Sr. manager, australia

• Category Senior Manager, HR Business Partners (P8)
• Location North Ryde / Australia
• Requisition number R-081096
• Work pattern Hybrid Work

Description

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Job Function

Human Resources

Job Sub Function

HR Business Partners

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia

Job Description

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Sr. Manager, Australia, located in North Ryde, Australia.

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.

Job Overview

The Sr. Manager, Australia plays a key role in supporting business operations, strategy execution, and organizational effectiveness within the Australian market. This role partners closely with regional and global stakeholders to ensure strong operational execution, alignment with enterprise priorities, and delivery of business objectives. The position offers the opportunity to influence outcomes in a critical market while contributing to DePuy Synthes' commitment to patients, customers, and employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Support execution of business strategies and operational plans for Australia in alignment with APAC and global objectives
• Partner with cross‐functional teams to coordinate initiatives, priorities, and deliverables across the local organization
• Analyze business performance, metrics, and trends to support decision‐making and continuous improvement
• Contribute to planning, forecasting, and performance management activities
• Ensure adherence to governance, compliance, and internal control requirements
• Support change initiatives, process improvements, and operational effectiveness efforts
• Prepare reports, presentations, and insights for leadership and key stakeholders
• Promote DePuy Synthes and Johnson & Johnson Credo values in all activities and interactions
• 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 in Business Administration, Finance, Operations, or a related field (required)
• Master's degree or MBA (preferred)

Required Experience and Skills:

• Typically 8-10 years of progressive experience in business management, operations, strategy, or related roles
• Experience supporting market‐level business operations in a matrixed organization
• Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills with the ability to translate data into insights
• Ability to partner effectively with cross‐functional and senior stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience working in the Australian healthcare or medical device market
• Exposure to regulated industries and compliance‐driven environments
• Experience supporting change management or transformation initiatives
• Familiarity with performance management and reporting tools
• Experience working with regional or global teams

Other:

• Travel: Up to 10–20% domestic and regional travel
• Certifications: Business management, project management, or related certifications (preferred)

Required Skills

• Business Alignment
• Coaching
• Employee Relations
• Employee Retention
• HR Business Partnership
• HR Strategic Management
• Human Resources Consulting
• Human Resources Law
• Interpersonal Influence
• Organizational Change Management
• Organizational Development (OD)
• Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Process Improvements
• Project Management
• Talent Management
• Technical Credibility

Preferred Skills

• Business Alignment
• Coaching
• Employee Relations
• Employee Retention
• HR Business Partnership
• HR Strategic Management
• Human Resources Consulting
• Human Resources Law
• Interpersonal Influence
• Organizational Change Management
• Organizational Development (OD)
• Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Process Improvements
• Project Management
• Talent Management
• Technical Credibility