Director, Retirement, Benefits & Wellbeing

Johnson & Johnson Co.; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Director, Retirement, Benefits & Wellbeing to shape and govern our global benefits strategy. You will lead retirement, health and welfare, wellbeing, and allowances programs to support employee experience and organizational performance.

As global Benefits Leader, you will establish enterprise-wide frameworks, governance, and vendor strategies to ensure compliant, competitive programs across markets.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading global benefits programs.
• Proven ability to develop enterprise-wide benefits strategies.
• Strong knowledge of retirement, health and welfare programs.
• Experience with global vendor management and negotiations.
• Experience leading teams in a global, matrixed organization.
• Professional certifications such as CEBS, CBP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent.
• English proficiency; travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global benefits strategy aligned with organizational priorities and workforce needs.
• Own the enterprise benefits governance model across regions.
• Lead global retirement and financial wellbeing initiatives.
• Oversee health and welfare programs design, compliance, and competitiveness.
• Direct vendor strategy, negotiations, and service optimization.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Total Rewards, Finance, Legal, Procurement, and leaders to drive benefits innovation.
• Use market intelligence and analytics to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend enhancements.

Skills

Global benefits leadership

Vendor management

Strategic governance

Analytics & financial acumen

Change management

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Project management

People leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Finance

Master’s degree (MBA or related)

Tools

Benefits technology platforms

Analytics tools

Digital employee experience platforms

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:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

Job Overview

The Director, Retirement, Benefits & Wellbeing is a strategic leader within the HR Benefits Center of Excellence responsible for shaping and governing the global benefits strategy for DePuy Synthes. This role drives the design, execution, and continuous evolution of retirement, health and welfare, wellbeing, and allowance programs that support employee experience, workforce wellness, and organizational performance.

As the leader of a global benefits team, this individual establishes enterprise-wide benefits frameworks, develops policies and governance standards, and leads vendor and partner strategies to ensure competitive, compliant, and sustainable programs across diverse markets. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future employee value proposition of a standalone global MedTech organization while delivering meaningful impact on employees’ health, financial wellbeing, and overall quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the global benefits strategy aligned with organizational priorities and workforce needs.
• Own the enterprise benefits governance model, ensuring consistency, compliance, risk management, and operational excellence across regions.
• Provide strategic leadership for global retirement programs, including defined benefit, defined contribution, savings, and financial wellbeing initiatives.
• Establish and advance the company’s employee wellbeing strategy, including physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing programs.
• Oversee the design and management of global health and welfare programs, ensuring market competitiveness and regulatory compliance.
• Direct the strategy, design, and governance of employee allowances and related benefits programs.
• Develop and maintain enterprise-wide benefits policies, standards, and frameworks that support a consistent employee experience globally.
• Lead global vendor strategy, including selection, governance, performance management, contract negotiations, and service optimization.
• Partner closely with HR Business Partners, Total Rewards, Finance, Legal, Procurement, and business leaders to drive benefits innovation and alignment.
• Utilize market intelligence, benchmarking, analytics, and employee insights to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend enhancements.
• Lead and develop a high-performing benefits team, fostering collaboration, talent development, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective communication and change management strategies that promote understanding and engagement with benefits programs.

Qualifications

Education

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration (MBA), Finance, or a related discipline.

Experience and Skills

Required:

• 10+ years of experience leading global benefits, retirement, wellbeing, or total rewards programs.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing enterprise-wide benefits strategies and governance frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of retirement plans, health and welfare programs, wellbeing initiatives, benefits regulations, and related compliance requirements.
• Experience leading global vendor management, contract negotiations, and strategic partnerships.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive enterprise-wide initiatives across complex, matrixed organizations.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills with experience using data to inform decisions.
• Experience leading teams and developing talent in a global environment.
  Preferred:
• Experience leading benefits strategy within a large multinational healthcare, life sciences, MedTech, or manufacturing organization.
• Knowledge of global benefits trends, wellbeing innovations, and emerging workforce expectations.
• Experience supporting organizational transformation, mergers, acquisitions, or business separations.
• Professional certifications such as CEBS, CBP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent.
• Experience with benefits technology platforms, analytics tools, and digital employee experience solutions.
• Strong project and change management capabilities.
• Experience working across multiple geographic regions and regulatory environments.

Other:

• Language Requirements: English proficiency required; additional languages are a plus.
• Travel: Up to 20% domestic and international travel may be required.
• Certifications: CEBS, CBP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent certifications 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.

Required Skills:

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

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