HR Leader, US Commercial Orthopedics
West Chester, OH - USA
Job Summary
At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are 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 more at
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 ResourcesJob Sub Function:
HR Business PartnersJob Category:
ProfessionalAll 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 AmericaJob Description:
We are searching for a HR Leader US Commercial to be located in Raynham MA Raritan NJ West Chester PA Palm Beach Gardens FL Warsaw IN United States.
This is a hybrid role. While specific cities are listed in the Locations section for reference please note that they are examples only and do not limit your application. We invite candidates from any location to apply. Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.
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 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.
Purpose: The HR Leader US Commercial is responsible for leading the management of employee relations matters across a large complex commercial and field sales organization. Reporting to the Head HR Global Trauma this role serves as a trusted employee relations subject-matter expert and partners closely with HR Business Partners business leaders Legal Compliance and other stakeholders to deliver fair consistent timely and business-focused solutions. The HR Leader US Commercial will independently manage complex and sensitive cases interpret and apply company policies and U.S. employment requirements identify trends and proactively mitigate employee and organizational risk.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary employee relations subject-matter expert for designated U.S. Orthopaedics commercial and field sales organizations providing practical guidance on policy interpretation performance management workplace conduct and corrective action.
- Independently manage complex sensitive and high-risk employee relations matters from intake through resolution including investigations disciplinary actions performance concerns workplace conflict grievances and policy violations.
- Plan and conduct objective thorough and timely workplace investigations; assess evidence document findings and recommend appropriate actions in partnership with HR Legal and business leaders.
- Interpret and apply company policies and applicable U.S. federal state and local employment requirements to promote fair consistent and compliant employment practices.
- Advise leaders and HR partners on employee relations risk options and recommended actions balancing employee experience business needs consistency and legal considerations.
- Provide employee relations guidance and risk assessments for organizational changes workforce actions restructures territory or leadership changes and other business transformation initiatives.
- Identify case trends recurring themes and potential areas of risk; translate insights into recommendations that strengthen leader capability organizational health and employee experience.
- Maintain accurate complete and confidential case documentation and support consistent case-management practices reporting and governance.
- Develop and facilitate training tools and coaching for leaders and HR partners on performance management investigations respectful workplace expectations and employee relations best practices.
- Build effective partnerships across a matrixed organization and contribute to broader HR priorities process improvements and cross-functional initiatives.
Education
- Bachelors degree required preferably in Human Resources Business Administration Employment Relations Law or a related field.
- Advanced degree or relevant professional certification preferred.
Experience and Capabilities
Required
- 4-6 years of progressive experience in employee relations human resources labor and employment or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex employee relations cases and conduct sensitive workplace investigations from intake through resolution.
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. employment laws employee relations principles investigation practices and performance-management processes.
- Sound judgment and demonstrated ability to evaluate risk synthesize complex information and provide clear practical and business-oriented recommendations.
- Strong consulting influencing and stakeholder-management skills with the ability to build credibility and challenge constructively at multiple levels of the organization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to produce clear case documentation and communicate sensitive decisions appropriately.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities exercise a high degree of discretion and handle confidential information with integrity.
- Demonstrated commitment to fair consistent and respectful employment practices.
Preferred
- Experience supporting a large commercial or geographically dispersed field sales organization.
- Experience in a regulated industry such as MedTech pharmaceuticals healthcare or life sciences.
- Experience operating in a global matrixed organization and partnering across HR Legal Compliance and business functions.
- Experience supporting workforce transformation organizational redesign restructures or other significant business changes.
- Experience using employee relations case data and trends to inform proactive interventions training or process improvements.
Other Requirements
- Language: Fluent English required.
- Travel: Ability to travel domestically up to approximately 20% based on business needs.
For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness career and life journey please visit
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 internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
#LI-Hybrid
#DePuySynthesCareers
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Coaching Communication Developing Others Emotional Intelligence Employee Engagement Employee Relations HR Business Partnership HR Operational Planning and Organizing HR Strategic Management Human Resources Consulting Human Resources Law Investigation Techniques People Performance Management Problem Solving Process Oriented Talent ManagementThe anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$94000.00 - $151800.00Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans employees are eligible to participate in the Companys consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).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
For additional general information on Company benefits please go to: -
About Company
About Johnson & Johnson A t Johnson & Johnson, we believe good health is the foundation of vibrant lives, thriving communities and forward progress. That’s why for more than 130 years, we have aimed to keep people well at every age and every stage of life. Today, as the world’s larges ... View more