RWJBarnabas Health (RWJBH) is the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in N.J., with a service area covering eight counties with five million people. Our health system includes 12 acute care hospitals (Clara Maass Medical Center; Community Medical Center; Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center; Jersey City Medical Center; Monmouth Medical Center; Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus; Newark Beth Israel Medical Center; Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital; Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset; Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton; Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway; and Trinitas Regional Medical Center); three acute care children’s hospitals; Children’s Specialized Hospital, with a network of outpatient pediatric rehabilitation centers; a free-standing,100-bed behavioral health center; two trauma centers; a satellite emergency department; ambulatory care centers; geriatric centers, the state’s largest behavioral health network; comprehensive home care and hospice programs; fitness and wellness centers; retail pharmacy services; affiliated medical groups; multi-site imaging centers; and two accountable care organizations.

RWJBarnabas Health is among New Jersey’s largest private employers – with more than 38,000 employees and 9,000 physicians– and routinely captures national awards for outstanding quality and safety.

RWJBarnabas Health launched an affiliation with Rutgers University to create N.J.'s largest academic health care system. The collaboration aligns RWJBH with Rutgers' education, research and clinical activities, including those at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey - the state's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center - and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

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RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is the largest, most comprehensive health system in N.J. and the state's largest private employer.

You need a Bachelor's in HR or business (Master's preferred), 8 years of HR experience (3 in management), strong leadership, planning, and decision-making skills in a healthcare setting.

You will oversee HR functions, implement strategic initiatives, engage employees, manage talent, ensure compliance, and foster communication to enhance workforce effectiveness and culture.

People, HR & Administration

Healthcare

West Orange

<div>Req #: 0000188369
 
Category: Leadership
 
Status: Full-Time
 
Shift: Day
 
Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
 
Department: HR - RWJHH
 
<div><div>Location:
</div><div>SBC Corporation, 95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052 
</div></div> 
<div>Vice President of Human Resources
Job Summary: 
The site Vice President of Human Resources is responsible for directing all of the people functions at their organization in accordance with the mission, vision and values of RWJBarnabas Health, policies and practices, the ethical and social consciences of business and society, and the laws, regulations and administrative rulings of governmental organizations and other regulatory and advisory authorities and organizations. The Vice President will work collaboratively with Human Resources Leadership and leverage the service delivery functions of the HR Centers of Expertise. The Vice President is to ensure that the strategic human resources planning attracts and retains the best people talent available and positions the organization as the employer of choice. The Vice President must understand and act upon trends within the industry, best practices policies, and with focus on standardization, consistency and equity across facilities, service lines, and departments. 
The Vice President of Human Resources sets the tone for the employee experience and serves as the trusted advisor to Sr. Leadership, and advocate for all team members to drive performance excellence of the human capital function in support of the long-term health of the organization. The Vice President is a key member of the local site s executive structure, working closely with other executives, directors, and line staff to ascertain the pulse of the organization, prioritize business goals, cultivate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, boost employee retention and ensure an effective organizational design and infrastructure.
Reports To:
<ul><li>The Vice President of Human Resources reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Human Resources, with a matrixed reporting relationship to the Site Chief Administrative Officer</li></ul>
Qualifications<ul><li>
Bachelor s Degree or equivalent in business or human resources management. Master s Degree preferred.</li><li>
Ideally a minimum of 8 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years of HR management experience leading an HR team or the equivalent through appropriate and comprehensive experience in healthcare, with acute experience in a hospital or health care setting greatly preferred.
</li><li>Proven time management and decision-making stills, while handling competing timelines, effectively.
</li><li>Demonstrated success as a key influencer of human capital decisions in a fast-paced, matrixed reporting environment.
</li><li>Proven leadership, people and change management experience.
</li><li>Strong planning, communication, and organization skills.</li><li>
Demonstrated track record of leading an environment and culture of accountability, while also fostering a positive employee experience through the life of team member and beyond the walls of the organization.</li></ul> 
Essential Functions:<ul><li>
Plans, develops, organizes, implements, directs and evaluates the Site s human resources function and performance.</li><li>
Participates in the development of the organization's plans and programs as a strategic partner, but particularly from the perspective of the impact on people.</li><li>
Translates the enterprise driven strategic initiatives into local tactical operations to ensure alignment with sites in the region and service lines.</li><li>
Works with HR Centers of Expertise to develop staffing strategies, succession plans, and coordinate programs to identify diverse talent within and outside the organization for positions of responsibility. Identifies appropriate and effective external sources for candidates for all levels within the organization.</li><li>
Partners with the SVP of HR, System Chief People Officer (CPO) and HR Centers of Expertise to develop progressive programs to promote employee motivation and engagement, through incentives and rewards for effective and optimal performance.</li><li>
Align with HR, DEI and operational strategies and initiatives developed by the Centers of Expertise, implements local programs and initiatives consistent with Site culture to allow the organization to embrace applicants and employees of all backgrounds and to permit the full development and performance of all employees.</li><li>
In collaboration with the SVP of HR, CPO, and Centers of Expertise, implement workforce planning models to identify competency, knowledge and talent gaps and develop specific programs to fill the identified gaps. Areas of activity will include talent management through proper succession planning programs for key contributor and management positions, training and development programs for preparing employees for more significant responsibilities, and general business development programs to upskill train and enhance employee mobility.</li><li>
Establishes throughout the organization as a trusted resource, effective listener and problem solver of people issues.</li><li>
Drives understanding and adherence to system policies and programs for effective management of the people resources of the organization, including appropriate escalation and leveraging of experts in the Centers of Expertise in areas such as talent management, employee relations, employee development, and the entire lifecycle of the employee.</li><li>
Implements and monitors HR policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the organization.</li><li>
Serves as the most senior advisor and employee relations expert to help influence and support people decisions throughout the site.</li><li>
Works closely with the SVP of HR and CPO to ensure compliance with regional budget and drive fiscal responsibility in relationship to the system and HR budgets.</li><li>
Provides critical feedback to the SVP of HR and CPO to ensure continuous performance and process improvement with respect to programs, policies, practices and processes associated with meeting the strategic and operational people issues of the site.</li><li>
Evaluates and manages site HR Team to ensure continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group to the customer, collaboration with the entire HR service line, and providing individuals with professional and personal growth opportunities.</li><li>
Ensures site compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations.</li><li>
Ensures communication is consistent, transparent and frequent with the customer workforce, while also participating leadership rounding to influence cadence that is inclusive, encompassing, compassionate and engaging.</li></ul></div>

