Experienced Human Resources Leadership Development Programs
Founded in 2004, the Johnson & Johnson HR Leadership Development Program (HRLDP) builds business and leadership skills for emerging HR talent.
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In the course of our 20-year history, we have evolved a global footprint comprising two distinct tracks—Foundational and Experienced—based your level of experience. With the power of the world’s largest and most diversified healthcare products company behind you, Johnson & Johnson’s HRLDP will amplify your impact as a professional and enable you to positively impact the lives of people around the globe.
The program
A prescriptive two-year development journey designed to accelerate your growth, Johnson & Johnson’s HRLDP develops experienced professionals into HR leaders by providing differentiated opportunities for exposure, engagement and development. Johnson & Johnson’s HRLDP is consistently ranked as one of the top HR leadership development programs by MBA-Exchange.com.
Who we hire:
We have two tracks within our HRLDP, both providing a strong foundation to foster the innovation and growth needed to accelerate your development. We look for both undergrad and graduate students with previous experiences in HR or HR-related fields. Our ideal candidates have strategic mindsets, together with the ability to engage, lead and drive results across our global enterprise. They have learning curiosity, agility and resiliency—and the courage to meet the HR challenges of tomorrow.
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Experienced track
Ideal candidate:
- Graduate student completing MBA, master’s degree or Ph.D. with a focus in HR Management, Industrial-Organizational psychology, or any HR- or business-related discipline
- Five-plus years of prior full-time professional work experience is required (“full time” is defined as working 40 hours or more weekly on a continuous basis)
- Previous HR experience is preferred
- Geographically mobile for rotations and final placement in the full-time program
- Fluency in English is required, as well as fluency in the language of the country where the assignment is located (fluency in a second language preferred)
- Legal authorization to work in the country where the role is located
Our recruitment and selection process
Recruitment for both our full-time and summer internship opportunities runs annually from August to March. Those who participate in our HRLDP summer internship program and perform strongly will be considered for a full-time position as part of the HRLDP after completion of their degree.
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Life at J&J
Working with Johnson & Johnson isn’t just any job. It’s an invitation to align your career with transformational breakthroughs in health. Because we’re driven by a passion to achieve the best version of health for everyone, everywhere—and existing barriers aren’t going to break themselves.
Get to know our talent
Being a part of the Foundational HRLDP is one of the best career decisions I have made as a young professional.
Navigating through different assignments was challenging, but through the support of leaders who prioritized my development and being a part of a global cohort rich with diverse perspectives, I was able to develop the business-critical skills necessary to thrive. The program equipped me with invaluable experiences that have set me up for long-term success as an HR professional.
Being a part of the E-HRLDP has been an extraordinary experience.
The program allowed me to make a meaningful impact on the business. While in the program, I covered different roles in the organization in a short time, either developing the talent strategy for a business unit or leading strategic projects. It has been a great opportunity to advance my career and to build an internal network with colleagues around the globe.
The HR Leadership Development Program gave me different perspectives.
I met great people across the globe while expanding my global mindset and learning from different cultures. It was an unique learning journey to try new roles and to build a diverse portfolio of experiences.
The program launched my career in abundant and unexpected ways.
The HRLDP enabled me to engage deeply across a multitude of HR functions, while providing me the exposure and the platform to build my brand as leader and discover my passions as an HR professional.
Breakthrough awards and recognition
We are proud of the recognitions we’ve received as they demonstrate, year after year, how we embody our mission and vision. Here is a sample of our recent accolades.
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Early Talent Awards winner - Recognized for launching early careers to new heights.
Top 100 Internship Programs
Winner 2021
Top 40 list for Most Attractive Employers by students - Ireland
Top Companies for Graduates to Work For 2021
Top 80 list for Most Attractive Employers - UK
By students
Working Mothers 100 Best companies
Top 10 - 2021
Top in Industry Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
By engineering students
#16 Johnson & Johnson
By engineering and IT students
#26 Johnson & Johnson
By business students
Top Company for Graduates to Work for 2022-23
Top Company for Graduates to Work for 2022-23
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Top Company for Graduates to Work for 2022-23
Consumer Goods & FMCG
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