HR Specialist

About the Role

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is hiring an experienced HR business partner for its Ringaskiddy, County Cork site. This position is designed for someone who can contribute in a business environment that is actively changing, while supporting leaders and employees with practical, people-focused HR guidance.

The role sits within Human Resources, specifically in employee and labor relations, and is based fully on site in Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland. It offers the chance to influence leadership effectiveness, employee experience, and organizational performance in a fast-moving setting.

Johnson & Johnson emphasizes an inclusive workplace built on respect for individual merit, diversity, and dignity. The company also notes that its MedTech business may later transition into DePuy Synthes as part of a planned separation, subject to legal, regulatory, and consultation requirements. If that occurs after hire, employment would transfer to DePuy Synthes under its processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans, with any changes communicated in due course.

What You Will Do

• Work alongside business leaders on employee relations issues, performance conversations, engagement, and team effectiveness.
• Support managers as they handle complex people situations and organizational change.
• Contribute to workforce planning, organizational adjustments, and wider people initiatives.
• Develop strong working relationships with employees and stakeholders across the business.
• Use people data and insights to inform decisions and identify patterns or trends.
• Help ensure HR policies and practices are followed consistently and in line with employment law.

What We Are Looking For

• Substantial HR generalist experience, ideally gained in a changing or fast-evolving environment.
• Hands-on experience dealing with employee relations matters using sound judgement and professionalism.
• Strong communication, coaching, and stakeholder management abilities.
• The confidence to influence others and build credibility at different levels of the organization.
• Comfort working through ambiguity, shifting priorities, and ongoing change.
• A collaborative, practical, and solution-oriented mindset.

Required Background

• Experience in HR, employment law, or a closely related area is preferred for a strong candidate.
• Typically 5 to 6 years of relevant professional experience in a business, operations, or functional support role.
• Strong organizational ability with the capacity to manage several priorities at once.
• Careful attention to detail and a track record of producing accurate, high-quality work.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated base salary for this position is €63,300 to €101,315 per year.

Alongside base pay, the company states that employees may be eligible for an annual bonus tied to pay grade and location, with the actual amount depending on employee and company performance from the previous calendar year, or for sales commissions where applicable.

Additional benefits may include vacation time, at least 12 weeks of parental leave, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, reimbursement for well-being expenses, and programs supporting financial, physical, and mental health. Recognition awards, service anniversary awards, and access to insurance plans are also mentioned, with eligibility depending on the plan and location.

Employment Terms and Equal Opportunity Information

The company states that benefit details and incentive amounts may vary by location and can change over time. The role is intended for on-site work at the Ringaskiddy site.

Johnson & Johnson also confirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination based on protected characteristics under applicable law. The company further notes its commitment to an inclusive interview process and provides accommodation support for applicants with disabilities.

For more information, the company references its careers and contact resources, but no external application link is included here.