Senior Director, Applications, HR, Orthopedics

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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 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.
 

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 high‑impact 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 high‑performing 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Human Resources, or a related field (required).
• Master’s 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 enterprise‑scale solutions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and change‑management capabilities.
   

Preferred:

• Experience supporting organizational transformations, separations, or large‑scale system modernizations.
• Background in cloud‑based 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.  
 

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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 :

$178,000.00 - $307,050.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s 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
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