Additional Information:
<div>Other Duties: 
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.<ul><li>
Paid Time Off (PTO)</li><li>
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance</li><li>
Dental and Vision Insurance</li><li>
Retirement Plans</li><li>
Short &amp; Long Term Disability</li><li>
Life &amp; Accidental Death Insurance</li><li>
Tuition Reimbursement</li><li>
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts</li><li>
Wellness Programs</li><li>
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)</li><li>
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!</li></ul>
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.</div> 
 
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer</div>

Req #: 0000188369

Category: Leadership

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services

Department: HR - RWJHH

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

Vice President of Human Resources
Job Summary:
The site Vice President of Human Resources is responsible for directing all of the people functions at their organization in accordance with the mission, vision and values of RWJBarnabas Health, policies and practices, the ethical and social consciences of business and society, and the laws, regulations and administrative rulings of governmental organizations and other regulatory and advisory authorities and organizations. The Vice President will work collaboratively with Human Resources Leadership and leverage the service delivery functions of the HR Centers of Expertise. The Vice President is to ensure that the strategic human resources planning attracts and retains the best people talent available and positions the organization as the employer of choice. The Vice President must understand and act upon trends within the industry, best practices policies, and with focus on standardization, consistency and equity across facilities, service lines, and departments.
The Vice President of Human Resources sets the tone for the employee experience and serves as the trusted advisor to Sr. Leadership, and advocate for all team members to drive performance excellence of the human capital function in support of the long-term health of the organization. The Vice President is a key member of the local site s executive structure, working closely with other executives, directors, and line staff to ascertain the pulse of the organization, prioritize business goals, cultivate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, boost employee retention and ensure an effective organizational design and infrastructure.
Reports To:
The Vice President of Human Resources reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Human Resources, with a matrixed reporting relationship to the Site Chief Administrative Officer
Qualifications
Bachelor s Degree or equivalent in business or human resources management. Master s Degree preferred.
Ideally a minimum of 8 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years of HR management experience leading an HR team or the equivalent through appropriate and comprehensive experience in healthcare, with acute experience in a hospital or health care setting greatly preferred.
Proven time management and decision-making stills, while handling competing timelines, effectively.
Demonstrated success as a key influencer of human capital decisions in a fast-paced, matrixed reporting environment.
Proven leadership, people and change management experience.
Strong planning, communication, and organization skills.
Demonstrated track record of leading an environment and culture of accountability, while also fostering a positive employee experience through the life of team member and beyond the walls of the organization.
Essential Functions:
Plans, develops, organizes, implements, directs and evaluates the Site s human resources function and performance.
Participates in the development of the organization's plans and programs as a strategic partner, but particularly from the perspective of the impact on people.
Translates the enterprise driven strategic initiatives into local tactical operations to ensure alignment with sites in the region and service lines.
Works with HR Centers of Expertise to develop staffing strategies, succession plans, and coordinate programs to identify diverse talent within and outside the organization for positions of responsibility. Identifies appropriate and effective external sources for candidates for all levels within the organization.
Partners with the SVP of HR, System Chief People Officer (CPO) and HR Centers of Expertise to develop progressive programs to promote employee motivation and engagement, through incentives and rewards for effective and optimal performance.
Align with HR, DEI and operational strategies and initiatives developed by the Centers of Expertise, implements local programs and initiatives consistent with Site culture to allow the organization to embrace applicants and employees of all backgrounds and to permit the full development and performance of all employees.
In collaboration with the SVP of HR, CPO, and Centers of Expertise, implement workforce planning models to identify competency, knowledge and talent gaps and develop specific programs to fill the identified gaps. Areas of activity will include talent management through proper succession planning programs for key contributor and management positions, training and development programs for preparing employees for more significant responsibilities, and general business development programs to upskill train and enhance employee mobility.
Establishes throughout the organization as a trusted resource, effective listener and problem solver of people issues.
Drives understanding and adherence to system policies and programs for effective management of the people resources of the organization, including appropriate escalation and leveraging of experts in the Centers of Expertise in areas such as talent management, employee relations, employee development, and the entire lifecycle of the employee.
Implements and monitors HR policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the organization.
Serves as the most senior advisor and employee relations expert to help influence and support people decisions throughout the site.
Works closely with the SVP of HR and CPO to ensure compliance with regional budget and drive fiscal responsibility in relationship to the system and HR budgets.
Provides critical feedback to the SVP of HR and CPO to ensure continuous performance and process improvement with respect to programs, policies, practices and processes associated with meeting the strategic and operational people issues of the site.
Evaluates and manages site HR Team to ensure continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group to the customer, collaboration with the entire HR service line, and providing individuals with professional and personal growth opportunities.
Ensures site compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations.
Ensures communication is consistent, transparent and frequent with the customer workforce, while also participating leadership rounding to influence cadence that is inclusive, encompassing, compassionate and engaging.

Additional Information:
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks:
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!
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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vice President, Human Resources- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton - RWJBarnabas Health

Vice President, Human Resources- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton

You must have a relevant degree, extensive change management experience, strong leadership skills, knowledge of HR metrics, and the ability to influence and communicate effectively in complex environments.

You will lead HR integration efforts, optimize processes, manage projects, ensure compliance, drive organizational effectiveness, and enhance service delivery across the enterprise.

