Director, HR, Supply Chain Plan and Deliver, Orthopaedics

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•New Brunswick, NJ

2d•$150,000 - $258,750•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 required, 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 Director, HR, Supply Chain Plan and Deliver , is responsible for setting and leading the people strategy, design, governance, and delivery of HR programs supporting the organizations globally. Reporting to the Head of HR for Supply Chain, QA/RA, Procurement, Facilities, this role serves as a strategic partner to the Supply Chain Plan and Deliver Leadership teams to drive talent outcomes aligned to business priorities. 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 of HR programs with rigor, consistency, and impact, while continuously monitoring external market trends and internal business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree strongly preferred.
Minimum of 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including business partnering at the executive level and leading enterprise talent strategies.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence leaders and translate complex people topics into actionable insights.
Ability to create executive-ready narratives and materials for senior leadership audiences.
Demonstrated presence, judgment, and discretion when advising leaders on sensitive organizational and talent matters.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities, with business and financial acumen.
Ability to synthesize complex inputs (talent data, business strategy, financial metrics, and workforce trends) into clear recommendations.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality in deliverables and execution.
Ability to operate with pace, rigor, and sound judgment in a dynamic, high-visibility environment.
Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with Finance to align talent strategy with financial outcomes and business performance.
Proven ability to lead multiple complex workstreams and deliver results in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to influence outcomes through partnership and governance.
Ability to build credibility quickly with senior leaders and navigate complex stakeholder environments.

Nice To Haves

MBA or other advanced degree in HR, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
Experience supporting Finance and/or Legal organizations 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, DEI).
Coach and advise business leaders.
Activate and Execute on Strategies (policies & programs) launched by HR COE teams.
Lead Organizational Design & Strategic Workforce Planning.
Advise on policies and programs launched by HR COE teams.
Own the global HR strategy and talent agenda for the Plan and Deliver functuion, ensuring alignment to enterprise priorities, financial performance objectives, and workforce outcomes.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the Plan and Deliver senior leadership, providing data-driven insights and recommendations on organization design, talent strategy, leadership capability, and workforce planning.
Drive organization effectiveness across the Plan and Deliver function, including org design, operating model evolution, spans and layers optimization, and team effectiveness.
Partner closely with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and HR COEs to design and deploy integrated talent solutions that attract, retain, and develop high-performing Finance talent.
Lead workforce planning and analytics efforts, translating business strategy into actionable hiring, development, and reskilling plans.
Drive continuous improvement and transformation of HR processes, tools, and governance to enhance effectiveness, scalability, and employee experience.
Oversee employee relations, engagement strategies, and change management initiatives to support business transformation and maintain a high-performing culture.
Monitor external market trends (talent, capability, and operating models within Finance) and translate insights into forward-looking HR strategies.
Set the HR communications strategy for the Plan and Deliver organization ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment of key talent initiatives and business priorities.
Lead cross-functional partnership with HR COEs (Talent Management, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition), and other HR partners to deliver integrated, high-quality outcomes.
Build, lead, coach, and develop a high-performing HR team setting clear priorities and driving strong execution and stakeholder partnership.

Benefits

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
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
10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year