"Alerted.org

Atlantic Health is Seeking a Workforce Strategy Manager to Join the HR Team

If you thrive on shaping strategy, influencing senior leaders, and driving initiatives that transform both employee and patient experiences, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. You’ll serve as a strategic advisor and change catalyst, partnering with business leadership, HR leadership, and HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to design and execute workforce strategies that fuel Atlantic Health’s continued success.

Key projects include organizational design, workforce planning, staffing models, and initiatives that strengthen the Human Experience (HX) and Patient Experience (PX) connection.

You’ll also collaborate with cross-functional partners—including Finance, Payroll, ISS, and Communications—to build strong relationships, streamline processes, and deliver measurable results.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in HR strategy, leadership development, and stakeholder engagement, with proven success as a Senior HR Business Partner• Sees the big picture and can utilize both qualitative and quantitative data to measure impact, optimize programs, and inform strategic decisions.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITES

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, aligning HR strategies with business priorities to accelerate performance and growth.

• Co-create strategic HR initiatives with senior leadership that directly advance organizational goals and future readiness.

• Lead transformative projects in workforce planning, staffing models, and organizational design to enable agility and scalability.

• Develop and deploy intervention frameworks (root cause, gap, impact, process improvement, SWOT) that deliver actionable insights and sustainable change.

• Partner with PX teams to design strategies that elevate both employee and patient experiences, creating a culture of care and engagement.

• Collaborate with Talent Management to craft leadership programs that strengthen managerial capability and ensure succession pipelines.

• Guide cultural transformation and organizational change efforts, ensuring smooth transitions and high employee engagement.

• Drive system-wide talent assessments, succession planning, and performance management to cultivate a high-performing workforce.

• Champion compliance and ethical standards while modernizing HR processes for efficiency and scalability.

• Lead HR integration projects and expansion initiatives.

• Assess leadership effectiveness and provide structured coaching to build capability and resilience across the organization.

COMPETENCIES:

+ Human Resources Expertise – Applies advanced knowledge of HR best practices and organizational development to design and implement effective people strategies.

+ Influence and Relationship Building – Builds strong partnerships and gains commitment from stakeholders at all levels through trust, credibility, and persuasive communication.

+ Decision Quality & Problem Solving – Analyzes complex issues, makes sound decisions under uncertainty, and communicates solutions clearly and effectively.

+ Tech Savvy & Data-Driven – Leverages HRIS systems and analytics to generate insights, improve processes, and inform strategic decisions.

+ Situational Judgment – Assesses risk and applies sound judgment to balance business priorities with compliance and ethical considerations.

+ Executive Presence – Demonstrates confidence, clarity, and professionalism in interactions with senior leaders and key stakeholders.

+ Learning Agility – Adapts quickly to changing environments, seeks feedback, and applies new knowledge to deliver results in dynamic contexts.

+ Consulting & Coaching – Provides expert guidance, facilitates discussions, and coaches leaders to enhance organizational effectiveness.

+ Drives Results – Leads and executes HR initiatives with accountability, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and measurable outcomes.

+ Industry Knowledge – Experience in healthcare preferred. Understands healthcare operations and regulatory requirements to tailor HR strategies for optimal impact.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field (master’s preferred)

2. 7 years of progressive Human Resource experience with at least 3 years in a Sr. HRBP or HR leadership role.

3. HR Certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) is a plus.

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

+ Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ

+ Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ

+ Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ

+ Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ

+ Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ

+ Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ

+ CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ

+ Atlantic Home Care and Hospice

+ Atlantic Mobile Health

+ Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

+ 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years

+ Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare

+ 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare

+ 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review

+ Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP

+ Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)

+ One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

+ One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

+ Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets

+ NJ Sustainable Business

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

+ Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)

+ Life & AD&D Insurance.

+ Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)

+ 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution

+ PTO & Paid Sick Leave

+ Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising

+ Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave

+ Backup and On-Site Childcare

+ Well-Being Rewards

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

+ Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program

+ Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts

+ Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

____________________________________________

Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.