2026 North America Experienced Human Resources Leadership Development Program - Full-Time

Role Summary

The 2026 North America Experienced Human Resources Leadership Development Program (E-HRLDP) is a two-year, full-time rotational program designed to develop experienced professionals into Johnson & Johnson’s HR leaders of tomorrow. Rotational assignments involve strategic collaboration with J&J businesses and functions across local, regional, and global levels in diverse areas such as Workforce Analytics, Employee/Labor Relations, Talent Management/Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, HR Operations, Global Learning Delivery, and more. All rotations and the first role after graduation are determined by the HRLDP Program Office.

Responsibilities

• Engage in strategic collaboration with J&J businesses and functions on local, regional, and global levels across diverse HR areas.
• Diagnose needs and provide strategic HR solutions as an HR Business Partner across business sectors, R&D, enterprise Supply Chain, or Corporate Functions.
• Develop into HR leaders through a prescribed two-year development journey with broad-based experience across the J&J operating model.
• Build relationships spanning global businesses, HR community, and executive leadership; demonstrate learning agility and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Authorization to work in the United States is required (no visa sponsorship for employment). Students on CPT/OPT/STEM OPT require future sponsorship for long-term employment.
• Graduate student completing MBA, Master‚Äôs, or PhD with focus in HR Management, Industrial-Organizational psychology, or related disciplines; intended graduation between May 2024 ‚Äì July 2026.
• 5+ years of prior full-time professional work experience.
• Previous HR experience preferred but not required (regional variation).
• Geographically mobile for rotations and final placement.
• English fluency required; fluency in the country‚Äôs language where the assignment is located; second language desired.

Skills

• Excellent learning agility and ability to apply knowledge quickly across new contexts.
• Collaborative with a global mindset; ability to partner across functions and geographies.
• Strong analytic capabilities to leverage data for insights and evidence-based decisions.
• Leadership aptitude with strong communication, engagement, and influence across a global matrix organization.
• Critical and strategic thinking with curiosity, problem-solving, and willingness to challenge the status quo.

Education

• Graduate degree in MBA, Master‚Äôs, or PhD with focus in HR Management, Industrial-Organizational psychology, or related disciplines; expected graduation May 2024 ‚Äì July 2026.

Additional Requirements

• Positions located at one of J&J sites within North America.