Sr. Director, Global Benefits COE – Orthopedics

Johnson & Johnson MedTech; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is seeking a Sr. Director, Global Benefits COE for Orthopedics to lead the design and execution of competitive employee benefits programs. This role will drive a benefits strategy that enhances retention and employee well-being while aligning with business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in global benefits and HR leadership, demonstrating deep expertise in various benefits programs and strong analytical skills. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a global organization.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in global benefits or HR leadership roles.
• Experience leading global benefits strategy and managing complex portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of global benefits and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global benefits strategy.
• Oversee design of health and retirement programs across regions.
• Partner with leaders to align benefits strategy with business needs.

Skills

Leadership

Global benefits expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Overview

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

Total Rewards

Job Category

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America; Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America; Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America; Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America; West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Position Summary

The Sr. Director, Global Benefits COE – Orthopedics provides enterprise‑level leadership for the design, governance, and execution of employee benefits programs across DePuy Synthes. This role is responsible for shaping a competitive, compliant, and employee‑centric global benefits strategy that supports attraction, retention, and well‑being while aligning with business priorities and financial objectives. The position has significant impact on employee experience, risk management, and total rewards effectiveness across global markets.

About DePuy Synthes

DePuy Synthes is a global leader in Orthopaedics, advancing patient care through innovative solutions across joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, and related surgical technologies. As DePuy Synthes separates from Johnson & Johnson to become the world’s largest, most comprehensive Orthopaedics-focused company, the organization is entering a defining chapter—establishing its own corporate identity, voice, culture, and reputation while continuing to serve patients, customers, and healthcare systems around the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global benefits strategy aligned to enterprise, talent, and Total Rewards priorities
• Oversee design of health, retirement, risk, wellbeing, leave, and ancillary programs across regions balancing global consistency with local market relevance
• Establish global standards, governance frameworks and policies while ensuring compliance with global, regional, and local regulatory requirements and standards
• Partner with senior HR, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to align benefits strategy with workforce and business needs
• Lead vendor strategy, including selection, performance management, and optimization of benefits providers and advisors
• Leverage analytics and benchmarking focusing on program competitiveness and innovation, cost and risk management and positive employee experience
• Lead, develop, and engage a high‑performing global benefits team
• Lead M&A benefits strategies and implementation (due diligence, integration of benefits programs)
• Drive clear, effective benefits communication and engagement strategies ensuring programs are understood, accessible and valued by employees
• Identify and implement innovative solutions that simplify processes, improve market competitiveness, and enhance employee experience and cost effectiveness

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• 12+ years of progressive experience in global benefits, total rewards, or HR leadership roles, including senior‑level responsibility
• Deep expertise across benefits: retirement, health and welfare, global well-being programs
• Demonstrated experience leading global benefits strategy and complex benefits portfolios
• Strong knowledge of global benefits regulations, governance, and risk management
• Proven ability to partner with executive‑level stakeholders in a matrixed, global environment
• Proven ability to work in a matrixed environment
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, including cost modeling and benchmarking
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and change‑management skills
• Executive stakeholder management experience (C-suite / Board exposure preferred)

Preferred

• Master’s degree, MBA, or advanced degree (preferred)
• Experience supporting benefits programs across multiple regions (Americas, EMEA, APAC)
• Familiarity with global benefits harmonization and COE models
• Experience managing large vendor ecosystems and consulting partners
• Exposure to regulated industries such as healthcare, medical devices, or life sciences
• Experience leading transformation or modernization of benefits programs

Other

• Language: English proficiency required
• Travel: Up to 20–30% international travel
• Certifications: CEBS, CCP, or other benefits/total rewards certifications (preferred)

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 email the Employee Health Support Center or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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