Mgr., Global Health, Welfare & Wellbeing

Johnson & Johnson•Raynham, MA

About The Position

The Manager, Global Health, Welfare & Wellbeing is a key member of the Global Benefits Center of Excellence (COE), supporting the design, governance, and execution of enterprise-wide health, welfare, and wellbeing strategies. The role partners across HR, Finance, Legal, Procurement, and regional business leaders to develop globally aligned frameworks while ensuring local relevance and regulatory compliance. It offers the opportunity to influence employee wellbeing and benefits strategy across multiple regions and markets as DePuy Synthes transitions toward becoming a standalone global orthopaedics company. The role oversees global health and welfare offerings and wellbeing initiatives, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, and wellbeing programs. It uses market practices, employee feedback, utilization data, benchmarking, legislative developments, and industry trends to recommend program improvements and cost optimization. The position also works with vendors and internal communications and change management teams to support effective service delivery, employee education, awareness, and engagement. The position is based in Raynham, Massachusetts, and requires up to 15% domestic and international travel. English proficiency is required; additional languages are a plus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
At least 6 years of experience in global benefits, health and welfare, wellbeing, compensation and benefits, or related HR disciplines.
Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, or managing health and welfare benefit programs across multiple countries or regions.
Knowledge of global benefits governance, policy development, and regulatory considerations.
Experience working with external consultants, brokers, carriers, and benefits administration vendors.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret complex benefits data and develop actionable recommendations.
Project management skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills across diverse global teams.
English proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree, MBA, MPH, or another advanced degree.
Experience in a global medical device, healthcare, life sciences, or highly regulated organization.
Experience developing employee wellbeing strategies and supporting program implementation.
Familiarity with global benefits technology platforms, HRIS systems, and benefits administration tools.
Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, organizational transformations, or standalone company environments.
Professional certifications such as CEBS, GBA, CBP, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent; CEBS, GBA, SHRM, or related certifications are preferred.
Experience managing global vendor selection, governance, and performance management processes.
Knowledge of benefits benchmarking, market intelligence, and cost management methodologies.
Additional language capabilities.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of global health, welfare, and wellbeing programs aligned with company strategy.
Support governance frameworks that promote consistency, scalability, and compliance across regions.
Design and manage enterprise-wide benefits policies, standards, and guidelines for medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, and wellbeing programs.
Partner with regional HR and benefits teams to evaluate market practices and implement competitive, employee-focused solutions.
Develop and execute a global wellbeing strategy covering physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing.
Manage relationships with global and regional benefits vendors, brokers, consultants, and service providers to support service quality and value realization.
Monitor benefits trends, legislative developments, and industry best practices to inform program recommendations and strategy.
Analyze program utilization, employee feedback, and market benchmark data to identify enhancement and cost-optimization opportunities.
Collaborate with HR communications and change management teams to support employee education, awareness, and engagement.
Ensure programs support organizational objectives, employee experience priorities, and inclusion initiatives.