Manager, TA Ops/Process & Onboarding

About the role

The Manager, TA Operations, Process & Onboarding will play a critical role in shaping how talent is hired and onboarded across DePuy Synthes. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, optimizing recruiting processes, systems and data insights to improve candidate and hiring manager experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage talent acquisition operations, including process design, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure consistent execution of recruiting workflows, policies, compliance standards and global governance practices
• Possess strong project management and process improvement skills
• Partner cross-functionally with HR, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to identify process gaps and implement scalable solutions
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track recruiting and onboarding effectiveness
• Drive adoption of TA systems, tools, and technologies to enhance efficiency and user experience
• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws, policies, and internal guidelines throughout hiring and onboarding processes
• Manage vendor relationships and external partners supporting TA operations and onboarding activities as needed
• Lead change management initiatives and training related to process improvements, system implementations, and organizational priorities
• Develop and maintain documentation, playbooks, and standard operating procedures for TA processes
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment with best practices

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required (Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field); Master’s degree or MBA preferred
• Minimum of 6–8 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, or related field
• Proven experience managing TA operations, recruiting processes, or onboarding programs
• Strong project management and process improvement skills
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR technologies
• Proven ability to analyze data, define metrics, and drive data-informed decisions
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across multiple levels of an organization
• Ability to lead initiatives in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Preferred experience in a global or matrixed organization
• Knowledge of healthcare, medical device, or regulated industry environments
• Experience implementing or optimizing ATS or onboarding systems
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong change management and organizational design experience
• Experience managing vendors or external service providers
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
• Other travel: ~10%

Preferred Skills

• Change Management
• Coaching
• Consulting
• Employee Engagement
• Employee Relations
• Talent Management
• Technical Credibility

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)).

Benefits

• Time off benefits: Vacation, Sick time, Holiday pay, Personal and Family Time, Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave, Caregiver Leave, Volunteer Leave, Military Spouse Time-Off
• For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits