Global Senior Tax Director, Compensation & Benefits

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 187,000 - 321,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Volunteer leave

Military Spouse Time-Off

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Director, Compensation & Benefits, to design, governance, and oversight of global employee compensation programs. This role reports to the VP Tax and provides high‑level technical tax and legal advice across worldwide plans.

The incumbent will ensure compliance with ERISA and Internal Revenue Code provisions, advise on mergers and divestitures, and coordinate with payroll, finance, HR, and external advisers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience advising on employee compensation & benefits tax and legal matters.
• Strong working knowledge of Internal Revenue Code provisions for employee compensation and benefits.
• Experience with ERISA and related fiduciary, reporting, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical tax and legal counsel on the design, administration, and governance of employee compensation and benefit plans.
• Advise on U.S. federal tax requirements affecting retirement plans, executive compensation, equity, benefits, and fringe benefits.
• Counsel on compliance with ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and related fiduciary requirements.
• Provide tax/benefits advice in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate transactions, including due diligence and integration planning.
• Advise on payroll tax withholding and reporting, coordinating with payroll and HR.

Skills

Agility Jumps

Audit Management

Consulting

Critical Thinking

Fiduciary Liability

Financial Analysis

Financial Reports

Financial Risk Management

Financial Trends

Leadership

Organizing

Process Optimization

Program Management

Tax Advising

Tax Compliance

Tax Management

Transparency Reporting

Education

Juris Doctor

LL.M. in Taxation

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Director, Compensation & Benefits, to design, governance, and oversight of global employee compensation programs. This role reports to the VP Tax and provides high‑level technical tax and legal advice across worldwide plans.

The incumbent will ensure compliance with ERISA and Internal Revenue Code provisions, advise on mergers and divestitures, and coordinate with payroll, finance, HR, and external advisers.