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Raynham, Massachusetts, United States
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People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:
Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaJob Description:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Manager, TA Innovation, located in Raynham, Massachusetts.
Job Overview
The Manager, TA Innovation plays a critical role in advancing how DePuy Synthes attracts, engages, and hires top talent. This role leads the design and implementation of innovative talent acquisition solutions, leveraging technology, data, and process optimization to improve candidate experience, recruiter effectiveness, and hiring outcomes. The role partners closely with HR, Talent Acquisition leaders, and cross‑functional stakeholders to scale best‑in‑class recruiting practices aligned with business growth and workforce strategy.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence enterprise‑level TA transformation within a global MedTech organization and deliver measurable impact across recruiting operations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of Talent Acquisition innovation initiatives, including new tools, technologies, and scalable recruiting solutions.
Identify opportunities to improve recruiting efficiency, quality of hire, and candidate experience through process redesign and digital enablement.
Partner with HR, TA leadership, HRIS, and external vendors to pilot, implement, and optimize TA platforms and solutions.
Translate business and workforce needs into practical TA innovation roadmaps and implementation plans.
Establish metrics and dashboards to measure the effectiveness and adoption of TA innovations and drive continuous improvement.
Support change management, training, and communication strategies to ensure successful adoption of new TA capabilities.
Stay current on external market trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in talent acquisition and recruitment innovation.
Act as a thought partner to TA leaders, providing insights and recommendations that support strategic hiring priorities.
Where required to be managed locally:
Document handling: Print, stamp/seal, mail/ship, distribute, and route documents for wet signatures.
Records management: Store/archive/retrieve HR documents; fulfill requests; coordinate offsite storage; scan and name for Veeva.
Compliance/admin: Upload/submit filings; print and hand-deliver to agencies; support audits and onsite audit coordination.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Human Resources, Business, Analytics, or a related field.
Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
Experience and Skills:
Required:
Typically requires 6–8 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, HR, or recruiting operations.
Demonstrated experience leading or supporting TA transformation, innovation, or technology initiatives.
Strong understanding of end‑to‑end recruiting processes and candidate experience.
Experience working with TA systems (ATS, CRM, recruitment marketing platforms, analytics tools).
Proven ability to manage cross‑functional projects and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
Preferred:
Experience in a global or matrixed organization, preferably within MedTech, healthcare, or life sciences.
Background in change management, process improvement, or agile project delivery.
Experience leveraging data and insights to inform TA strategy and decision‑making.
Familiarity with emerging recruiting technologies such as automation, AI, or skills‑based hiring tools.
Prior people leadership or project team leadership experience.
Other:
Language: English required.
Travel: Up to 10–20%, primarily domestic.
Certifications: HR or project management certifications (e.g., SHRM, PMP, Agile) preferred but not required.
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 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.
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:
Budget Management, Change Management, Collaboration, Compensation and Benefits Policies and Procedures, Compensation and Benefits Trends, Compensation Management, Developing Others, Employee Compensation and Benefits, Employee Rewards Programs, HR Strategic Management, Incentive Plan Design, Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Leadership, Project Management, Talent Management, Team Management, Vendor Management
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
102,000.00 - 204,000.00 USDAdditional 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)). 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
