Sr. HR Staff Associate-Recruitment (Multiple Vacancies)

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Newark, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $60K - $65K 💻 Human Resources 🗓️ April 1st, 2026

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Rutgers University-Newark is hiring a Senior HR Staff Associate - Recruitment. This role spearheads recruitment operations, offers strategic guidance on hiring and employment processes, and collaborates with campus leadership and University Human Resources to ensure compliance and optimize talent acquisition efforts.

Highlights

Serves as a subject matter expert on job postings, recruitment, and hiring processes for HR Liaisons.
Leads recruitment operations ensuring compliance with university policies, labor agreements, and federal/state regulations.
Designs and delivers training on Applicant Tracking System and recruitment best practices.
Analyzes recruitment and workforce data to inform leadership decisions.
Drives process improvements to enhance recruitment efficiency and candidate experience.
Collaborates with IT and systems teams to resolve technical and integration issues.
Supports special projects, events, and HR initiatives for HR-Newark leadership.
Oversees office operations including calendar management, project tracking, and internal communications.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Communications or related field and at least two years of relevant administrative experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and Human Capital Management software are needed.
Salary range is $60,000 to $65,000, with a comprehensive benefits package.