HR Leader - DePuy Synthes

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Job Function

Human Resources

Job Sub Function

HR Business Partners

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Job Description

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a HR Leader – DePuy Synthes, located in Mumbai, India. 

The HR Leader, India Depuy Synthes will actively support business leaders to drive the talent agenda to enable business results through Coaching, Talent Management, Organizational Design, Change Management, and Business Partnering. They will address complex organizational challenges by providing HR leadership in support of local business goals, enterprise and sector HR strategies. The HR Leader will collaborate also with the regional HR Team to develop and implement an integrated HR Strategy for APAC.

Key Responsibilities 

• Advises senior managers on HR issues and provides recommendations that align with the organization's strategic goals.
• Develops methods for identifying and retaining key employees, including succession planning and leadership development programs.
• Consults on critical employee and labor relations issues, identifies trends and potential root causes, and makes recommendations to solve.
• Facilitates department-level programs such as customized training and coaching to achieve business and organizational goals.
• Guides junior colleagues through consultation and mentoring in techniques and processes, and provides functional (matrix) supervision.
• Integrates Johnson & Johnson's Credo and Leadership Imperatives into team goals and decision making. 
• Provides expertise and is viewed as a valuable resource by peers.
  
  

Qualifications 

Education: 

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations, or a related field is required. 
• Master's degree or MBA is preferred. 
  
  

Experience and Skills: 

Required: 

• Typically 8-10 years of progressive experience in human resources management.
• Experience supporting multi‑country or regional business operations in a matrixed organization. 
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate data into insights. 
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders. 
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities across geographies. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  
  

Preferred: 

• Exposure to healthcare, medical device, or other regulated industries. 
• Experience supporting transformation, change management, or growth initiatives. 
• Familiarity with regional performance management and reporting tools. 
• Experience working with global or APAC leadership teams. 
  
  

Other: 

• Languages: English proficiency is required; additional language skills are preferred. 
• Certifications: Human Resources management, strategy, or project management certifications are preferred. 
  
  

 

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com. 

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. 

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. W - e 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, Employee Relations, Employee Retention, HR Business Partnership, HR Strategic Management, Human Resources Consulting, Human Resources Law, Interpersonal Influence, Organizational Change Management, Organizational Development (OD), Organizing, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Project Management, Talent Management, Technical Credibility