Johnson & Johnson believes health is everything. Through expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, the company is uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions and deliver breakthroughs that profoundly impact health for humanity. Johnson & Johnson provides an inclusive work environment where each person is valued as an individual and diversity, dignity, and merit are respected.
DePuy Synthes is recruiting a Manager, Core HR Platforms. This role provides leadership and operational oversight for core HR and people-related technology platforms. The position is responsible for ensuring platform stability, performance, and continuous improvement of foundational systems that support critical HR and business processes. The role plays a key part in enabling scalable global operations, enhancing user experience, and supporting digital transformation initiatives across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day management and operational performance of core HR and people technology platforms.
Partner with HR, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure platforms meet functional and operational requirements.
Oversee platform stability, enhancements, upgrades, and issue resolution activities.
Establish and maintain governance, standards, and controls for core platform operations.
Drive continuous improvement, automation, and optimization of platform-enabled processes.
Manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers to ensure quality and value delivery.
Monitor performance metrics and service levels to ensure reliable and efficient platform operations.
Lead and develop a high-performing team supporting core platform operations and delivery.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field is required.
Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
Required Experience and Skills
Typically 6-8 years of progressive experience in technology platforms, HR systems, or related operational leadership roles.
Demonstrated experience managing enterprise or core technology platforms in a global organization.
Strong understanding of platform operations, system integrations, and service management practices.
Proven ability to partner with cross-functional and senior stakeholders.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and operational management skills.
Excellent communication and people leadership capabilities.
Preferred Experience
Experience supporting HR, people, or enterprise platforms including Workday in a shared services or global model.
Familiarity with Workday HCM, cloud-based platforms, or digital workplace technologies.
Experience in regulated industries such as healthcare, medical devices, or life sciences.
Exposure to digital transformation, automation, or platform modernization initiatives.
Experience working across multiple geographies and cultures.
Additional Requirements
English proficiency is required.
Minimal travel expected up to 10% domestically or internationally.
IT service management, platform, or project management certifications are preferred.
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate its Orthopaedics business into a standalone orthopaedics company operating as DePuy Synthes. Following completion of the planned separation, employees in this position are expected to transition to DePuy Synthes and be governed by its employment policies, programs, and benefit plans.
