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**Job Function: **
Human Resources
**Job Sub Function: **
HR Business Partners
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Grecia, Costa Rica
Job Description:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Manager, Costa Rica, located in Alajuela area of Costa Rica.
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, Costa Rica plays a key role in supporting business operations, strategy execution, and organizational effectiveness within the Costa Rica market.
He/she will actively support and coach business leaders and will also drive Talent Management, Organizational Design and Change Management. They will address complex organizational challenges by providing strong HR leadership in support of business goals, enterprise, and HR strategies.
As Depuy Synthes builds its new Site in Costa Rica, the role will play a key role in driving the talent attraction and employee engagement agenda in close partnership with the business.
This role partners closely with regional and global stakeholders to ensure strong operational execution, compliance with regulatory and governance requirements, and alignment with enterprise priorities. The position offers the opportunity to influence outcomes across commercial and operational initiatives while contributing to DePuy Synthes’ mission to deliver innovative orthopedic solutions and improve patient outcomes in a strategically important market. The role is expected to be on-site for 4-5 days per week.
Key Responsibilities
Support execution of business strategies and operational plans for the Costa Rica market in alignment with regional and global objectives.
Partner with cross‑functional teams to coordinate priorities, initiatives, and deliverables across the local organization.
Analyze business, financial, and operational performance metrics to support data‑driven decision‑making.
Contribute to planning, forecasting, and performance management processes.
Ensure adherence to governance, compliance, and internal control requirements, including local labor and regulatory obligations.
Support transformation initiatives, process improvements, and operational efficiency efforts.
Prepare executive‑level reports, presentations, and insights for senior leadership.
Promote DePuy Synthes 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 is required.
Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
Experience and Skills:
Required:
Typically 8-10 years of progressive experience in business management, operations, strategy, or market‑level roles.
Experience supporting country‑level or regional business operations in a matrixed organization.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate data into insights.
Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred:
Experience working in the Costa Rica healthcare or medical device market.
Exposure to regulated industries and compliance‑driven environments.
Experience supporting transformation, change management, or growth initiatives.
Familiarity with performance management and reporting tools.
Experience working with LATAM or global leadership teams.
Other:
Languages: Spanish and English proficiency are required.
Travel: Up to 10–20% domestic and regional travel.
Certifications: Business management, operations, or project management certifications are preferred.
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**Required Skills: **
Preferred Skills:
Business Alignment, Coaching, Employee Relationships, 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