, identifying trends that cause you to ask the right questions and explore new approaches.

• You excel in leading through change and are proactive in seeking opportunities to elevate and improve processes.

• You lead with compassion, kindness, and respect, while driving accountability and excellence across your team.

• You are energized by driving innovation and adapting systems to enhance performance and experience.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must currently be working in a recruiter or talent acquisition leadership role. Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition Leader is strongly preferred, as is prior experience within a healthcare delivery or healthcare services organization. Strong proficiency with applicant tracking systems and CRM platforms is required. We are seeking a collaborative and results-driven leader who can balance strategy and execution. If you are passionate about process improvement and building high-performing teams that directly impact patient care—this is the role for you!

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