Director HR, IT & Global Business Services - Orthopedics

Johnson & Johnson•West Chester, MA

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics' company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. About DePuy Synthes DePuy Synthes is a global leader in Orthopaedics, advancing patient care through innovative solutions across joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, and related surgical technologies. As DePuy Synthes separates from Johnson & Johnson to become the world’s largest, most comprehensive Orthopaedics-focused company, the organization is entering a defining chapter— establishing its own corporate identity, voice, culture, and reputation while continuing to serve patients, customers, and healthcare systems around the world. Purpose: The HR Director, IT & Global Business Services is responsible for setting and leading the enterprise people strategy, design, governance, and delivery of HR programs supporting the IT and Global Business Services organizations globally. Reporting to the Head of HR for Supply Chain, R&D and Enterprise Functions, this role serves as a strategic partner to both the CIO and Head of GBS and their respective leadership teams to drive talent outcomes aligned to business strategy and operational excellence. The role provides strategic counsel to senior leadership and ensures programs are aligned to business transformation priorities, digital capability building, and enterprise performance. The role provides leadership across talent strategy, organization effectiveness, workforce planning, and leadership development, and organizational engagement ensuring alignment to business strategy, financial performance, and enterprise priorities. The Director ensures execution with rigor while continuously monitoring evolving workforce, technology, and market trends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree strongly preferred.
Minimum of 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR business partnering within complex, global organizations.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and communicate complex topics with clarity.
Ability to create executive-ready narratives and materials for leadership audiences.
Demonstrated presence, judgment, and discretion when advising leaders on sensitive business, organizational, and talent matters.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities, with business and financial acumen.
Ability to synthesize complex inputs (business strategy, workforce data, digital/technology trends) into clear recommendations.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality deliverables.
Ability to operate with pace, rigor, and sound judgment in high-visibility, dynamic environments.
Demonstrated ability to partner with IT and GBS leaders to align talent strategy with transformation priorities and operational outcomes.
Proven ability to lead multiple complex workstreams simultaneously and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships and influence outcomes through collaboration and governance.
Ability to quickly build credibility with senior leaders and navigate complex global stakeholder environments.

Nice To Haves

MBA or other advanced degree in HR, Business, Technology, or a related discipline.
Experience supporting IT, digital organizations, or Global Business Services/shared services models within a global, matrixed, publicly traded company.
Previous people leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead people engagement for a designated team.
Lead and execute on Talent Strategy and Management (Performance, Succession, Capability Building, Coaching, Inclusion)
Coach and advise business leaders.
Activate and Execute on Strategies (policies & programs) launched by COE teams.
Lead Organizational Design & Strategic Workforce Planning.
Advise on policies and programs launched by COE teams.
Own the global HR strategy and talent agenda for IT & GBS, ensuring alignment to enterprise strategy, digital transformation priorities, and operational performance outcomes.
Serve as a trusted advisor to IT and GBS senior leadership, providing data-driven insights and recommendations on talent strategy, organization design, workforce planning, and capability building.
Lead planning, development, and delivery of HR strategies and materials for the CIO and GBS leadership team, including annual talent cycles, strategic priorities, and ad hoc initiatives.
Drive organization effectiveness across IT & GBS, including org design, operating model evolution, global delivery models, and optimization of spans, layers, and capabilities.
Oversee talent management processes (e.g., performance, succession, leadership development) with a focus on building critical pipelines for digital, technical, and shared services capabilities.
Partner closely with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and HR COEs to design and deploy integrated talent solutions that attract, retain, and develop high-demand technical and global services talent.
Lead workforce planning and skills strategy, translating business transformation (e.g., digital, automation, shared services expansion) into actionable hiring, reskilling, and capability development plans.
Drive continuous improvement and transformation of HR processes, tools, and governance to enhance scalability, efficiency, and employee experience across IT & GBS.
Oversee employee engagement, culture, and change management efforts to support large-scale transformation, including technology modernization and global service delivery initiatives.
Monitor external market and talent trends (e.g., digital skills, global workforce models, outsourcing/GBS evolution) and translate insights into forward-looking HR strategies.
Set the HR communications strategy for IT & GBS, ensuring clear, consistent messaging that supports business priorities and engagement.
Lead cross-functional partnership with IT, GBS, and HR COEs (Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards) to ensure integrated, high-quality outcomes.
Build, lead, coach, and develop a high-performing HR team, driving strong execution, capability building, and stakeholder partnership.

Benefits

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year (varies by state)
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year