Senior Director – Succession, Assessment, Development, Orthopedics

Johnson & Johnson

Senior HR leader managing enterprise talent and performance strategies while overseeing core talent processes at DePuy Synthes. Partnering with senior leaders to build leadership capability.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeFlorida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $178,000 - $307,050 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and execute enterprise talent and performance strategies, aligned with business priorities and workforce plans.
Oversee core talent processes, including performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development.
Partner with senior leaders and HR Business Partners to assess talent, identify risks, and build leadership capability.
Drive consistent, fair, and data‑driven application of talent and performance frameworks across the organization.
Analyze talent and performance data to generate insights that inform decision‑making and continuous improvement.
Lead change management, communications, and stakeholder engagement related to talent and performance initiatives.
Develop, coach, and lead a high‑performing team supporting talent and performance programs.
Ensure talent and performance processes align with governance standards, policies, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
12+ years of progressive experience in talent management, performance management, or HR leadership roles.
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise‑level talent and performance programs.
Proven ability to influence and partner effectively with senior and executive leaders.
Strong analytical capability with experience leveraging talent data and insights.
Experience leading teams and driving change in complex, matrixed organizations.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder‑management skills.
Preferred: Experience in a regulated industry such as MedTech, Pharma, or Healthcare.
Preferred: Experience working in a global organization with multi‑regional talent processes.
Preferred: Exposure to leadership development, succession planning, and workforce planning integration.
Preferred: Experience leading large‑scale HR or talent transformation initiatives.
Language: English proficiency required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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Hard Skills & Tools

talent managementperformance managementleadership developmentsuccession planningdata analysischange managementstakeholder engagementgovernance standardscompliance requirementsworkforce planning

Soft Skills

analytical capabilityinfluencepartnershipcommunicationfacilitationstakeholder managementcoachingteam leadershipdecision-makingcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Master’s degree in Human ResourcesMaster’s degree in Business AdministrationMaster’s degree in Organizational Development