Senior Manager, Executive Talent Acquisition - Orthopedics

Job Function

Human Resources

HR Business Partners

Professional

• California (Any City)
• New Brunswick, New Jersey
• Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
• Raritan, New Jersey
• Raynham, Massachusetts
• Warsaw, Indiana
• West Chester, Pennsylvania

The Senior Manager, Executive TA is a Senior Talent Acquisition leader responsible for driving executive recruiting strategy and delivery for DePuy Synthes. This role partners closely with executive leadership, HR Business Partners, and the Global Talent Acquisition team to attract, assess, and secure senior‑level and critical leadership talent. The position has a direct impact on leadership capability, succession strength, and organizational performance during a period of transformation and growth.

• Lead end‑to‑end executive talent acquisition for senior leadership and mission‑critical roles, including intake, search strategy, assessment, and offer management.
• Partner with executive leaders and HR stakeholders to align executive hiring with business strategy and succession priorities.
• Develop and execute proactive executive sourcing strategies using market intelligence, networking, and targeted outreach.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on executive talent markets, candidate evaluation, and hiring decisions.
• Manage relationships with external executive search firms, ensuring quality, consistency, and cost‑effective delivery.
• Ensure a high‑touch, confidential, and inclusive candidate experience throughout the executive recruitment lifecycle.
• Support executive pipeline development and succession planning in partnership with HR and Talent Management teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in executive recruiting processes, governance, and metrics.

• Print, stamp/seal, mail/ship, distribute, and route documents for wet signatures.
• Store/archive/retrieve HR documents; fulfill requests; coordinate offsite storage; scan and name for Veeva.
• Upload/submit filings; print and hand‑deliver to agencies; support audits and onsite audit coordination.

• Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

• Typically 8-10 years of progressive experience in executive recruiting, talent acquisition, or senior‑level HR roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading executive searches within complex, global organizations.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and advise senior leadership.
• Proven expertise in executive sourcing, assessment, and candidate evaluation methodologies.
• Experience managing executive search firms and external partners.

• Experience supporting C‑suite, VP, and senior leadership hiring.
• Background in medical devices, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience supporting organizational transformations, separations, or M&A activity.
• Familiarity with executive compensation, governance, and approval processes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and confidentiality skills.
• Strong change management and consulting mindset.

• Languages:
  
  Fluent in English required.
• Travel:
  Up to 20% domestic and international travel.
• Certifications:
  
  Executive recruiting or HR certifications preferred.
• Union:
  Not applicable.
• Driver’s License:
  Not applicable.

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 (48 hours in Colorado, 56 hours in Washington)
• 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 period
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time‑Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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