Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you’ll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time—and we’re looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.

Roles and Responsibilities

Mentor, guide, and support assigned TAPs and business units, attending meetings and escalating matters as needed.
Be a thought leader and subject matter expert in sourcing technology/methods, and other tools to identify passive candidates.
Establish and maintain relationships with client departments, influencing leaders across various disciplines/functions.
Ability to develop creative approaches to source candidates in challenging niche markets.
Under the direction of assigned Talent Acquisition management, develops staffing plans, recruitment strategies, and acts as a resource for TAPs, identified set of departments/business functions, and internal partners during the employee life cycle to meet NJ TRANSIT business needs.
Evaluate existing staffing levels, assess departments’ needs and recommend changes for further consideration.
Prepare, and conduct behavioral interviews, and facilitate candidate selection discussions and final hiring decisions.
Consult with department management, and counsels’ managers on structuring and extending internal and external job offers, resolving recruitment issues/problems.
Identify candidates’ needs to promote the company and job offer properly.
Negotiate with candidates regarding realistic salary expectations.
Interpret policies and procedures for the client base and counsel on adherence and exceptions.
Develop and implement outreach recruitment plans to meet EO/AA hiring needs.
Monitor and track hiring activity and provide recruitment status reports according to Talent Acquisition procedure to assigned Talent Acquisition management.
Identify, coordinate, and participate in recruitment marketing activities for assigned areas, including internet strategy, advertising, collateral, outreach programs, job fairs, college recruiting, networking, etc. In addition, identify and pursue passive candidates.
Build relationships with and oversee the use of search firms, employment agencies, networking organizations, universities, and advertising agencies to ensure compliance with NJ TRANSIT recruitment strategy and advertising parameters.
Oversee the onboarding process for contingent workforce personnel, ensuring alignment with business needs and organizational requirements.
May be responsible for filling assigned positions at all levels promptly and in alignment with scorecard metrics.
Responsible for performing other related duties and contribute to the initiatives that support the evolving priorities and needs of the Talent Acquisition team.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field, and minimum of six (6) years of progressive recruitment experience preferably in the Transportation or Service-related industry.
One year of closely related experience can be substituted for each year of education required.

Knowledge and Skills

Expertise in innovative recruiting methods, including internet, social media, and experience in working with contingency and retained search firms is required.
Prior experience in a supervisory or lead position desired.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and the applicant tracking systems.
Knowledge of state and federal employment laws and regulations, strong verbal and written communication skills, and excellent presentation, negotiation, coaching, and interpersonal skills are required.
History of exercising sound judgment required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

SHRM-SCP Preferred

At NJ TRANSIT, you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package

Comprehensive Family Health Insurance - Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Paid Leave
Tuition Assistance
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan
Retirement Plans
401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution
401(k) - Retirement savings plan with up to a 3% company match
457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Location

City: Newark

State: NJ

Salary Range: $80,000 - $140,000

Job Identification 100049
Posting Date 10/09/2026, 06:56 AM
Apply Before 10/22/2026, 11:00 PM
Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
Job Schedule Full time
Job Shift Day
Locations Newark, NJ, United States

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