Sr. Director, HR Business Partner – Finance and Legal

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Job Function:

Human Resources

Job Sub Function:

HR Business Partners

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Director, HR Business Partner – Finance & Legal, located in Raynham, MA or Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

 

An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered

 

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics 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. 

 

Job Overview 

The Sr. Director, HR Business Partner (HRBP) for Finance & Legal serves as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, driving talent, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and change management initiatives that enable business performance. This role partners closely with Finance and Legal leadership to align people strategies with business priorities, strengthen organizational capabilities, and support the successful execution of transformation initiatives. The position plays a critical role in building a high-performing organization through effective talent management, leadership development, and organizational design in a complex, global, and highly regulated environment. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

• Serve as the primary HR Business Partner to Finance and Legal leadership teams, providing strategic counsel on organizational and talent-related matters. 

• Develop and execute workforce strategies that support business objectives, including talent planning, succession management, leadership development, and organizational design. 

• Partner with leaders to assess organizational effectiveness, identify capability gaps, and implement solutions that enhance performance and business outcomes. 

• Lead change management efforts related to organizational transformations, business restructuring, separation activities, and strategic initiatives. 

• Provide coaching and guidance to senior leaders on talent management, team effectiveness, employee engagement, and performance management. 

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, Employee Relations, and other HR Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated people solutions. 

• Leverage workforce analytics and insights to support strategic decision-making and proactively address talent risks and opportunities. 

• Lead talent review and succession planning processes to strengthen leadership pipelines and ensure organizational continuity. 

• Support efforts to build an inclusive, engaging, and high-performing culture across Finance and Legal organizations. 

• Ensure compliance with employment regulations, company policies, and HR governance requirements across applicable jurisdictions. 

 

Qualifications 

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related field (required) 

• MBA, Master's degree, or advanced HR qualification (preferred) 

 

Experience and Skills 

Required: 

• 12+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant HR Business Partner leadership experience. 

• Demonstrated experience supporting Finance, Legal, Corporate Functions, or other professional services organizations within complex global environments. 

• Strong expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, leadership coaching, and change management. 

• Proven ability to partner with executive leaders and influence strategic business and talent decisions. 

• Experience supporting large-scale transformations, organizational restructuring, or separation initiatives. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to leverage workforce data and insights to drive outcomes. 

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building capabilities. 

• Experience operating effectively within highly matrixed global organizations. 

 

Preferred: 

• Experience supporting Finance and/or Legal organizations. 

• Familiarity with governance, compliance, risk management, and regulated business environments. 

• Experience working across global and regional organizational structures. 

• Experience within healthcare, medical device, pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated industries. 

 

Other 

• Language: English proficiency required. 

• Travel: Up to 20–30% domestic and international travel. 

• Certifications: SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CIPD, or equivalent HR certification (preferred).

 

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. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

 

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Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Business Alignment, Change Leadership, Coaching, Developing Others, Employee Retention, HR Business Partnership, HR Strategic Management, Human Resources Consulting, Human Resources Law, Inclusive Leadership, Interpersonal Influence, Leadership, Organizational Change Management, Problem Solving, Tactical Planning, Talent Management

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$178,000.00 - $307,050.00

Additional 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 year

Sick 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 year

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 the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits