HR Business Leader, Takeda Business Solutions (TBS)

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Job Description

At Takeda, we are guided by our purpose of creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. Every corporate function plays a role in making sure we — as a Takeda team — can discover and deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet.

People join Takeda because they share in our purpose. And they stay because we’re committed to an inclusive, safe and empowering work environment that offers exceptional experiences and opportunities for everyone to pursue their own ambitions.

About the role:
The HRBL for TBS sets and drives a forward-looking global people agenda that enhances organizational capabilities, fosters engagement and belonging, and cultivates lifelong learning and talent development. As a trusted advisor to the TBS Leadership Team and a key contributor to Corporate Function HR, this role ensures an exceptional people experience by embedding strategic HR initiatives across geographies, elevating performance, and shaping a culture that aligns with Takeda’s values and mission.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
-    Deliver an exceptional employee experience within Takeda Business Solutions (TBS) that enables individuals to thrive and supports Takeda’s mission.
-    Champion a forward-looking global people agenda, enhancing organizational capabilities, engagement, learning, and talent development.
-    Serve as a strategic partner to the TBS Leadership Team, driving organizational effectiveness across mindset, process, role design, and KPIs.
-    Oversee global talent management processes including succession planning, performance management, and compensation.
-    Lead the design and deployment of talent and learning programs, maximizing global resources and fostering a culture of continuous growth.
-    Ensure competitive talent acquisition and total rewards practices aligned with functional needs.
-    Provide high-quality people insights to TBS LT and people leaders, enabling course correction and inspiring step-change solutions.
-    Manage escalated labor and employee relations cases with objectivity, consistency, compliance, and risk mitigation.
-    Cultivate strong partnerships across LOC/BU HRBLs, HR Business Partners, COEIs, People & Labor Relations, and other Business Excellence HR members, as well as Corporate Functions such as Finance, Ethics & Compliance, Communications, and Legal.
-    Contribute to Global HR, Global Finance, and Business Excellence HR strategies and initiatives. Lead and participate in projects, applying deep TBS knowledge and external best practices to co-create enterprise solutions.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:  
Education & Experience
-    Bachelor’s degree preferred, advanced degree nice to have
-    10+ years of HR experience with minimum 5 years of HR business partner experience.
-    Experience in top-tier consulting and/or supporting global business services/shared services functions is a plus.
-    Proven track record of driving business growth and leading transformation initiatives across complex global organizations.

Strategic & Business Acumen
-    Strategic enterprise thinker with a global, solutions-oriented mindset.
-    Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets effectively.
-    Ability to plan and execute strategies that align with business goals and adapt to changing environments.
-    Deep understanding of global business services and digital technologies, including AI and data analytics.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
-    Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas persuasively and craft compelling narratives.
-    Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and build strong relationships with stakeholders across geographies and functions.
-    Skilled in influencing at all levels of the organization

HR & Industry Expertise
-    Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire diverse, high-performing global teams.
-    Expertise in talent management, succession planning, performance management, and compensation.
-    Curious and up to date on current and emerging HR and shared services trends.
-    Solid understanding of global laws, government regulations, and labor relations frameworks.

Operational Excellence & Problem Solving
-    Strong analytical skills and a solutions-oriented mindset to navigate complex challenges.
-    Experience managing escalated labor and employee relations cases with sound judgment and compliance focus.

Empowering our people to shine:

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

Lodz, Poland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time