Global Head of People Experience & Change - Orthopedics

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At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.Job Function: Human ResourcesJob Sub Function: Talent ManagementJob Category:People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of AmericaJob Description: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 SynthesDePuy 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 SummaryWe 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.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 Responsibilities1. Global People Experience StrategyDefine 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 groupsAttraction & onboarding (including IT)Growth & developmentPerformance & feedbackCareer mobilityRewards & recognitionLeadership transitionsWellbeing & inclusionOffboarding / alumniApply journey mapping, employee listening, and behavioral insights to redesign experiences.2. Enterprise Change ManagementLead change strategy and execution for enterprise-wide transformations including:Organizational redesignDigital / HR technology transformationM&A / integrations / carve-outsNew operating modelsWorkforce strategy shiftsCulture transformationBuild enterprise readiness, adoption, and stakeholder engagement plans.3. Employee Listening & InsightsOwn 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.4. Communications & EngagementPartner 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.5. Governance, Metrics & ROIEstablish KPIs for employee experience and change effectiveness.Build dashboards measuring:AdoptionEngagementReadinessProductivity impactRetentionProgram ROIReport progress to executive leadership and Board committees as needed.6. Leadership & Team BuildingBuild and lead a high-performing global center of excellence team.Develop capabilities in change management, experience design, communications, analytics, and program execution.Required Experience15+ 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 ExperienceExperience 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 CompetenciesEnterprise mindsetStrategic and operational balanceHigh emotional intelligenceChange catalystStrong executive presenceData-driven decision makerInfluences without authorityGlobal cultural agilityBias for action and accountabilityWhat Success Looks Like in First 12 MonthsDefined enterprise People Experience strategy globallyImproved key employee journey scoresSuccessfully led major transformation initiatives with strong adoptionEstablished robust employee listening and action frameworkIncreased leadership confidence in organizational change capabilityBuilt 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 by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected 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 that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (View email address on click.appcast.io) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.#LI-Hybrid#DePuySynthesCareersRequired Skills:Preferred Skills:Consulting, Cultural Communications, Developing Others, Employee Development Planning, Employee Retention, HR Strategic Management, Human Resources Consulting, Human Resources Policies, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, People Performance Management, Performance Measurement, Relationship Building, Succession Planning, 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 yearSick 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 yearHoliday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar yearWork, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar yearParental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a childBereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar yearCaregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 daysVolunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar yearMilitary Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar yearFor additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of AmericaType: Full time