Director, Retirement Strategy & Programs

Antler; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in New Brunswick, NJ, seeks a Director, Retirement to lead U.S. retirement programs, governance, and financial management within HR Total Rewards. The role partners across Finance, Legal, Payroll, and HR to deliver competitive, compliant, and employee-focused retirement solutions.

The role drives strategy, vendor oversight, communications, and regulatory filings while guiding a high-performing team through organizational change and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–12 years in retirement/total rewards or related fields.
• Experience leading retirement program strategy, governance, and operations.
• Knowledge of defined contribution plans, fiduciary practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing external vendors and complex stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to lead teams and drive cross-functional initiatives in a matrix org.
• Strong analytical, financial, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, administration, and improvement of U.S. retirement programs.
• Develop strategies to support talent attraction, retention and wellbeing.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state laws and regulatory filings.
• Oversee plan administrators, recordkeepers, trustees, and consultants.
• Partner on governance, reporting, risk management, and education initiatives.
• Direct retirement communications and employee education to boost engagement.
• Monitor trends and inform program enhancements with data insights.
• Manage budgets, KPIs, and service delivery standards for retirement functions.
• Lead and develop retirement team members in a high-performing environment.

Skills

Retirement program strategy

Governance & compliance

Vendor management

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Johnson & Johnson in New Brunswick, NJ, seeks a Director, Retirement to lead U.S. retirement programs, governance, and financial management within HR Total Rewards. The role partners across Finance, Legal, Payroll, and HR to deliver competitive, compliant, and employee-focused retirement solutions.

The role drives strategy, vendor oversight, communications, and regulatory filings while guiding a high-performing team through organizational change and growth.