Enter a job title or keyword

Senior Director, Applications, HR, Orthopedics

Johnson & Johnson


Job Location:

West Chester, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 178000 - 307050
Posted: 31 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 28 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

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:

Technology Product & Platform Management

Job Sub Function:

Technical Product Management

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

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Sr. Director Applications HR.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics 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.

Job Overview

This role provides executive leadership for the strategy delivery and evolution of enterprise HR application platforms supporting a global workforce. The Sr. Director partners closely with HR IT and business leaders to ensure HR technology enables business growth compliance workforce insights and an exceptional employee experience. This is a highimpact role at the intersection of technology people strategy and enterprise transformation with direct influence on how DePuy Synthes scales and operates as a standalone organization and reports into the DePuy Synthes Technology organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set and execute the global strategy and roadmap for HR enterprise applications (including: WorkDay CSOD AON Alight Fidelity etc.) ensuring alignment with business priorities and HR transformation objectives.
  • Lead the design implementation and ongoing optimization of HR systems (e.g. core HCM talent management recruiting learning Global Health Services Total Rewards Compensation and workforce analytics).
  • Serve as a strategic partner to HR leadership translating functional needs into scalable secure and compliant technology solutions.
  • Oversee vendor selection contract management and system integrators ensuring performance cost effectiveness and value realization.
  • Ensure HR applications meet data privacy security regulatory and audit requirements across geographies.
  • Lead develop and inspire a highperforming global team of IT and HR technology professionals.
  • Drive continuous improvement and innovation leveraging automation analytics and emerging technologies to enhance HR capabilities.
  • Partner with enterprise architecture and other IT leaders to ensure integration reliability and scalability of HR platforms.
  • Partner closely with HR and communications to ensure accurate and timely system/process changes and impact are provided to executive leadership and the end-user population.
  • Continuously evaluate the technology ecosystem for potential system upgrades changes and retirements.

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Business Human Resources or a related field (required).
  • Masters degree (MBA or equivalent) (preferred).

Experience and Skills

Required:

  • 12-14 years of progressive experience in IT or enterprise applications leadership with significant focus on HR applications at a global scale.
  • Proven experience leading large complex HR technology portfolios in a matrixed global organization.
  • Strong understanding of HR processes and systems including HCM talent management and learning platforms.
  • Demonstrated ability to partner with senior business and HR leaders to deliver strategic outcomes.
  • Experience managing budgets vendors and external partners for enterprisescale solutions.
  • Strong leadership communication and changemanagement capabilities.

Preferred:

  • Experience supporting organizational transformations separations or largescale system modernizations.
  • Background in cloudbased HR platforms and global deployments.
  • Experience in regulated or highly matrixed environments.
  • Demonstrated success building and leading diverse global teams.

Other:

  • Language: English (fluent). Additional languages are a plus.
  • Travel: Up to 20% primarily domestic with some international travel.
  • Certifications: HRIS enterprise systems or IT leadership certifications (preferred).

#DePuySynthesCareers

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 or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness career and life journey please visit .

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning Cost Management Developing Others Fact-Based Decision Making Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Inclusive Leadership Industry Analysis Leadership People Performance Management Performance Measurement Policy Development Product Development Product Strategies Project Management Methodology (PMM) Research and Development Software Development Management Strategic Supply Chain Management Tactical Planning

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$178000.00 - $307050.00

Additional 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)).


This position is eligible to participate in the Companys 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


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: - Experience:

Exec


About Company

Company Logo

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

View Profile View Profile