Sr. Manager, Global Comp

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DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Sr. Manager, Global Compensation, located in Leeds, UK.

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.

The Global Compensation Center of Excellence (COE) is seeking a strategic and experienced compensation leader to help shape and deliver compensation programs that support DePuy Synthes’ global workforce. This role will have a significant impact on pay equity, compensation governance, retention strategies, and market competitiveness while partnering closely with HR, business leaders, and external vendors.

As the leader of a global compensation team, the Sr. Manager, Global Compensation will drive the design, implementation, communication, and administration of compensation programs across multiple markets. This position combines strategic leadership with operational excellence to ensure compensation programs are equitable, compliant, competitive, and aligned with business objectives.

• Lead and oversee global pay equity initiatives, including analysis, governance, monitoring, and action planning.
• Develop and implement local compensation program designs to address market needs while maintaining alignment to global compensation philosophies.
• Create and execute compensation communication strategies and materials for employees, managers, and HR partners.
• Partner with business and HR leaders to identify and address broader retention challenges through market-informed reward solutions.
• Oversee sales compensation plan design, administration, governance, and effectiveness assessments.
• Ensure compliance with applicable compensation regulations, pay transparency requirements, and internal policies across global markets.
• Manage relationships with compensation consultants, market data providers, and other external vendors.
• Lead annual compensation processes, including salary planning, incentive programs, and year-end rewards activities.
• Provide ongoing year-round compensation consulting and…