Consulting

<div>Req #: 0000185840
 
Category: Leadership
 
Status: Full-Time
 
Shift: Day
 
Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
 
Department: Intergration &amp; OE
 
<div><div>Location:
</div><div>SBC Corporation, 95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052 
</div></div> 
<div>Vice President, HR Integration &amp; Organizational Effectiveness
Job Summary:
This Vice President leadership role will develop and oversee the new Integration &amp; Organizational Effectiveness Center of Expertise for the Human Resources organization for RWJBarnabas Health. This HR leader will provide overall strategic leadership for the organization s people strategy, workforce innovation efforts, and HR s transformation. Specifically, during this highly transformative 3-5 year period, this role is responsible for leading all aspects of internal and external integrative initiatives involving people operations, HR project management, and performance improvement imperatives. This includes but is not limited to the integration of joint ventures, acquisitions, standardization of jobs codes/titles, build out of new HR Centers of Expertise, standing operating procedures, policies and execution against implementation deliverables. The Vice President will partner with other HR Centers of Expertise, HR business partners, key strategic stakeholders and external resources as needed to ensure the success of the strategy, implementation and execution of services delivered by the people function. While the focus of the next few years is on the evolution, investment and standardization of the HR function at RWJBH, it will later shift to continuous performance improvement and optimization, while supporting workforce planning, strategy and experience.
The Vice President is to lead and build out the Integration and Organizational Effectiveness Center of Expertise to better support the delivery of people and business strategies and objectives by improving both the employee experience and business outcomes while ensuring (1) that the people function builds and sustains its capability of providing strategy and direction to ensure alignment with business mission, vision and values; and (2) that the integrative plans and processes support business objectives, fiscal demands and a modern, consistent employee experience. This involves fully harnessing people technology applications and analytics, total well-being solutions, talent management techniques, and change management principles for all related initiatives.
Reports to:
The Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer
Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience in healthcare administration, business administration or other related discipline.</li><li>
Comprehensive experience in organizational change management, supporting large-scale complex processes, and integration / transition-based projects</li><li>
Proven time management and decision-making skills, with expert analytical and organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing timelines effectively.</li><li>
Proven experience leading high-performing, action-driven teams.</li><li>
Experience in large, complex, fast paces, dynamic and matrixed environments management process change efforts, across various disciplines to meet goals and deadlines.</li><li>
Able to influence and lead with and without authority.</li><li>
Effectively allocate resources and drive accountability to ensure achievement of desired results.</li><li>
Strong planning, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.</li><li>
Successful leadership facilitation experience to drive senior-level alignment for change and action.
</li><li>Extensive functional and industry knowledge with people operations and use of HR tools, technology, metrics and analytics to support project management and infrastructure development and implementation.</li><li>
Ability to facilitate a shared understanding of objectives that enable teams to set and meet goals.</li><li>
Proven track record reinforcing new thinking and a changing mindset throughout a matrixed organization</li><li>
Improves processes and embeds cutting-edge solutions to elevate quality and productivity of the people function with direct and indirect impacts on the employee and patient experience.</li><li>
Proficiency in employment regulations, laws, and industry trends.</li><li>
Reflects and models core behaviors aligned with RWJBH values and lead a team accountable to the same values. Frames and translates the mission, vision and values of RWJBH to everyday work.</li></ul>
Essential Functions<ul><li>
Strategically lead and direct efforts related to evolving the HR function from a decentralized model to a systemwide strategically viable organization. This work is centered around ongoing optimization, enhancement, and achievement of creating economies of scale for the HR function through the lens of people, content, process, and technology.</li><li>
