Senior Director, Global Benefits – Orthopedics

Johnson & Johnson

Sr. Director leading global benefits strategy for DePuy Synthes, a leader in Orthopaedics.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeRaynham • Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $178,000 - $307,050 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

global benefits strategyhealth programsretirement programsrisk managementwellbeing programsleave programsvendor managementanalyticscost modelingbenchmarking

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationchange managementanalytical skillsfinancial acumenstakeholder managementteam developmentengagement strategiesproblem-solvinginnovation

Certifications & Qualifications

CEBSCCP

Industry Keywords

total rewardsglobal benefits regulationsgovernance frameworksmatrixed environmentbenefits harmonizationCOE modelshealthcaremedical deviceslife sciencesM&A benefits strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the global benefits strategy aligned to enterprise, talent, and Total Rewards priorities
Oversee design of health, retirement, risk, wellbeing, leave, and ancillary programs across regions balancing global consistency with local market relevance.
Establish global standards, governance frameworks and policies while ensuring compliance with global, regional, and local regulatory requirements and standards.
Partner with senior HR, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to align benefits strategy with workforce and business needs.
Lead vendor strategy, including selection, performance management, and optimization of benefits providers and advisors.
Leverage analytics and benchmarking focusing on program competitiveness and innovation, cost and risk management and positive employee experience
Lead, develop, and engage a high-performing global benefits team.
Lead M&A benefits strategies and implementation (due diligence, integration of benefits programs)
Drive clear, effective benefits communication and engagement strategies ensuring programs are understood, accessible and valued by employees
Identify and implement innovative solutions that simplify processes, improve market competitiveness, and enhance employee experience and cost effectiveness.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
12+ years of progressive experience in global benefits, total rewards, or HR leadership roles, including senior-level responsibility.
Deep expertise across benefits: retirement, health and welfare, global well-being programs.
Demonstrated experience leading global benefits strategy and complex benefits portfolios.
Strong knowledge of global benefits regulations, governance, and risk management.
Proven ability to partner with executive-level stakeholders in a matrixed, global environment.
Proven ability to work in a matrixed environment.
Strong analytical and financial acumen, including cost modeling and benchmarking.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and change-management skills.
Executive stakeholder management experience (C-suite / Board exposure preferred).
Preferred: Master’s degree, MBA, or advanced degree (preferred).
Experience supporting benefits programs across multiple regions (Americas, EMEA, APAC).
Familiarity with global benefits harmonization and COE models.
Experience managing large vendor ecosystems and consulting partners.
Exposure to regulated industries such as healthcare, medical devices, or life sciences.
Experience leading transformation or modernization of benefits programs.
Language: English proficiency required.
Travel: Up to 20–30% international travel.
Certifications: CEBS, CCP, or other benefits/total rewards certifications (preferred).