Data Specialist, Talent Analytics

95 Old Short Hills Road
West Orange, NJ

Job Title: HR Specialist

Location: SBC Corporation

Department Name: Talent Management

Req #: 0000228131

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $83,156.00 - $117,458.00 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.

Overview:

The Specialist, Talent Analytics is responsible for designing, developing and maintaining interactive and visually compelling reports and dashboards to deliver actionable insights informing workforce planning, talent management, and organizational talent decision-making,

This role will transform raw data into detailed storytelling, partnering with key stakeholders throughout the system to understand workforce planning and talent management priorities and strategies,

The specialist will be a critical member of the CoE to improve talent strategies, enhance workforce outcomes, and drive talent solutions

Workforce & Talent Insights

  • Leverage various tools including Peoplesoft, Position Manager, Symplr, Excel, Tableau, ServiceNow, and Press Ganey to pull and synthesize data /reports to view and understand data in different ways in order to disseminate and deliver information to various stakeholders.
  • Develop and deliver insights, dashboards, and analyses supporting workforce planning, succession management, talent development, and talent pipeline strategies
  • Analyze trends related to talent, internal mobility, organization and talent performance and talent supply/demand
  • Build predictive models and scenario analyses to forecast workforce needs and guide strategic decisions

Data Management & Reporting

  • Maintain and enhance Talent Management analytics tools, dashboards, and reporting suites
  • Standardize and automate recurring talent and workforce reports for HR and business stakeholders

Stakeholder Partnership

  • Builds strong partnerships with HR Business Partners, Talent Management, Recruiting, Finance and site-based teams to understand needs and deliver relevant analytical insights
  • Provide consultation on metrics definitions, data interpretation, and analytical best practices
  • Present findings to various stakeholders - facility senior leadership, HR Site Leaders, etc. in a clear, compelling manner, enabling leaders of all levels to make data-informed talent decisions

Advanced Analytics & Problem Solving

  • Apply statistical methods, data mining, and modeling techniques to uncover drivers of workforce outcomes
  • Identify opportunities to enhance TM processes with data, analytics, and evidence-based approaches
  • Support the development of KPIs, measurement strategies, and benchmarks for key talent programs
  • Support programs and business teams in the creation of identified solutions; recommend scaling or adjustments based on measured results from stakeholder perspectives

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor s degree in human resources, business analytics, data science, statistics, industrial/organizational psychology, or a related field
  • Masters preferred
  • Experience with statistical software or programming languages - eg Python or SQL
  • 2-4 years of experience in people analytics, HR reporting, business analytics, or related analytical role
  • Proficiency with data visualization and reporting tools - eg Power BI, Tableau, Workday, SAP, or similiar
  • Strong skills in Excel, including advanced functions, modeling, and data manipulation
  • Experience working with HR datasets and standard HR metrics
  • Ability to interpret data insights and communicate them clearly to non-technical audiences

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven
  • Strong data management and analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel and reporting tools
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills, with service-oriented mindset
  • Collaborative and adaptable, able to work across teams and levels
  • Experience in large, complex, fast-paced environments managing technology, metrics, and process change efforts
  • Ability to influence, interact with respect and compassion
  • Strong planning, communication, and time management skills necessary
  • Exp and divisional strategies
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
  • Fully embody the culture and core values of RWJBarnabas Health and lead by example

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
#LI-SK1

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

Posted 2026-02-09

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