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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:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Director, Global Compensation COE - Orthopedics, located in Raynham, MA, West Chester, PA, Raritan NJ, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, or Warsaw, IN.
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.
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.
Position Summary
The Sr. Director, Global Compensation COE provides enterprise‑level leadership for the design, governance, and execution of global compensation programs at DePuy Synthes. This role shapes a competitive, equitable, and compliant compensation strategy that supports attraction, retention, and performance across a global workforce. The position has a significant impact on business outcomes, workforce engagement, and total rewards effectiveness while partnering closely with senior leaders during periods of growth and transformation.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and lead the global compensation strategy and Center of Excellence operating model.
- Oversee job architecture, market pricing, and global compensation frameworks to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
- Lead the design, governance, and execution of base pay, incentive, and pay‑for‑performance programs.
- Partner with senior HR, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to align compensation strategy with business priorities.
- Drive annual compensation cycles, including merit, incentive, and equity planning processes.
- Establish compensation governance, policies, and decision frameworks across regions.
- Leverage analytics, benchmarking, and financial modeling to inform compensation decisions.
- Lead vendor strategy, including selection, performance management, and optimization of compensation partners.
- Build, develop, and engage a high‑performing global compensation team.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- 12+ years of progressive experience in global compensation, total rewards, or HR leadership roles.
- Demonstrated experience leading global compensation strategy and complex pay programs.
- Deep knowledge of job architecture, incentive design, compensation governance, and pay equity principles.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen, including cost modeling and benchmarking.
- Proven ability to partner with executive‑level stakeholders in a matrixed, global environment.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and change‑management skills.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree, MBA, or advanced degree (preferred).
- Experience supporting compensation programs across multiple global regions.
- Familiarity with global compensation harmonization and COE models.
- Experience managing external compensation vendors and consulting partners.
- Exposure to regulated industries such as healthcare, medical devices, or life sciences.
- Experience leading compensation transformation or modernization initiatives
Other:
- Language: English proficiency required.
- Travel: Up to 20–30% international travel.
- Certifications: CCP or other compensation or total rewards certifications are preferred.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Change Management, Collaboration, Compensation and Benefits Policies and Procedures, Compensation and Benefits Trends, Compensation Committee, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategies, Developing Others, Employee Compensation and Benefits, Employee Rewards Programs, HR Strategic Management, Incentive Plan Design, Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Leadership, Performance Measurement, Tactical Planning, Talent ManagementThe anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$178,000.00 - $307,050.00Additional 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
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- 12+ years of progressive experience in global compensation, total rewards, or HR leadership roles.
- Demonstrated experience leading global compensation strategy and complex pay programs.
- Deep knowledge of job architecture, incentive design, compensation governance, and pay equity principles.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen, including cost modeling and benchmarking.
- Proven ability to partner with executive-level stakeholders in a matrixed, global environment.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and change-management skills.
- English proficiency.
- Willingness/ability to travel internationally up to 20-30%.
- Master's degree or MBA.
- CCP or other compensation/total rewards certification.
- Experience supporting compensation programs across multiple global regions.
- Familiarity with global compensation harmonization and COE models.
- Experience managing external compensation vendors and consulting partners.
- Exposure to regulated industries such as healthcare, medical devices, or life sciences.
- Experience leading compensation transformation or modernization initiatives.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is characterized as comprehensive across medical, dental, and vision, with added supports like onsite clinics, fitness centers, and Employee Assistance resources. Mental-health services and wellbeing reimbursements are also described as meaningful components of the overall package.
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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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