Senior Director, Applications, HR, Orthopedics

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Warsaw, IN

6d•$178,000 - $307,050•Hybrid

About The Position

This role provides executive leadership for the strategy, delivery, and evolution of enterprise HR application platforms supporting a global workforce. The Sr. Director partners closely with HR, IT, and business leaders to ensure HR technology enables business growth, compliance, workforce insights, and an exceptional employee experience. This is a high‑impact role at the intersection of technology, people strategy, and enterprise transformation, with direct influence on how DePuy Synthes will scale and operate as a standalone organization and reports into the DePuy Synthes Technology organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Human Resources, or a related field (required).
12-14 years of progressive experience in IT or enterprise applications leadership, with significant focus on HR applications at a global scale.
Proven experience leading large, complex HR technology portfolios in a matrixed, global organization.
Strong understanding of HR processes and systems, including HCM, talent management, and learning platforms.
Demonstrated ability to partner with senior business and HR leaders to deliver strategic outcomes.
Experience managing budgets, vendors, and external partners for enterprise‑scale solutions.
Strong leadership, communication, and change‑management capabilities.
English (fluent).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) (preferred).
Experience supporting organizational transformations, separations, or large‑scale system modernizations.
Background in cloud‑based HR platforms and global deployments.
Experience in regulated or highly matrixed environments.
Demonstrated success building and leading diverse, global teams.
Additional languages are a plus.
HRIS, enterprise systems, or IT leadership certifications (preferred).

Responsibilities

Set and execute the global strategy and roadmap for HR enterprise applications, (including: WorkDay, CSOD, AON, Alight, Fidelity, etc.) ensuring alignment with business priorities and HR transformation objectives.
Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing optimization of HR systems (e.g., core HCM, talent management, recruiting, learning, Global Health Services, Total Rewards, Compensation and workforce analytics).
Serve as a strategic partner to HR leadership, translating functional needs into scalable, secure, and compliant technology solutions.
Oversee vendor selection, contract management, and system integrators, ensuring performance, cost effectiveness, and value realization.
Ensure HR applications meet data privacy, security, regulatory, and audit requirements across geographies.
Lead, develop, and inspire a high‑performing global team of IT and HR technology professionals.
Drive continuous improvement and innovation, leveraging automation, analytics, and emerging technologies to enhance HR capabilities.
Partner with enterprise architecture and other IT leaders to ensure integration, reliability, and scalability of HR platforms.
Partner closely with HR and communications to ensure accurate and timely system/process changes and impact are provided to executive leadership and the end-user population.
Continuously evaluate the technology ecosystem for potential system upgrades, changes and retirements.

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
Eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.