Provide strategic direction, standardization and planning for the broader integration activities across the enterprise, services lines and business stakeholders in partnership with the other HR Centers of Expertise and HR Site Leaders. This includes activation efforts within the HR function, identifying KPIs, measurement and tracking.</li><li>
Direct management of HR project team(s) and provide strategic direction, while remaining hands-on as a functional lead.</li><li>
Use compelling, flexible, and innovative methods to communicate effectively to diverse market and enterprise stakeholders<ul><li>
Lead collaborative discussions with HR subject matter experts, external vendors, HR Centers of Expertise and internal project teams to design, configure, and implement people integration experiences solutions.
</li><li>Map, create, and re-engineer people integration processes for optimization.</li></ul></li><li>
Lead large-scale, strategic people integration activities across the HR function, and enterprise (as needed), including but not limited to transactions such as:<ul><li>
Expansion and stand up of HR shared services</li><li>
Leading process redesign and work transition efforts</li><li>
Digital transformation (evolution from PeopleSoft), strategy and execution</li><li>
Data clean-up and governance</li><li>
Policy harmonization</li><li>
Development of SOPs and SLAs</li><li>
Case and knowledge management strategy and build out</li><li>
Integration and merger of hospitals into the health care system</li><li>
Acquisition and mergers of business enterprises, medical practices, clinical and non-clinical business divisions and/or business units.</li><li>
Divestiture of business enterprises, practices, divisions or business units.</li><li>
Integration relating to support and employment processes of joint ventures</li><li>
Consolidation, contraction, and/or stand up of Service Lines</li><li>
Re-structuring efforts and consultation to business owners and other HR Centers of Excellence as it relates to the impact on human capital</li><li>
Employee transfer planning, implementation and overall employee experience through a transfer process.</li><li>
Ensure EEO, legal, and compliance standards are met and documented through project implementation.</li></ul></li><li>
Strategically lead and direct efforts related to special and cross-functional initiatives that require human resources participation. Activities may include:<ul><li>
Integration and merger of hospitals into the health care system</li><li>
Acquisition and mergers of business enterprises, medical practices, clinical and non-clinical business divisions and/or business units.</li><li>
Divestiture of business enterprises, practices, divisions or business units.</li><li>
Integration relating to support and employment processes of joint ventures</li><li>
Consolidation, contraction, and/or stand up of service lines</li><li>
Organizing data governance, analytics and information cascades</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>
Lead workforce innovation efforts by providing subject matter expertise and market research surrounding the future of work in the hospital-healthcare settling and the internal/external forces that need to be managed. This includes leading work re-design efforts to support clinical delivery of care as well as non-clinical support of same. May include evaluation automated options (social robotics, AI, cognitive automation) and redeployment opportunities (centralization, contract labor, restructuring, insourcing/outsourcing to construct roles that are sustainable for the future.
</li><li>Ensure all relevant inputs and implications are considered by the business operators, and subject matter experts to identify key areas of opportunity for business process improvement and execution against the deliverable.</li><li>
Development of standardized methodology, intervention approach, toolkits and related processes.</li><li>
Provide technical insight and guidance to HR on the impact of integration decisions as well as dependencies / contingencies throughout the integration process.</li><li>
Manage outside vendors, contracts, and renewal / RFP projects related to integration infrastructure and business needs.</li><li>
Drive an organizational effectiveness discipline by developing a standardized methodology, intervention approach, toolkits, measurement and scorecards, as well as deploying smart processes and technology to support change and transformation, development of people, and a sustainable organizational design model.</li><li>
Create an integrated service delivery model for the Integration &amp; Organizational Effectiveness Center of Expertise through leadership of the selection and retention of human resources integration team members. Responsible for creating the environment that produces results through discretionary efforts of the team and exemplifying organizational values.</li><li>
Plan and direct the operation of the department, including budget compliance.</li></ul></div>

