TA Manager - LATAM

Brighter Signals; Bogotá; On-site; COP 381,934,000 - 572,902,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting a Manager, TA LATAM to lead Talent Acquisition across the LATAM region from Bogotá, Colombia. The role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution, driving scalable recruiting programs and partnering with business leaders to forecast and fulfill hiring needs.

The position offers visibility across business units, a chance to influence the future workforce in a dynamic region, and opportunities to implement process improvements in recruitment practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment strategies across LATAM, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Partner with leaders to assess hiring needs and align recruiting plans to long-term workforce strategies.
• Manage and optimize recruiting processes, systems, and tools for better efficiency and candidate experience.
• Analyze workforce data and market trends to inform talent acquisition strategies.
• Coach recruiters and team members to build capability and performance.

Skills

Budget Management

Change Management

Collaboration

Leadership

Project Management

Talent Management

HR Strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Master’s degree/MBA preferred

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function

Human Resources

Job Sub Function

Total Rewards

Job Category

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations

Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia

Job Description

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Manager, TA LATAM, located in Bogotá, Distrito Capital de Bogotá, Colombia.

• Bogotá, Colombia – Requisition Number: R-084989
• Raynham, Massachusetts (United States) – Requisition Number: R-085532

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics 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.

Job Overview

This role is responsible for leading Talent Acquisition across the LATAM region, delivering high-quality recruiting strategies that directly enable business growth. The Manager will act as a trusted advisor to leaders, aligning talent strategies with workforce plans and ensuring the organization attracts and hires top talent. This is an exciting opportunity to shape recruitment practices, drive innovation in hiring processes, and influence the future workforce of DePuy Synthes in a dynamic and diverse region.

The position combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, offering visibility across business units and the ability to make a measurable impact on organizational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment strategies across LATAM, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Partner with business leaders to assess current and future hiring needs and align recruiting plans to long-term workforce strategies.
• Manage and optimize recruiting processes, systems, and tools to improve efficiency, candidate experience, and hiring outcomes.
• Analyze workforce data and market trends to develop actionable talent acquisition strategies and hiring plans.
• Oversee and coach recruiters and/or team members, fostering capability building and consistent performance management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (HR, business leaders, and external partners) to deliver hiring goals and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, local regulations, and diversity and inclusion standards throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in Talent Acquisition practices, leveraging analytics and best practices.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Required

• 6-8 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or Human Resources, including full-cycle recruiting
• Experience managing recruitment strategies and aligning hiring plans to business needs
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret workforce data and trends
• Experience advising leaders and stakeholders on hiring strategies and talent decisions
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred

• Experience in LATAM regional recruiting or multi-country hiring environments
• Familiarity with HRIS and applicant tracking systems (ATS)
• Experience in the healthcare, medtech, or regulated industry
• Knowledge of talent market trends across Latin America
• Experience implementing process improvements or recruiting innovations
• Ability to work in a matrixed, global organization

Other

• Languages: Fluent Spanish required; English proficiency required; Portuguese preferred
• Travel: Up to 20% travel within LATAM region
• Certifications: HR or Talent Acquisition certifications (e.g., SHRM, HRCI) preferred

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

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.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills

Preferred Skills

• Budget Management
• Change Management
• Collaboration
• Compensation and Benefits Policies and Procedures
• Compensation and Benefits Trends
• Compensation Management
• Developing Others
• Employee Compensation and Benefits
• Employee Rewards Programs
• HR Strategic Management
• Incentive Plan Design
• Inclusive Leadership
• Industry Analysis
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Talent Management
• Team Management
• Vendor Management