Director Workforce Development Jobs in Riverside, RI

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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, 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:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Director, Succession, Assessment, and Development - Orthopedics, located in Raynham, MA, West Chester, PA, Raritan NJ, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, or Warsaw, IN.
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.
About DePuy Synthes
DePuy Synthes is a global leader in Orthopaedics, advancing patient care through innovative solutions across joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, and related surgical technologies. As DePuy Synthes separates from Johnson & Johnson to become the world's largest, most comprehensive Orthopaedics-focused company, the organization is entering a defining chapter-establishing its own corporate identity, voice, culture, and reputation while continuing to serve patients, customers, and healthcare systems around the world.
Position Summary
The Sr. Director, Succession, Assessment, and Development is a senior HR leadership role responsible for shaping and executing enterprise talent and performance strategies that build organizational capability and drive business results. This role leads key processes including talent management, performance management, succession planning, inclusion strategy, and leadership development, partnering closely with senior leaders and HR teams. The position has broad enterprise impact, helping ensure DePuy Synthes has the right talent, ready now and for the future, while fostering a high-performance, inclusive culture within a global MedTech organization.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute enterprise talent and performance strategies, aligned with business priorities and workforce plans.
• Oversee core talent processes, including performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Partner with senior leaders and HR Business Partners to assess talent, identify risks, and build leadership capability.
• Drive consistent, fair, and data-driven application of talent and performance frameworks across the organization.
• Analyze talent and performance data to generate insights that inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Lead change management, communications, and stakeholder engagement related to talent and performance initiatives.
• Develop, coach, and lead a high-performing team supporting talent and performance programs.
• Ensure talent and performance processes align with governance standards, policies, and compliance requirements.

Required Experience

• Master's degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.

• 12+ years of progressive experience in talent management, performance management, or HR leadership roles.

• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-level talent and performance programs.
• Proven ability to influence and partner effectively with senior and executive leaders.
• Strong analytical capability with experience leveraging talent data and insights.
• Experience leading teams and driving change in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in a regulated industry such as MedTech, Pharma, or Healthcare.
• Experience working in a global organization with multi-regional talent processes.
• Exposure to leadership development, succession planning, and workforce planning integration.
• Experience leading large-scale HR or talent transformation initiatives.

Other:

• Language: English proficiency required.
• Travel: Up to ~25%, primarily domestic with some international travel.
• Certifications: Talent management, leadership development, or HR certifications preferred but not required.

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.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Business Alignment, Coaching, Developing Others, Employee Retention, HR Business Partnership, HR Strategic Management, Human Resources Consulting, Human Resources Law, Inclusive Leadership, Interpersonal Influence, Leadership, Leading Change, 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