Sr. Manager, Comp Strategy & US

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Job Function:

Human Resources

Job Sub Function:

Total Rewards

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

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

The Sr. Manager, Comp Strategy & US is a key member of the Global Compensation Center of Excellence (COE), responsible for shaping, delivering, and continuously improving compensation programs that support DePuy Synthes’ talent and business strategies. This role will lead strategic initiatives across retention and recognition, year-end compensation processes, sales compensation, and broader compensation program design, while ensuring alignment with business priorities, regulatory requirements, and market practices.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence compensation strategy at a global scale, partner with senior leaders across Human Resources and the business, and help create programs that attract, retain, and reward top talent. The role combines strategic program ownership, cross-functional leadership, global communications, vendor management, and compliance oversight to drive a consistent and impactful employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead global retention and recognition programs, including design, execution, governance, and measurement of outcomes.
• Lead year-end compensation planning activities, ensuring effective execution, process integrity, stakeholder alignment, and communication.
• Design, evaluate, and enhance global compensation programs and frameworks that support business and talent strategies.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to address complex compensation and retention challenges.
• Develop and execute compensation communications strategies and materials for global and U.S. audiences.
• Oversee sales compensation programs, including plan governance, design support, and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable compensation regulations, policies, and governance requirements.
• Manage external compensation vendors and consultants, including performance, contracts, service delivery, and budget oversight.
• Analyze market trends, compensation data, and workforce insights to inform strategic recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement of compensation processes, tools, and reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

Education

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Organizational Development, or a related field.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree (MBA, MA, MS, or equivalent) in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related discipline.

Experience and Skills

Required

• 8-10 years of progressive experience in compensation, total rewards, human resources, consulting, finance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and managing compensation programs at a regional or global level.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience communicating complex compensation concepts to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of compensation governance, regulatory requirements, and market practices.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Preferred

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