Sr. Director, Global Compensation COE - Orthopedics

Position Summary The Sr. Director, Global Compensation COE provides enterprise‑level leadership for the design, governance, and execution of global compensation programs at DePuy Synthes. This role shapes a competitive, equitable, and compliant compensation strategy that supports attraction, retention, and performance across a global workforce. Key Responsibilities Define and lead the global compensation strategy and Center of Excellence operating model. Oversee job architecture, market pricing, and global compensation frameworks to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness. Lead the design, governance, and execution of base pay, incentive, and pay‑for‑performance programs. Partner with senior HR, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to align compensation strategy with business priorities. Drive annual compensation cycles, including merit, incentive, and equity planning processes. Establish compensation governance, policies, and decision frameworks across regions. Leverage analytics, benchmarking, and financial modeling to inform compensation decisions. Lead vendor strategy, including selection, performance management, and optimization of compensation partners. Build, develop, and engage a high‑performing global compensation team. Required Experience Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field. 12+ years of progressive experience in global compensation, total rewards, or HR leadership roles. Demonstrated experience leading global compensation strategy and complex pay programs. Deep knowledge of job architecture, incentive design, compensation governance, and pay equity principles. Strong analytical and financial acumen, including cost modeling and benchmarking. Proven ability to partner with executive‑level stakeholders in a matrixed, global environment. Exceptional leadership, communication, and change‑management skills. Preferred Experience Master’s degree, MBA, or advanced degree (preferred). Experience supporting compensation programs across multiple global regions. Familiarity with global compensation harmonization and COE models. Experience managing external compensation vendors and consulting partners. Exposure to regulated industries such as healthcare, medical devices, or life sciences. Experience leading compensation transformation or modernization initiatives. Other Requirements Language: English proficiency required. Travel: Up to 20–30% international travel. Certifications: CCP or other compensation or total rewards certifications are preferred. Location Raynham, MA; West Chester, PA; Raritan, NJ; Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Warsaw, IN. Benefits Base Pay: $178,000.00 – $307,050.00. Eligible for Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)), long‑term incentive program, vacation (120 hours), sick time (40 hours), holiday pay (13 days), personal and family time (up to 40 hours), parental leave (480 hours), bereavement leave (240 hours), caregiver leave (80 hours), volunteer leave (32 hours), military spouse time‑off (80 hours), and additional benefits as outlined on careers.jnj.com. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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 & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr 6149-DePuy Synthes Products Inc. Legal Entity