Mgr. Employee Relations/Labor Relations

Antler; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 102,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation hours

Sick time

Holiday pay

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Caregiver leave

Volunteer time

Military leave

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting a Manager, Employee Relations/Labor Relations for its DePuy Synthes operations in Warsaw, Indiana. You will serve as a trusted ER and LR expert, supporting U.S. manufacturing with compliant guidance, investigations, and policy interpretation, partnering with HR and Legal to minimize risk.

The role requires 6–8 years in labor or employee relations, strong knowledge of U.S. labor laws, and relocation support may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Law, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree or Juris Doctor (JD) preferred.
• 6–8 years of progressive experience in labor relations, employee relations, HR, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Serve as ER and LR subject‑matter expert with policy interpretation guidance.
• Advise on investigations, disciplinary actions, grievances, and performance matters.
• Interpret and apply U.S. labor laws across federal, state, and local levels.
• Partner with HR and Legal to manage labor‑related claims and external interactions.
• Support labor relations in site‑based manufacturing environments and union matters.
• Develop and implement labor relations policies and SOPs.
• Assess risks and provide practical, business‑oriented recommendations.
• Deliver training and coaching on labor relations and investigations.

Skills

Fluent English

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

HR policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Labor Relations, Law, Business Admin, or related field

Master’s degree or JD preferred

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. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function

Human Resources

Job Sub Function

HR Business Partners

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America

Job Description

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Manager, Employee Relations/Labor Relations, located in Warsaw, Indiana. The Manager, Employee Relations/Labor Relations serves as a trusted subject matter expert in Employee Relations (ER) and Labor Relations (LR), supporting DePuy Synthes’ U.S. operations with compliant, consistent, and business‑focused guidance. This role partners closely with HR, Legal, and site leadership to manage complex employee relations matters, interpret and apply U.S. labor laws, and proactively mitigate risk. Based in Warsaw, Indiana, this role plays a critical part in maintaining positive labor relations, enabling operational continuity, and supporting a strong and respectful workplace culture within a regulated MedTech manufacturing environment. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as employee relations and labor relations subject‑matter expert, providing guidance to HR and business leaders on policy interpretation and case management.
• Advise and support employee relations cases, including investigations, disciplinary actions, grievances, and performance‑related matters.
• Interpret and apply U.S. federal, state, and local labor and employment laws, ensuring compliant and consistent practices.
• Partner with HR and Legal to manage labor‑related claims, disputes, and interactions with external agencies when required.
• Support labor relations activities in manufacturing or site‑based environments, including union‑related matters where applicable.
• Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of labor relations policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
• Assess labor relations trends and risks, providing insights and recommendations to prevent issues proactively.
• Support organizational change initiatives (e.g., restructures, workforce changes) by providing labor‑relations guidance and risk assessments.
• Deliver training and coaching to HR and leaders on labor relations, investigations, and employee relations best practices.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Law, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree or Juris Doctor (JD) preferred.

Required

• 6–8 years of progressive experience in labor relations, employee relations, HR, or related discipline.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. labor and employment laws, including experience supporting manufacturing or site‑based operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations investigations and cases.
• Proven ability to assess risk and provide practical, business‑oriented recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder‑management, influencing, and communication skills.
• High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Preferred

• Experience supporting unionized environments and labor negotiations.
• Background in a regulated industry such as MedTech, Pharma, or Manufacturing.
• Experience working in a global or matrixed organization.
• Experience supporting workforce transformation, restructures, or site‑level change initiatives.

Other

• Language: Fluent English required.
• Travel: Up to ~20%, primarily domestic.
• Certifications: HR, labor relations, or legal certifications preferred but not required.
• Union: Will support union‑represented populations depending on site requirements.

Preferred Skills

Change Management, Coaching, Consulting, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Employee Retention, HR Business Partnership, HR Strategic Management, Human Resources Consulting, Human Resources Law, Interpersonal Influence, Organizational Change Management, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Talent Management, Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

Total Base Pay Range 102,000.00 - 204,000.00 USD Annual

Additional Description For Pay Transparency

• 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 For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

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

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