Senior Manager, BUHR Finance

Johnson & Johnson

. Serve as a strategic finance partner to Human Resources leadership, providing financial insight, governance, and decision support for workforce-related investments and operating plans .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRaynham • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $122,000 - $212,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic finance partnership, talent management, and organizational design, with a strong focus on aligning HR strategies with business and financial outcomes. Proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive continuous improvement in HR processes and governance.

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Strategic Finance PartnershipTalent ManagementOrganizational DesignData-Driven InsightsCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Workforce PlanningTalent Strategy ExecutionPerformance ManagementSuccession PlanningCoachingDEI InitiativesAnalytical SkillsFinancial AcumenHR Program DevelopmentProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsInfluencing LeadersJudgment and DiscretionAttention to DetailProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMBA or Advanced Degree in HR, Business, or Finance

Industry Keywords

Global HR StrategyTalent AcquisitionTotal RewardsMatrixed OrganizationPublicly Traded Company

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic finance partner to Human Resources leadership, providing financial insight, governance, and decision support for workforce-related investments and operating plans
Execute the people strategy and deliver HR programs supporting Finance globally
Partner with functional leadership teams to drive talent outcomes aligned with business priorities
Lead people engagement strategy for the Finance organization
Lead and execute talent strategy and management, including performance, succession, capability building, coaching, and DEI
Coach and advise business leaders
Activate and execute HR policies and programs launched by HR COE teams
Lead organizational design and strategic workforce planning
Own the global HR strategy and talent agenda for the function
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership with data-driven insights and recommendations on organization design, talent strategy, leadership capability, and workforce planning
Drive organization effectiveness, including operating model evolution, spans and layers optimization, and team effectiveness
Partner with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, HR COEs, and the broader BUHR community to design and deploy integrated talent solutions
Lead workforce planning and analytics, translating business strategy into hiring, development, and reskilling plans
Drive continuous improvement and transformation of HR processes, tools, and governance
Monitor external Finance talent, capability, and operating model trends and translate insights into forward-looking HR strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 6-8 years of progressive HR experience, including business partnering and executing enterprise talent strategies
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to influence leaders and translate complex people topics into actionable insights
Ability to create executive-ready narratives and materials for senior leadership audiences
Demonstrated presence, judgment, and discretion when advising leaders on sensitive organizational and talent matters
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities, with business and financial acumen
Ability to synthesize talent data, business strategy, financial metrics, and workforce trends into clear recommendations
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to operate with pace, rigor, and sound judgment in a dynamic, high-visibility environment
Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with Finance to align talent strategy with financial outcomes and business performance
Proven ability to lead multiple complex workstreams and deliver results in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Strong cross-functional collaboration and ability to influence outcomes through partnership and governance
Ability to build credibility quickly with senior leaders and navigate complex stakeholder environments
MBA or other advanced degree in HR, Business, Finance, or a related discipline preferred
Experience supporting Finance and/or Legal organizations within a global, matrixed, publicly traded company preferred
Previous people leadership experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 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 period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Equal Opportunity Employer
Inclusive interview process and disability accommodation support