Sr. Manager, Global Comp

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Job Function:

Human Resources

Job Sub Function:

Total Rewards

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Sr. Manager, Global Compensation, located in Leeds, UK.

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 Global Compensation Center of Excellence (COE) is seeking a strategic and experienced compensation leader to help shape and deliver compensation programs that support DePuy Synthes’ global workforce. This role will have a significant impact on pay equity, compensation governance, retention strategies, and market competitiveness while partnering closely with HR, business leaders, and external vendors.

As the leader of a global compensation team, the Sr. Manager, Global Compensation will drive the design, implementation, communication, and administration of compensation programs across multiple markets. This position combines strategic leadership with operational excellence to ensure compensation programs are equitable, compliant, competitive, and aligned with business objectives. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee global pay equity initiatives, including analysis, governance, monitoring, and action planning.

• Develop and implement local compensation program designs to address market needs while maintaining alignment to global compensation philosophies.

• Create and execute compensation communication strategies and materials for employees, managers, and HR partners.

• Partner with business and HR leaders to identify and address broader retention challenges through market-informed reward solutions.

• Oversee sales compensation plan design, administration, governance, and effectiveness assessments.

• Ensure compliance with applicable compensation regulations, pay transparency requirements, and internal policies across global markets.

• Manage relationships with compensation consultants, market data providers, and other external vendors.

• Lead annual compensation processes, including salary planning, incentive programs, and year-end rewards activities.

• Provide ongoing year-round compensation consulting and support to HR Business Partners and business leaders.

• Analyze market trends, pay practices, and workforce needs to recommend enhancements to compensation programs and policies. 

Qualificatios

Education:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field. 

Preferred 

• Master’s degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.

Experience and Skills

Required:

• Minimum of 8+ years in global compensation, total rewards, or compensation consulting.

• Demonstrated expertise in pay equity analysis and compensation governance.

• Experience designing and implementing compensation programs across multiple countries and markets.

• Strong knowledge of compensation regulations, pay transparency requirements, and compliance practices.

• Experience managing salary planning, incentive programs, and annual compensation cycles.

• Exceptional analytical, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.

• Proven ability to lead complex projects and collaborate across diverse, matrixed organizations.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting global medical device, healthcare, life sciences, or multinational organizations.

• Expertise in sales compensation design and administration.

• Experience leading compensation teams and developing talent.

• Familiarity with job architecture, market pricing, and rewards technology platforms.

• Experience managing external compensation consultants and survey providers.

• Professional certification such as CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or equivalent.

• Advanced data visualization and compensation analytics capabilities.

Other:

• Language Requirements: English fluency required; additional European languages are a plus.

• Travel: Up to 15% international travel.

• Certifications: CCP or equivalent compensation certification preferred.

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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. 

 

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Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Change Management, Collaboration, Compensation and Benefits Policies and Procedures, Compensation and Benefits Trends, Compensation Management, Developing Others, Employee Benefits, Employee Compensation and Benefits, Employee Rewards Programs, HR Strategic Management, Incentive Plan Design, Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Leadership, Performance Measurement, Regulatory Compliance, Tactical Planning, Talent Management, Team Management