Head of Compensation - Corporate Functions and EMEA Total Rewards

Johnson & Johnson•Brunswick, OH

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a strategic, results-driven Head of Compensation to lead compensation strategy, design and delivery for our corporate functions (Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, and other corporate groups) and to provide regional leadership for compensation & benefits across EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa). This role will lead large initiatives / projects, aid in the design market‑competitive pay programs, construct executive offers, support A&D activity (acquisitions and divestitures), and lead year‑end and year-round compensation strategies. The ideal candidate combines deep technical compensation expertise with strong leadership, analytical rigor, and collaborative stakeholder management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics or related field (advanced degree such as MBA or master’s in HR/comp preferred) or equivalent experience.
10+ years of progressive HR experience with a strong focus on compensation design and program management.
Demonstrated experience designing and managing compensation programs across corporate functions and multiple geographies, preferably including EMEA.
Proven experience constructing executive offers and supporting compensation in A&D transactions.
Strong analytical capability — able to interpret market data, build financial models, and produce actionable insights.
Excellent project management skills; experience leading complex, multi‑stakeholder initiatives with tight timelines.
Experience leading and developing teams.
Strategic thinker with a results orientation and a collaborative, stakeholder‑first approach.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to present to senior leaders and cross‑functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Deep familiarity with EMEA compensation markets, regulatory requirements, and benefits landscapes.
Experience with global HRIS and compensation platforms (e.g. Workday or similar)
Experience at a large, matrixed multinational organization and exposure to highly regulated industries.

Responsibilities

Lead compensation strategy, design and governance for Johnson & Johnson’s corporate functions globally, ensuring alignment to business strategy and pay philosophy.
Lead the EMEA compensation & benefits team— ensure local market competitiveness, regulatory compliance, and alignment with the company’s pay for performance philosophy.
Design and maintain base pay and bonus structures for EMEA.
Construct, negotiate and deliver executive offers (senior management and above).
Support integrations, acquisitions and divestitures from a compensation perspective (due diligence input, offer design, harmonization, implementation and termination scenarios).
Lead year‑end reward cycle planning and execution (merit, bonus, long-term incentives) and develop year‑round strategies to support retention and performance objectives for respective client groups.
Partner with HR and business partners to translate business needs into effective compensation solutions.
Oversee compensation analytics: market benchmarking, cost modeling and scenario planning to inform decision‑making.
Lead, develop and coach a high-performing compensation team; manage external vendor relationships (market data providers, consultants).
Communicate compensation programs and changes clearly to leaders and employees; provide training and enablement to HR partners.

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
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year