Director, Retirement, Benefits & Wellbeing

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k)

Long-term incentive program

Vacation 120 hours/year

Sick time 40 hours/year (varies by州)

Job summary

DePuy Synthes, a Johnson & Johnson company, seeks a Director of Retirement, Benefits & Wellbeing to shape and govern the global benefits strategy across markets. You will lead a global team, develop enterprise-wide frameworks, and drive continuous evolution of retirement, health, wellbeing, and allowances programs.

You will partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and Procurement to deliver compliant, market-competitive programs while influencing senior leaders and driving enterprise-wide initiatives in

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of the global benefits strategy aligned with priorities and workforce needs.
• Own enterprise benefits governance model for consistency, risk management, and compliance across regions.
• Provide strategic leadership for global retirement programs including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Establish and advance the employee wellbeing strategy and related programs.
• Oversee design and management of global health and welfare programs with market competitiveness and regulatory compliance.
• Direct the strategy, design, and governance of employee allowances and related benefits programs.
• Develop enterprise-wide benefits policies, standards, and frameworks for a consistent employee experience globally.
• Lead global vendor strategy including selection, governance, and contract negotiations.
• Partner with HR Partners, Total Rewards, Finance, Legal, Procurement and leaders to drive benefits innovation.
• Use market intelligence, benchmarking, analytics and employee insights to evaluate program effectiveness.

Skills

Change Management

Collaboration

Compensation and Benefits Policies and

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

Education

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

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

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
• equivalent certifications preferred

Required 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

Pay Transparency

The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $150,000.00-$258,750.00

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation–120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado–48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington–56 hours per calendar year 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 period10 days Volunteer Leave– 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off– 80 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below.

Co-Ops and Intern Positions

Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan.

Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year.

Positions Represented by CBA

This position is eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off, as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

General Company Benefits Information

• https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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