TA Manager - LATAM

7456-Johnson & Johnson MedTech Colombia S.A.S. Legal Entity; Bogotá; On-site; COP 190,967,000 - 286,451,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Manager, TA LATAM, based in Bogotá, to lead Talent Acquisition across the LATAM region, delivering high-quality recruiting strategies that align with business growth and workforce plans.

The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, requiring 6–8 years in Talent Acquisition or HR, fluent Spanish and English, and the ability to coach recruiters. Travel up to 20% within LATAM is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• 6–8 years in Talent Acquisition or HR with full-cycle recruiting.
• Experience aligning hiring plans with business needs.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret workforce data.
• Experience advising leaders on hiring strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Experience coaching and developing team members.
• Languages: Fluent Spanish; English proficiency; Portuguese preferred.
• Travel up to 20% within LATAM.
• Certifications in HR or TA preferred (e.g., SHRM, HRCI).

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.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Talent acquisition

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Coaching & mentoring

LATAM recruiting

HRIS/ATS

Healthcare/MedTech

Spanish language

English language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Tools

ATS/HRIS

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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. Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s): 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.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred
• Experience and Skills:
  • 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
• 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.

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At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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 https://www.jnj.com/.