Sr. Director, Global Compensation COE - Orthopedics
About The Position
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Director, Global Compensation COE - Orthopedics, located in Raynham, MA, West Chester, PA, Raritan NJ, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, or Warsaw, IN. Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. About DePuy Synthes DePuy Synthes is a global leader in Orthopaedics, advancing patient care through innovative solutions across joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, and related surgical technologies. As DePuy Synthes separates from Johnson & Johnson to become the world’s largest, most comprehensive Orthopaedics-focused company, the organization is entering a defining chapter—establishing its own corporate identity, voice, culture, and reputation while continuing to serve patients, customers, and healthcare systems around the world. Position Summary The Sr. Director, Global Compensation COE provides enterprise‑level leadership for the design, governance, and execution of global compensation programs at DePuy Synthes. This role shapes a competitive, equitable, and compliant compensation strategy that supports attraction, retention, and performance across a global workforce. The position has a significant impact on business outcomes, workforce engagement, and total rewards effectiveness while partnering closely with senior leaders during periods of growth and transformation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- 12+ years of progressive experience in global compensation, total rewards, or HR leadership roles.
- Demonstrated experience leading global compensation strategy and complex pay programs.
- Deep knowledge of job architecture, incentive design, compensation governance, and pay equity principles.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen, including cost modeling and benchmarking.
- Proven ability to partner with executive‑level stakeholders in a matrixed, global environment.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and change‑management skills.
- English proficiency required.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree, MBA, or advanced degree.
- Experience supporting compensation programs across multiple global regions.
- Familiarity with global compensation harmonization and COE models.
- Experience managing external compensation vendors and consulting partners.
- Exposure to regulated industries such as healthcare, medical devices, or life sciences.
- Experience leading compensation transformation or modernization initiatives.
- CCP or other compensation or total rewards certifications are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Define and lead the global compensation strategy and Center of Excellence operating model.
- Oversee job architecture, market pricing, and global compensation frameworks to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
- Lead the design, governance, and execution of base pay, incentive, and pay‑for‑performance programs.
- Partner with senior HR, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to align compensation strategy with business priorities.
- Drive annual compensation cycles, including merit, incentive, and equity planning processes.
- Establish compensation governance, policies, and decision frameworks across regions.
- Leverage analytics, benchmarking, and financial modeling to inform compensation decisions.
- Lead vendor strategy, including selection, performance management, and optimization of compensation partners.
- Build, develop, and engage a high‑performing global compensation team.
Benefits
- Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
- Savings plan (401(k))
- Long-term incentive program
- Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year (may vary by state)
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
