Talent Acquisition Analyst, Vendor & Project Operations (hybrid) in West Orange, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Data Analyst

Location: SBC Corporation

Department Name: Talent Acquisition & Innovation

Req #: 0000254263

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $90,621.00 - $117,807.00 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.

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.

As a Talent Acquisition Analyst, a typical day might include:

• 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.

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.
• You are naturally curious and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• You excel at managing multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• You enjoy partnering and collaborating with people and teams to achieve shared goals.
• You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and can effectively adapt as priorities and business needs evolve.
• You are capable of independently managing work while keeping stakeholders informed and engaged.
• You can balance operational details with broader strategic objectives and understand how your work contributes to larger Talent Acquisition and enterprise goals.
• You are an effective communicator who can translate data, project updates, and operational findings into clear and actionable recommendations.

To be considered for this opportunity:

You must have a bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field along with a minimum of three years of current Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, project management or related experience. Previous experience within a large, matrixed healthcare environment is strongly preferred. Candidates must demonstrate strong organizational skills, as well as 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 is required.

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!