Foundational 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.
HEADING
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 and the ability to engage, lead and drive results across a global enterprise. In addition to curiosity, agility and resiliency, they have the courage to meet the HR challenges of tomorrow.
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Foundational track
Ideal candidate:
- Students completing a bachelor’s or graduate degree with a focus in business, HR management, industrial/organizational psychology, or other HR-related disciplines
- Minimum of six months of full-time professional work experience is required
- HR experience preferred, but not required
- Geographically mobile for rotations and final placement of 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
- 3 rotations, 2 years, 1 global network
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.
A winning workplace for students and new graduates
Ready to join a team where you can grow your career and make an impact? Here are a few of the ways our employees and leading career experts consistently recognize J&J as one of the best places to work for innovators and people early in their careers.
- World’s Most Admired Companies 2026 – Fortune magazine
- Best Workplaces for Innovators 2025 – Fast Company
- Best Brands for Social Impact 2025 – Forbes magazine
- AIQ 50 “The companies leading the way in AI” 2025 – Fortune magazine
- Early Talent Awards 2025 – Handshake
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