EMEA GS Total Rewards Project Lead  

EMEA GS Total Rewards Project Lead Location: Prague, Czechia At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Human Resources Job Sub Function: Total Rewards Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Prague, Czechia Job Description: As the EMEA GS Total Rewards Project Lead, you will serve as a subject matter expert driving the digital transformation, automation, and continuous improvement of compensation and benefits programs across the region. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery and requires a proven track record in continuous improvement, HR automation, digitalization, and system optimization—ideally within both large-scale global enterprises and high-growth environments. We are looking for candidates who actively leverage digital tools and automation in their daily work, with a clear focus on practical, hands-on application rather than purely theoretical knowledge. Key Responsibilities: 1. Strategic Program Leadership & Alignment Lead the coordination of Total Rewards (TR) initiatives to align with evolving business strategies and objectives. Drive the development and ongoing enhancement of compensation and benefits communication, emphasizing digital enablement and stakeholder engagement. Act as the EMEA point of contact and intake for TR-related initiatives led by GEO, SDL, and GS/CS/BU partners. 2. Process Optimization, Automation & Change Management Take ownership of end-to-end TR automation and digitalization initiatives, from idea to execution. Lead the design and delivery of projects that simplify and streamline TR operations, leveraging platforms such as Workday, SFDC, and ServiceNow. Oversee the implementation of new TR and Global Services systems, ensuring business requirements are met through digital solutions. Support key initiatives like EU Pay Transparency and A&D integration, with a focus on optimizing systems and data flows. Act as project lead for cross-functional technology projects impacting TR, including vendor coordination, testing, and change adoption. 3. Operational Excellence & Digital Metrics Drive data-led decision making through consistent KPI and metrics tracking across TR activities. Facilitate regular performance and quality reviews to ensure service excellence. Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to automate manual tasks and digitize legacy processes. Demonstrates an understanding of AI concepts and frameworks, including awareness of responsible and ethical AI practices, experience generating effective prompts to boost efficiency and productivity, and awareness of AI’s impact on the workforce. 4. Standardization, Consistency & Governance Align TR practices and processes across geographies to ensure standardization, efficiency, and compliance. Conduct process reviews to identify redundancies and inconsistencies and implement standardized digital workflows. 5. Collaboration & Capability Building Mentor and upskill Compensation & Benefits Specialists in automation tools, process thinking, and digital literacy. Foster strong collaboration across GS, CS, and BU teams to deliver integrated, tech-enabled TR solutions. Promote a forward-thinking, agile culture that embraces innovation and efficiency. Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or MBA in HR, Technology, or a related field preferred. Minimum 5 years of experience in HR transformation, automation, and operational excellence. Proven leadership skills, including the ability to lead, guide, and coordinate a Digital Project Analyst to deliver project outcomes. Strong expertise in Workday, and/or Salesforce (SFDC), and/or ServiceNow system enhancements and digital workflows. Demonstrated ability to lead automation and digitalization projects, including change management, stakeholder alignment, and impact tracking. Advanced analytical skills and experience defining and leveraging KPIs and digital dashboards. Effective communicator, trainer, and influencer across complex, matrixed environments. High degree of autonomy, proactive problem-solving, and strategic thinking. Passion for innovation, user experience, and scalable, tech-enabled HR solutions. Required Skills: AI Prompting, Analytical Thinking, Automation, Compensation and Benefits Policies and Procedures, Process Improvements Preferred Skills: Change Management, Communication, Compensation and Benefits Trends, Compensation Management, Data Savvy, Employee Compensation and Benefits, HR Strategic Management, Issue Escalation, Job Evaluations, Problem Solving, Salary Benchmarking, Talent Management The anticipated base pay range for this position is: Kč915,000.00 - Kč1,473,150.00 Benefits: In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers. *This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.