Director, Retirement

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Human Resources Job Sub Function: Total Rewards Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America Job Description: DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Director, Retirement, located in New Brunswick, NJ, United States. The Director, Retirement is a key leader within HR Total Rewards, responsible for shaping and delivering retirement programs that attract, retain , and support a highly talented workforce. This role provides strategic direction for retirement plan design, governance, compliance, financial management , communications, and vendor oversight, while ensuring programs remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with business objectives . This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of employee financial wellbeing during a transformative period for DePuy Synthes. The Director will partner closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to enhance the employee experience, drive operational excellence, and advance a modern retirement strategy that supports organizational growth and employee success. Key Responsibilities • Lead the design, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of U.S. retirement and savings programs. • Develop retirement strategies that support talent attraction, retention, employee wellbeing, and business objectives. • Ensure retirement plans comply with all applicable federal, state, and regulatory requirements. • Oversee relationships with plan administrators, recordkeepers, trustees, consultants, and other retirement vendors. • Partner with Finance, Legal, Payroll, and HR stakeholders on retirement plan governance, reporting, and risk management. • Direct retirement plan communications and employee education initiatives to improve awareness and engagement. • Monitor market trends, legislative developments, and competitive practices to inform program enhancements. • Establish and track key performance indicators, operational metrics, and service delivery standards. • Manage plan audits, fiduciary reviews, regulatory filings, and compliance documentation. • Lead and develop retirement team members while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing environment. • Manage operational aspects of the function, including budget, compliance, workforce planning, and succession planning. Qualifications Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources , Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required . • Master’s degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) in a related discipline preferred. Experience and Skills: Required: • Minimum of 10-12 years of progressive experience in retirement, benefits, total rewards, finance, HR, or related functions. • Demonstrated experience leading retirement program strategy, administration, and governance. • Strong knowledge of defined contribution plans, retirement plan operations, fiduciary practices, and regulatory requirements. • Experience managing external vendors, consultants, and complex stakeholder relationships. • Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and drive cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed organization. • Strong analytical, financial, problem-solving, decision-making and communication skills. Preferred: • Experience leading retirement strategy within a large global organization. • Knowledge of pension plans, global retirement programs, and financial wellbeing initiatives. • Experience with retirement plan audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory filings. • Demonstrated success implementing program enhancements and process improvements. • Experience leveraging data a