Classification Analyst

About the company

Johnson & Johnson is focused on improving health through innovation in medicines and medtech. The organization works to create smarter, less invasive, and more personalized solutions that help prevent, treat, and cure complex diseases. It emphasizes inclusion, respect for individuality, and appreciation for diversity across its global workforce.

Role overview

The Classification Analyst role supports DePuy Synthes’ global job architecture and classification approach by helping ensure positions are assessed correctly, documented consistently, and kept current. The position contributes to sound workforce decisions, stronger compliance, and better data integrity, while working closely with HR and business partners across the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing and classifying roles in line with established job architecture rules and governance requirements.
• Analyze job information by examining job descriptions, reporting lines, and position requirements.
• Keep job classification information accurate and updated in HR systems and related tools.
• Work with HR, Talent, and Compensation teams to handle classification queries and apply guidelines consistently.
• Support audits, reviews, and data quality validation activities tied to job classifications.
• Review classification data to spot patterns, inconsistencies, and areas for improvement.
• Contribute to improvements in job documentation, classification workflows, and control processes.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Analytics, or another relevant subject is required.
• Advanced education or professional study in HR, compensation, or organizational design is an advantage.
• About 3–5 years of relevant experience in job classification, HR operations, compensation, or workforce analytics is expected.
• Ability to assess job content and apply structured evaluation methods.
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and commitment to data accuracy.
• Comfort managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a structured setting.
• Hands-on experience with HR systems and Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for explaining classification decisions.
• Experience in a global or matrixed organization is preferred.
• Knowledge of job architecture, grading structures, or compensation benchmarking is preferred.
• Experience with audits or compliance-focused HR work is preferred.
• Exposure to process improvement or operational optimization is preferred.
• Experience working with cross-functional HR stakeholders is preferred.
• English proficiency is required.
• Minimal travel is expected, with occasional domestic travel if needed.
• HR or compensation certifications, such as CIPD, are preferred but not mandatory.

Additional information

Johnson & Johnson has announced plans to separate its Orthopaedics business into a standalone company operating as DePuy Synthes. The separation is expected to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies where required, regulatory approvals, and other customary conditions. If hired, employment is expected to transfer to DePuy Synthes after the transaction closes, and future employment terms, programs, policies, and benefits would be governed by DePuy Synthes. Any planned changes would be shared at the appropriate time and in line with applicable consultation processes.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. It also seeks qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities under applicable law.

Applicants who need an accommodation during the interview process can request support through the company’s careers contact route for external applicants or through AskGS for internal employees.

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Job classification

This position is part of the Supply Chain Deliver function, under Transportation Services, and is categorized as a professional role.

Location

Ringaskiddy, County Cork, Ireland. The posting also references Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom as another location linked to the role.

Notes

English language proficiency is required. Travel is minimal, with only occasional domestic trips if necessary.