Director, Retirement

Johnson and Johnson; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in New Brunswick, NJ, seeks a Director of Retirement to lead US retirement and savings programs within HR Total Rewards. You will shape plan design, governance, and communications while partnering with Finance, Legal, and business leaders to align with company strategy and employee wellbeing.

The role requires a senior strategist who can drive cross‑functional initiatives, manage vendors, and deliver a modern retirement program that supports growth and success for a large

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
• Master's degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, administration, and continuous improvement of U.S. retirement and savings programs.
• Develop retirement strategies to support talent attraction, retention, and wellbeing.
• Ensure plans comply with applicable federal, state, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee relationships with plan administrators, recordkeepers, trustees, consultants, and vendors.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Payroll, and HR on governance, reporting, and risk management.
• Direct retirement plan communications and employee education initiatives.
• Monitor market trends and regulatory developments to inform enhancements.
• Establish and track KPIs, metrics, and service standards.
• Manage plan audits, fiduciary reviews, and regulatory filings.
• Lead and develop retirement team members in a collaborative environment.
• Manage budgets, compliance, workforce planning, and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Retirement programs

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

MBA/MS preferred

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

Job Function

Human Resources

Job Sub Function

Total Rewards

Job Category

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Director, Retirement, located in New Brunswick, NJ, United States.

The Director, Retirement is a key leader within HR Total Rewards, responsible for shaping and delivering retirement programs that attract, retain , and support a highly talented workforce. This role provides strategic direction for retirement plan design, governance, compliance, financial management , communications, and vendor oversight, while ensuring programs remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with business objectives .

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of employee financial wellbeing during a transformative period for DePuy Synthes. The Director will partner closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to enhance the employee experience, drive operational excellence, and advance a modern retirement strategy that supports organizational growth and employee success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of U.S. retirement and savings programs.
• Develop retirement strategies that support talent attraction, retention, employee wellbeing, and business objectives.
• Ensure retirement plans comply with all applicable federal, state, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee relationships with plan administrators, recordkeepers, trustees, consultants, and other retirement vendors.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Payroll, and HR stakeholders on retirement plan governance, reporting, and risk management.
• Direct retirement plan communications and employee education initiatives to improve awareness and engagement.
• Monitor market trends, legislative developments, and competitive practices to inform program enhancements.
• Establish and track key performance indicators, operational metrics, and service delivery standards.
• Manage plan audits, fiduciary reviews, regulatory filings, and compliance documentation.
• Lead and develop retirement team members while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing environment.
• Manage operational aspects of the function, including budget, compliance, workforce planning, and succession planning.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources , Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required.
• Master's degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) in a related discipline preferred.

Experience and Skills

Required

• Minimum of 10-12 years of progressive experience in retirement, benefits, total rewards, finance, HR, or related functions.
• Demonstrated experience leading retirement program strategy, administration, and governance.
• Strong knowledge of defined contribution plans, retirement plan operations, fiduciary practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing external vendors, consultants, and complex stakeholder relationships.
• Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and drive cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed organization.
• Strong analytical, financial, problem-solving, decision-making and communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience leading retirement strategy within a large global organization.
• Knowledge of pension plans, global retirement programs, and financial wellbeing initiatives.
• Experience with retirement plan audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory filings.
• Demonstrated success implementing program enhancements and process improvements.
• Experience leveraging data analytics and market intelligence to inform Total Rewards strategies.
• Familiarity with M&A, organizational transformation, or large-scale business change initiatives.
• Professional designation related to benefits, retirement, HR, or finance.

Other

• Language: English proficiency required.
• Travel: Up to 10-15% domestic travel may be required.
• Certifications Preferred: CEBS, CRPS, CFP, SHRM, HRCI, or similar professional certifications.

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.

Preferred Skills

• Change Management
• Collaboration
• Compensation and Benefits Policies and Procedures
• Compensation and Benefits Trends
• Compensation Management
• Compensation Strategies
• Developing Others
• Employee Compensation and Benefits
• Employee Rewards Programs
• HR Strategic Management
• Incentive Plan Design
• Inclusive Leadership
• Industry Analysis
• Leadership
• Performance Measurement
• Regulatory Compliance
• Tactical Planning
• Talent Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

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