Manager, HR Data & Integrations

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • New Brunswick, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role leads the strategy, delivery, and ongoing optimization of HR Operations and Human Capital Management (HCM) enterprise applications in support of DePuy Synthes’ global workforce. The Manager partners closely with HR, IT, and business leaders to ensure HR technology solutions are reliable, scalable, compliant, and aligned with business priorities. This position plays a critical role in enabling workforce effectiveness, operational efficiency, and a positive employee experience through modern HR systems and data‑driven insights and reports into the DePuy Synthes Technology organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in enterprise applications or HR technology, with leadership responsibility for complex systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading HR applications (e.g., HCM platforms) in a large, matrixed, global organization.
• Proven people‑management experience, including coaching, performance management, and talent development.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, HR operations, and data governance.
• Experience managing vendors, budgets, and multi‑year technology roadmaps.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• English required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (MBA, MIS, or similar) preferred.
• Experience with large‑scale HR transformations or ERP/HCM implementations.
• Knowledge of HR analytics, reporting, and workforce data solutions.
• Experience working in regulated or highly controlled environments.
• Familiarity with global HR operations and multi‑country workforce requirements.
• HR systems or project management certifications (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, PMP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for enterprise HR applications, including HCM, core HR, talent, time, and related HR operations systems.
• Provide strategic direction and technical guidance for design and support of all auxiliary systems that integrate with Workday such as ADP, Fidelity, AON, Alight, etc.
• Own the end‑to‑end lifecycle of HR applications, including roadmap development, enhancements, integrations, upgrades, and vendor management.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence, HR Operations, and IT stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable, compliant technology solutions.
• Lead and develop a team of HR application professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Ensure system stability, data integrity, security, data archival/removal, and compliance with internal controls, privacy requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Oversee vendors and system integrators, including contract management, performance monitoring, SaaS upgrade management, and cost optimization.
• Drive process standardization and automation across HR operations to improve efficiency, accuracy, and employee experience.
• Provide executive‑level reporting and insights on HR systems performance, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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