HR Leader, US Commercial - Orthopedics

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Warsaw, IN

2d•$96,000 - $155,250•Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Leader, US Commercial leads employee relations matters across a large, complex U.S. Orthopaedics commercial and field sales organization. Reporting to the Head of HR, Spine, Sports, and CMF, this role acts as a trusted employee relations subject-matter expert and partners with HR Business Partners, business leaders, Legal, Compliance, and other stakeholders to deliver fair, consistent, timely, and business-focused solutions. The position independently manages complex and sensitive cases, applies company policies and U.S. employment requirements, identifies trends, and proactively mitigates employee and organizational risk. The role is hybrid. The listed cities are examples and do not limit applications; candidates from any location are invited to apply. Remote work may be considered case by case and requires Company approval. Domestic travel of approximately 20% may be required based on business needs. Johnson & Johnson has announced plans to separate its Orthopaedics business as DePuy Synthes, with completion anticipated within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, consultations, regulatory approvals, and other conditions. Following the transaction, the successful candidate is anticipated to become a DePuy Synthes employee, subject to its employment processes, policies, programs, and benefit plans.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
4–6 years of progressive experience in employee relations, human resources, labor and employment, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex employee relations cases and conduct sensitive workplace investigations from intake through resolution.
Strong working knowledge of U.S. employment laws, employee relations principles, investigation practices, and performance-management processes.
Sound judgment and ability to evaluate risk, synthesize complex information, and provide clear, practical, business-oriented recommendations.
Strong consulting, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to build credibility and constructively challenge stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including clear case documentation and appropriate communication of sensitive decisions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise discretion, and handle confidential information with integrity.
Demonstrated commitment to fair, consistent, and respectful employment practices.
Fluent English.
Ability to travel domestically up to approximately 20%, based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, Employment Relations, Law, or a related field.
Advanced degree or relevant professional certification.
Experience supporting a large commercial or geographically dispersed field sales organization.
Experience in a regulated industry such as MedTech, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or life sciences.
Experience in a global, matrixed organization and partnering across HR, Legal, Compliance, and business functions.
Experience supporting workforce transformation, organizational redesign, restructures, or other significant business changes.
Experience using employee relations case data and trends to inform proactive interventions, training, or process improvements.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary employee relations subject-matter expert for designated U.S. Orthopaedics commercial and field sales organizations, advising on policy interpretation, performance management, workplace conduct, and corrective action.
Manage complex, sensitive, and high-risk employee relations matters from intake through resolution, including investigations, disciplinary actions, performance concerns, workplace conflict, grievances, and policy violations.
Plan and conduct objective, thorough, and timely workplace investigations; assess evidence, document findings, and recommend actions in partnership with HR, Legal, and business leaders.
Interpret and apply company policies and applicable U.S. federal, state, and local employment requirements to promote fair, consistent, and compliant employment practices.
Advise leaders and HR partners on employee relations risks, options, and recommended actions, balancing employee experience, business needs, consistency, and legal considerations.
Provide employee relations guidance and risk assessments for organizational changes, workforce actions, restructures, territory or leadership changes, and other business transformation initiatives.
Identify case trends, recurring themes, and potential risks, and recommend ways to strengthen leader capability, organizational health, and employee experience.
Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential case documentation and support consistent case-management practices, reporting, and governance.
Develop and facilitate training, tools, and coaching for leaders and HR partners on performance management, investigations, respectful workplace expectations, and employee relations best practices.
Build partnerships across a matrixed organization and contribute to broader HR priorities, process improvements, and cross-functional initiatives.

Benefits

Participation in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension), subject to plan terms.
401(k) savings plan, subject to plan terms.
Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year.
Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year, with different amounts for employees residing in Colorado or Washington.
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, or foster care of a child.
Bereavement Leave: 240 hours for an immediate family member and 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.