Mgr., Global Health, Welfare & Wellbeing

Johnson & Johnson • Raritan, NJ

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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 works across HR, Finance, Legal, Procurement, and regional business teams to develop globally aligned frameworks while supporting local relevance and regulatory compliance. It offers the opportunity to influence benefits strategy and employee wellbeing across multiple regions and markets.

The manager leads and improves global health, welfare, and wellbeing programs; supports governance; designs and manages enterprise benefits policies and standards; and partners with regional teams to evaluate practices and implement competitive solutions. The role develops a global wellbeing strategy, manages vendor relationships, monitors trends and legislative developments, analyzes program and market data, and collaborates on employee education and engagement. The posting notes that Johnson & Johnson plans to separate its Orthopaedics business as DePuy Synthes, with the transaction anticipated to conclude within 18 to 24 months, subject to customary conditions and approvals. Following the transaction, the employee is anticipated to become a DePuy Synthes employee, subject to applicable processes and consultation.

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.
• Proven project management skills and 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 wellbeing program implementation.
• Familiarity with global benefits technology platforms, HRIS systems, and benefits administration tools.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, organizational transformations, or standalone company environments.
• Certifications such as CEBS, GBA, CBP, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent.
• Experience managing global vendor selection, governance, and performance management processes.
• Knowledge of benefits benchmarking, market intelligence, and cost management methodologies.
• Additional language capabilities.
• CEBS, GBA, SHRM, or related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of global health, welfare, and wellbeing programs aligned with company strategy.
• Support governance for global health, welfare, and wellbeing offerings to 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 focused on 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.
• Monitor benefits trends, legislative developments, and industry practices to inform recommendations and strategy.
• Analyze program utilization, employee feedback, and market benchmark data to identify opportunities for enhancement and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with HR communications and change management teams on employee education, awareness, and engagement.
• Ensure programs support organizational objectives, employee experience priorities, and inclusion initiatives.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager