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