Additional Information:
<div>Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.<ul><li>
Paid Time Off (PTO)</li><li>
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance</li><li>
Dental and Vision Insurance</li><li>
Retirement Plans</li><li>
Short &amp; Long Term Disability</li><li>
Life &amp; Accidental Death Insurance</li><li>
Tuition Reimbursement</li><li>
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts</li><li>
Wellness Programs</li><li>
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)</li><li>
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!</li></ul>
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.</div> 
 
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer</div>

Req #: 0000185840

Category: Leadership

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services

Department: Intergration & OE

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

Vice President, HR Integration & Organizational Effectiveness
Job Summary:
This Vice President leadership role will develop and oversee the new Integration & Organizational Effectiveness Center of Expertise for the Human Resources organization for RWJBarnabas Health. This HR leader will provide overall strategic leadership for the organization s people strategy, workforce innovation efforts, and HR s transformation. Specifically, during this highly transformative 3-5 year period, this role is responsible for leading all aspects of internal and external integrative initiatives involving people operations, HR project management, and performance improvement imperatives. This includes but is not limited to the integration of joint ventures, acquisitions, standardization of jobs codes/titles, build out of new HR Centers of Expertise, standing operating procedures, policies and execution against implementation deliverables. The Vice President will partner with other HR Centers of Expertise, HR business partners, key strategic stakeholders and external resources as needed to ensure the success of the strategy, implementation and execution of services delivered by the people function. While the focus of the next few years is on the evolution, investment and standardization of the HR function at RWJBH, it will later shift to continuous performance improvement and optimization, while supporting workforce planning, strategy and experience.
The Vice President is to lead and build out the Integration and Organizational Effectiveness Center of Expertise to better support the delivery of people and business strategies and objectives by improving both the employee experience and business outcomes while ensuring (1) that the people function builds and sustains its capability of providing strategy and direction to ensure alignment with business mission, vision and values; and (2) that the integrative plans and processes support business objectives, fiscal demands and a modern, consistent employee experience. This involves fully harnessing people technology applications and analytics, total well-being solutions, talent management techniques, and change management principles for all related initiatives.
Reports to:
The Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer
Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience in healthcare administration, business administration or other related discipline.
Comprehensive experience in organizational change management, supporting large-scale complex processes, and integration / transition-based projects
Proven time management and decision-making skills, with expert analytical and organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing timelines effectively.
Proven experience leading high-performing, action-driven teams.
Experience in large, complex, fast paces, dynamic and matrixed environments management process change efforts, across various disciplines to meet goals and deadlines.
Able to influence and lead with and without authority.
Effectively allocate resources and drive accountability to ensure achievement of desired results.
Strong planning, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Successful leadership facilitation experience to drive senior-level alignment for change and action.
Extensive functional and industry knowledge with people operations and use of HR tools, technology, metrics and analytics to support project management and infrastructure development and implementation.
Ability to facilitate a shared understanding of objectives that enable teams to set and meet goals.
Proven track record reinforcing new thinking and a changing mindset throughout a matrixed organization
Improves processes and embeds cutting-edge solutions to elevate quality and productivity of the people function with direct and indirect impacts on the employee and patient experience.
Proficiency in employment regulations, laws, and industry trends.
Reflects and models core behaviors aligned with RWJBH values and lead a team accountable to the same values. Frames and translates the mission, vision and values of RWJBH to everyday work.
Essential Functions
