Senior Compensation Analyst

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: New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America Job Description: We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Compensation Analyst located in New Brunswick, NJ. Purpose : The Senior Compensation Analyst serves as a strategic partner and internal consultant, supporting the design, analysis, and delivery of global Compensation programs aligned to business objectives. This role combines strong analytical capability with practical execution to develop data-driven compensation solutions that enhance the organization’s ability to attract, retain, and motivate talent. Operating in a complex, matrixed environment, the Senior Compensation Analyst partners closely with HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition, taking a consultative and relationship-driven approach to connect market insights with business needs. The role translates data into clear, actionable recommendations that support hiring, retention, and workforce decisions, while contributing to program governance, process improvement, and compensation projects. This position is ideal for a high-performing analyst who brings deep quantitative expertise, builds credibility through evidence-based recommendations, and influences through insights and strong partnerships across both the strategic and operational aspects of Compensation.

Support the design, strategy, communication, and implementation of global Compensation programs aligned to business objectives. Conduct market research, benchmarking, and data analysis to develop competitive, equitable compensation solutions. Contribute to Compensation governance and projects, identifying and implementing continuous process and policy enhancements. Provide guidance and interpretation on global Compensation policies, procedures, and processes (including year-round and year-end compensation administration). Perform job evaluations and prepare salary recommendations for senior leadership roles; serve as Subject Matter Expert, ensuring compliance, reporting, and data integrity. Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and HR Business Partners, leveraging analytics (Workday, WorkforceDNA, Excel) to inform hiring, retention, and talent decisions (e.g., compensation reviews, retention solutions, cost modeling, net-to-net analyses). Leverage approved AI-enabled tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot and enterprise analytics platforms) to improve the efficiency, quality, and scalability of compensation research, market analysis, reporting, and presentation development while maintaining appropriate human review and judgment. Apply AI-assisted insights to support compensation modeling, benchmarking, job evaluation, workforce analytics, and business case development, translating complex data into actionable recommendations for HR and business leaders. Ensure responsible use of AI by adhering to company policies, data privacy requirements, and ethical standards when analyzing employee, compensation, and organizational data. Participate in external meetings or consortiums as appropriate to