Global Head of People Experience & Change - Orthopedics

Position Summary We are seeking a visionary and execution-oriented leader to serve as the 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. 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 Benefits Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (48 hours for Colorado, 56 hours for Washington) 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 birth/adoption/foster care Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for immediate family, 40 hours for extended family 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 Additional compensation details: The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $178,000.00 – $307,050.00 . This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long‑term incentive program and consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other federally, state, or local protected characteristics. We actively seek qualified veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process inclusive of applicants’ needs. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact the Employee Health Support Center (View email address on click.appcast.io) or AskGS. #J-18808-Ljbffr Johnson & Johnson