Strategically lead and direct efforts related to evolving the HR function from a decentralized model to a systemwide strategically viable organization. This work is centered around ongoing optimization, enhancement, and achievement of creating economies of scale for the HR function through the lens of people, content, process, and technology.
Provide strategic direction, standardization and planning for the broader integration activities across the enterprise, services lines and business stakeholders in partnership with the other HR Centers of Expertise and HR Site Leaders. This includes activation efforts within the HR function, identifying KPIs, measurement and tracking.
Direct management of HR project team(s) and provide strategic direction, while remaining hands-on as a functional lead.
Use compelling, flexible, and innovative methods to communicate effectively to diverse market and enterprise stakeholders
Lead collaborative discussions with HR subject matter experts, external vendors, HR Centers of Expertise and internal project teams to design, configure, and implement people integration experiences solutions.
Map, create, and re-engineer people integration processes for optimization.
Lead large-scale, strategic people integration activities across the HR function, and enterprise (as needed), including but not limited to transactions such as:
Expansion and stand up of HR shared services
Leading process redesign and work transition efforts
Digital transformation (evolution from PeopleSoft), strategy and execution
Data clean-up and governance
Policy harmonization
Development of SOPs and SLAs
Case and knowledge management strategy and build out
Integration and merger of hospitals into the health care system
Acquisition and mergers of business enterprises, medical practices, clinical and non-clinical business divisions and/or business units.
Divestiture of business enterprises, practices, divisions or business units.
Integration relating to support and employment processes of joint ventures
Consolidation, contraction, and/or stand up of Service Lines
Re-structuring efforts and consultation to business owners and other HR Centers of Excellence as it relates to the impact on human capital
Employee transfer planning, implementation and overall employee experience through a transfer process.
Ensure EEO, legal, and compliance standards are met and documented through project implementation.
Strategically lead and direct efforts related to special and cross-functional initiatives that require human resources participation. Activities may include:
Integration and merger of hospitals into the health care system
Acquisition and mergers of business enterprises, medical practices, clinical and non-clinical business divisions and/or business units.
Divestiture of business enterprises, practices, divisions or business units.
Integration relating to support and employment processes of joint ventures
Consolidation, contraction, and/or stand up of service lines
Organizing data governance, analytics and information cascades
Lead workforce innovation efforts by providing subject matter expertise and market research surrounding the future of work in the hospital-healthcare settling and the internal/external forces that need to be managed. This includes leading work re-design efforts to support clinical delivery of care as well as non-clinical support of same. May include evaluation automated options (social robotics, AI, cognitive automation) and redeployment opportunities (centralization, contract labor, restructuring, insourcing/outsourcing to construct roles that are sustainable for the future.
Ensure all relevant inputs and implications are considered by the business operators, and subject matter experts to identify key areas of opportunity for business process improvement and execution against the deliverable.
Development of standardized methodology, intervention approach, toolkits and related processes.
Provide technical insight and guidance to HR on the impact of integration decisions as well as dependencies / contingencies throughout the integration process.
Manage outside vendors, contracts, and renewal / RFP projects related to integration infrastructure and business needs.
Drive an organizational effectiveness discipline by developing a standardized methodology, intervention approach, toolkits, measurement and scorecards, as well as deploying smart processes and technology to support change and transformation, development of people, and a sustainable organizational design model.
Create an integrated service delivery model for the Integration & Organizational Effectiveness Center of Expertise through leadership of the selection and retention of human resources integration team members. Responsible for creating the environment that produces results through discretionary efforts of the team and exemplifying organizational values.
Plan and direct the operation of the department, including budget compliance.

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Benefits and Perks:
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)
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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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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