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Job Function

Human Resources

Job Sub Function

Employee & Labor Relations

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America

Job Description

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for an HR Specialist, located in Warsaw, Indiana.

The HR Specialist supports the management of employee and labor relations matters by providing guidance, case support, and analysis aligned with company policy and applicable employment laws. This role partners with HR, managers, and employees to help resolve workplace concerns, support investigations, and promote a fair, respectful, and compliant work environment. The position offers hands‑on exposure to ER/LR practices within a global organization and plays an important role in supporting workforce stability and trust in Warsaw and other sites.

Key Responsibilities

Support Employee Relations and Labor relations activities, including intake, documentation, and coordination of cases.
Assist with ER/LR investigations by gathering information, maintaining records, and supporting fact‑finding processes.
Provide guidance to managers and HR partners on routine employee relations questions and policy interpretation.
Maintain accurate and confidential ER/LR case documentation and data in accordance with defined standards.
Support trend analysis and reporting related to employee relations issues and outcomes.
Ensure ER/LR activities are conducted in compliance with company policies, internal controls, and applicable employment laws.
Partner with ER/LR, HR, and Legal teams to support consistent and timely resolution of employee concerns.

Qualifications

Education:

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

Required

Experience and Skills:

Typically 4-6 years of relevant experience in employee relations, labor relations, HR operations, or a related HR discipline.
Working knowledge of employee relations principles and U.S. employment practices.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to follow defined processes and support multiple cases simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR systems.

Preferred

Experience supporting ER/LR matters in a manufacturing or Operations environment.
Familiarity with investigations, grievance handling, or corrective action processes.
Experience working in a regulated industry such as MedTech, Pharma, or Healthcare.
Experience in a global or matrixed organization.

Other

Language: English proficiency required.
Travel: Minimal travel expected.
Certifications: HR or employee relations certifications 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.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills

Preferred Skills:

Coaching, Commercial Awareness, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Consulting, Corporate Investigations, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Health, Employee Relations, HR Strategic Management, Human Resources Consulting, Labor and Employment Law, People Centricity, People Performance Management, Problem Solving, Social Awareness, Talent Management, Union Relationships

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$94,000.00 - $170,000.00

Additional 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

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HR Specialist