Director TA, Interview Strategy & Solutions (18 month duration role)

6090-Johnson & Johnson Services Inc. Legal Entity; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Severance eligibility

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Director, Interview Strategy & Solutions for an 18-month assignment in New Brunswick, NJ. The role will lead the transformation of how interview practices are designed and delivered globally, defining an enterprise-wide strategy and standards to improve hiring outcomes.

You will partner with Talent Acquisition, HR, Digital/IT and business leaders to build a multi-year roadmap, drive adoption of evidence-based interviewing, and ensure alignment across regions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in Talent Acquisition, HR or enterprise function
• Experience leading enterprise-scale HR or talent solutions
• Strong communication and influencing skills required

Responsibilities

• Define and lead a global interview strategy aligned with priorities
• Lead end-to-end delivery of interview solutions, including tech selection and vendor partnerships
• Drive adoption of structured interviewing and change management across the enterprise
• Engage senior leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure strategy execution

Skills

10+ years experience

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Vendor management

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions 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.

Job Function: Human Resources

Job Sub Function: Talent Acquisition

Job Category: People Leader

All Job Posting Locations: New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America

We are searching for the best talent for a Director, Interview Strategy & Solutions - 18-month duration located in New Brunswick, NJ. The Director, Enterprise Interview Strategy & Solutions will lead the transformation of how Johnson & Johnson designs and delivers interview practices globally. This role is responsible for defining and executing an enterprise-wide interview strategy that modernizes approaches, embeds structured and evidence-based practices, and leverages technology to improve hiring outcomes. Operating at the intersection of strategy and execution, this leader will partner with senior stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions that enhance hiring quality, candidate experience, and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Interview Strategy

• Define and lead a global interview strategy aligned with business, leadership, and talent priorities
• Establish consistent, scalable frameworks that enable high-quality hiring decisions across regions and functions
• Serve as a subject matter expert in interview design, standards, and best practices

Solution Design & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end delivery of interview solutions, including technology selection, implementation, and optimization
• Drive RFP processes and partner with external vendors to introduce innovative capabilities
• Develop and execute a multi-year roadmap with clear accountability and measurable outcomes
• Collaborate across Talent Acquisition, HR, Digital/IT, and business teams to embed solutions into operations

Adoption & Cultural Transformation

• Champion structured, evidence-based interviewing practices across the enterprise
• Drive adoption of tools, frameworks, and methodologies through effective change management and capability building
• Foster a culture of consistent, fair, and inclusive hiring practices

Stakeholder Engagement & Influence

• Engage and influence senior leaders to align on strategy and execution
• Build strong partnerships across HR and business leadership teams
• Ensure alignment and accountability within complex, matrixed environments

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• 10+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, HR, or a related enterprise function
• Proven experience leading enterprise-scale HR or talent solutions
• Demonstrated success driving technology-enabled transformation and adoption
• Strong track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills

Preferred

• Advanced degree in HR, Business, Organizational Psychology, or a related field
• Experience in structured interviewing, assessments, or hiring analytics
• Exposure to global operating models and large-scale transformation initiatives

Additional Information

Travel: Approximately 10% (domestic and international)

Leadership Scope: Indirect leadership of ~5 team members

Key Partnerships: Senior business leaders, HR executives, Talent Acquisition leadership, and external vendors/consulting partners

Eligible for severance

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Pay and Benefits

• 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

Co‑Ops and Intern Positions

Co‑Ops and Intern Positions: Please use the following language: 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. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension).

Positions Represented by CBA

Positions Represented by CBA: Please use the following language: 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. The following link to general company benefits information MUST also be included in the posting: Please use the following language: For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions 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/. Our Credo calls on us to respect the dignity of every individual and create an environment for all people to thrive. Throughout the recruitment process - from application through hiring - we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments for qualified candidates with disabilities. If you need support at any stage of the recruitment process, please complete our candidate accommodation request form so we can assist you.