Senior Manager, Executive Talent Acquisition - Orthopedics

Job Function: Human Resources

Job Sub Function: HR Business Partners

Job Category: Professional

All Job Posting Locations: California (Any City), New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

We are searching for a Senior Manager, Executive TA, to be located in Raynham, MA, Raritan, NJ, West Chester, PA, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Warsaw, IN or California United States. This is a remote role. While specific cities are listed in the Locations section for reference, please note that they are examples only and do not limit your application. We invite candidates from any location to apply. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end executive talent acquisition for senior leadership and mission‑critical roles, including intake, search strategy, assessment, and offer management.
• Partner with executive leaders and HR stakeholders to align executive hiring with business strategy and succession priorities.
• Develop and execute proactive executive sourcing strategies using market intelligence, networking, and targeted outreach.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on executive talent markets, candidate evaluation, and hiring decisions.
• Manage relationships with external executive search firms, ensuring quality, consistency, and cost‑effective delivery.
• Ensure a high‑touch, confidential, and inclusive candidate experience throughout the executive recruitment lifecycle.
• Support executive pipeline development and succession planning in partnership with HR and Talent Management teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in executive recruiting processes, governance, and metrics.
• Where required to be managed locally: Document handling: Print, stamp/seal, mail/ship, distribute, and route documents for wet signatures.
• Where required to be managed locally: Records management: Store/archive/retrieve HR documents; fulfill requests; coordinate offsite storage; scan and name for Veeva.
• Where required to be managed locally: Compliance/admin: Upload/submit filings; print and hand-deliver to agencies; support audits and onsite audit coordination.
• Where required to be managed locally: Document handling: Print, stamp/seal, mail/ship, distribute, and route documents for wet signatures.
• Where required to be managed locally: Records management: Store/archive/retrieve HR documents; fulfill requests; coordinate offsite storage; scan and name for Veeva.
• Where required to be managed locally: Compliance/admin: Upload/submit filings; print and hand-deliver to agencies; support audits and onsite audit coordination.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• Experience and Skills:
  • Required: Typically 8-10 years of progressive experience in executive recruiting, talent acquisition, or senior‑level HR roles.
  • Demonstrated experience leading executive searches within complex, global organizations.
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and advise senior leadership.
  • Proven expertise in executive sourcing, assessment, and candidate evaluation methodologies.
  • Experience managing executive search firms and external partners.
  • Preferred: Experience supporting C‑suite, VP, and senior leadership hiring.
  • Background in medical devices, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries.
  • Experience supporting organizational transformations, separations, or M&A activity.
  • Familiarity with executive compensation, governance, and approval processes.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and confidentiality skills.
  • Strong change management and consulting mindset.
• Other: Languages: Fluent in English required. Travel: Up to 20% domestic and international travel. Certifications: Executive recruiting or HR certifications preferred. Union: Not applicable. Driver’s License: Not applicable.

Required Skills

• Business Alignment
• Coaching
• Employee Relations
• Employee Retention
• HR Business Partnership
• HR Strategic Management
• Human Resources Consulting
• Human Resources Law
• Interpersonal Influence
• Organizational Change Management
• Organizational Development (OD)
• Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Process Improvements
• Project Management
• Talent Management
• Technical Credibility

Preferred Skills

• Business Alignment
• Coaching
• Employee Relations
• Employee Retention
• HR Business Partnership
• HR Strategic Management
• Human Resources Consulting
• Human Resources Law
• Interpersonal Influence
• Organizational Change Management
• Organizational Development (OD)
• Organizing