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Job Function:
Human ResourcesJob Sub Function:
HR Business PartnersJob Category:
ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:
North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia, Shanghai, China, Singapore, SingaporeJob Description:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Manager, TA APAC, located in Shanghai, Shanghai, or in Australia, or in Singapore.
- Join our change journey at J&J—help shape what’s next
- Step into a high-impact career opportunity with real visibility
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Manager, TA APAC leads and delivers end‑to‑end talent acquisition strategy and execution across the Asia‑Pacific region. This role partners closely with business leaders and HR to build diverse, high‑quality talent pipelines, improve hiring outcomes, and ensure a consistent, compliant, and engaging candidate experience. The role offers the opportunity to shape regional hiring strategy, lead teams, and make a measurable impact on growth and capability building in a dynamic MedTech organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead APAC talent acquisition strategy and delivery, aligning hiring plans with business priorities and workforce strategies.
Manage and develop TA team members, fostering strong performance, engagement, and capability growth.
Partner with senior leaders and HR to provide consultative guidance on hiring needs, market insights, and talent solutions and align recruiting plans to long-term workforce strategies.
Lead end-to-end recruitment strategies across APAC, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
Ensure a consistent, inclusive, and high‑quality candidate experience across all EMEA markets.
Monitor recruiting metrics and analytics to achieve metrics and improve speed, quality, and cost of hire.
Analyze workforce data and market trends to develop actionable talent acquisition strategies and hiring plans.
Oversee and coach recruiters and/or team members, fostering capability building and consistent performance management.
Ensure compliance with company policies, data privacy standards, and local labor regulations across APAC.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization, technology enablement, and vendor management.
Where required to be managed locally:
Document handling: Print, stamp/seal, mail/ship, distribute, and route documents for wet signatures.
Records management: Store/archive/retrieve HR documents; fulfill requests; coordinate offsite storage; scan and name for Veeva.
Compliance/admin: Upload/submit filings; print and hand-deliver to agencies; support audits and onsite audit coordination.
ABOUT YOU
Required:
Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
Typically 10 years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including 5+ years TA leadership or people‑management responsibilities.
Demonstrated experience leading regional or multi‑market recruitment in APAC.
Strong stakeholder‑management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders.
Experience with TA assessment and selection tools to recruit top talent.
Proven ability to use recruiting data and insights to drive selection, decisions and outcomes.
Experience managing recruiting operations, vendors, and external partners.
Strong people‑leadership, coaching, and change‑management capabilities.
Desirable:
Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
Experience recruiting within Orthopaedics industry. MedTech, Pharma, or Healthcare experience also considered
Familiarity with APAC labor markets, hiring practices, and compliance considerations.
Experience driving employment branding projects to improve candidate attraction.
Experience driving TA transformation, process improvement, or technology implementation.
Background working in a global, matrixed organization.
Other:
Language: Fluent English required; Mandarin Chinese and Japanese strongly preferred.
Travel: Up to ~20%, primarily within APAC region.
Certifications: Talent acquisition or HR certifications preferred but not required.
Please note: candidates without dedicated change management background are not being considered for this role.
COMPANY CULTURE
Competitive remuneration package.
Continuous training and support.
Award-winning leadership development programs.
Inclusive, flexible, and accessible working arrangements.
Equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion.
WHY CHOOSE US:
Competitive remuneration package and continuous training.
Supportive environment with award-winning leadership development programs.
Inclusive, flexible, and accessible working arrangements for all.
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.
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Required Skills:
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 CredibilitySkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
- Typically 10 years of progressive talent acquisition experience
- At least 5 years of talent acquisition leadership or people-management experience
- Experience leading regional or multi-market recruitment in APAC
- Strong stakeholder-management skills and ability to influence senior leaders
- Experience with talent acquisition assessment and selection tools
- Ability to use recruiting data and insights to drive decisions and outcomes
- Experience managing recruiting operations, vendors, and external partners
- Strong people leadership, coaching, and change-management capabilities
- Dedicated change management background
- Master's degree or MBA
- Experience recruiting within Orthopaedics, MedTech, Pharma, or Healthcare
- Familiarity with APAC labor markets, hiring practices, and compliance considerations
- Experience driving employment branding projects
- Experience driving talent acquisition transformation, process improvement, or technology implementation
- Experience working in a global, matrixed organization
- Fluent English
- Mandarin Chinese and Japanese language skills
- Talent acquisition or HR certifications
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are portrayed as a major differentiator, combining a 401(k) with employer matching and an employer-funded pension plan. Stock options and other long-term financial supports are also positioned as part of the broader rewards mix.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are presented as notably strong, including paid parental leave for all new parents and additional leave types for caregiving and bereavement. Financial assistance for adoption, fertility treatment, and surrogacy is highlighted as a significant support.
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