Manager, TA Innovation

About this role

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: Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job 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 receiv

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