Global Head of People Experience & Change - Orthopedics

Global Head of People Experience & Change - Orthopedics This executive will be responsible for designing and leading an employee experience strategy by driving enterprise-wide change initiatives that enable superior business performance, organizational agility and employee engagement. This role will shape how employees experience the company across every stage of the employee lifecycle—from onboarding to career growth, leadership transitions, organizational change, wellbeing, recognition, and culture moments that matter. The leader will also oversee change management for major enterprise initiatives, ensuring successful adoption, engagement, readiness, and measurable impact across global markets. The ideal candidate blends employee empathy, transformation expertise, data‑driven decision‑making, communications excellence, and strong enterprise execution capability. Key Responsibilities Global People Experience Strategy Define and lead the global People Experience vision aligned to business strategy and company culture. Design employee experiences across key lifecycle moments, targeted to specific employee groups: Attraction & onboarding (including IT) Growth & development Performance & feedback Career mobility Rewards & recognition Leadership transitions Wellbeing & inclusion Offboarding / alumni Apply journey mapping, employee listening, and behavioral insights to redesign experiences. Enterprise Change Management Lead change strategy and execution for enterprise-wide transformations including: Organizational redesign Digital / HR technology transformation M&A / integrations / carve‑outs New operating models Workforce strategy shifts Culture transformation Build enterprise readiness, adoption, and stakeholder engagement plans. Employee Listening & Insights Own employee listening strategy including engagement surveys, pulse surveys, focus groups, sentiment analysis, and targeted diagnostics. Translate insights into actions that improve experience and performance. Measure outcomes by business unit, region, level, and employee segment. Communications & Engagement Partner with Internal Communications and executives to create compelling narratives during change. Ensure consistent, transparent, and inspiring employee communications globally. Equip leaders with messaging and toolkits. Governance, Metrics & ROI Establish KPIs for employee experience and change effectiveness. Build dashboards measuring: Adoption Engagement Readiness Productivity impact Retention Program ROI Report progress to executive leadership and Board committees as needed. Leadership & Team Building Build and lead a high-performing global center of excellence team. Develop capabilities in change management, experience design, communications, analytics, and program execution. Required Experience 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources, Transformation, Employee Experience, Organizational Effectiveness, Consulting, or related fields. Proven success leading enterprise-wide global change initiatives in complex matrixed organizations. Deep expertise in employee experience design and change management methodologies. Experience operating in multinational environments across regions. Strong analytics orientation with ability to convert data into action. Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Experience Experience in Fortune 500 / public companies. Background in consulting (McKinsey, BCG, Deloitte, Accenture) or enterprise transformation office. Experience in healthcare, medtech, manufacturing, consumer, or other complex regulated industries. M&A integration, spin‑off, or carve‑out experience. Familiarity with HR technology platforms (Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle, ServiceNow, etc.). Leadership Competencies Enterprise mindset Strategic and operational balance High emotional intelligence Change catalyst Strong executive presence Data‑driven decision maker Influences without authority Global cultural agility Bias for action and accountability What Success Looks Like in First 12 Months Defined enterprise People Experience strategy globally Improved key employee journey scores Successfully led major transformation initiatives with strong adoption Established robust employee listening and action framework Increased leadership confidence in organizational change capability Built scalable global COE team and governance model 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 under federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, email the Employee Health Support Center at View email address on click.appcast.io or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. 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. For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co