People Experience Partner, Employee Relations APAC & MEA

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Bengaluru; Ibrido; INR 1.500.000 - 2.100.000; Tempo pieno

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Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. is seeking a People Experience Partner, Employee Relations for APAC & MEA. You will advise on complex employee relations issues, work closely with PLR, Legal, and leadership to assess concerns, ensure policy compliance, and maintain confidential case records.

This hybrid role requires 2–3 office days per week and at least 10 days in-office per month in Bengaluru. You will influence stakeholders, resolve disputes, and help foster a fair, inclusive, high-performing work

Competenze

• Extensive experience in employee and labor relations within multi-country regions.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and company policies.
• Proven ability to handle complex workplace complaints with evidence-based recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communications, with high confidentiality.

Mansioni

• Advise on complex employee relations matters, including complaints and disputes.
• Collaborate with People & Labor Relations, Legal, and leaders to assess concerns.
• Guide employees and leaders on ER matters and policy application.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and company policies.
• Maintain confidential case documentation and records retention.
• Support consistent global and local employment practices across jurisdictions.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and psychologically safe work environment.
• Build trusted stakeholder partnerships and influence without authority.

Conoscenze

Employee relations

Labor relations

Employment law

Policy interpretation

Conflict resolution

Policy knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication

Integrity

Strumenti

Workday

ServiceNow

HR Acuity

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Job Description

About the role:
The People Experience Partner, Employee Relations - APAC & MEA provides expert guidance on employee relations matters and helps foster a fair, respectful, inclusive, and high-performing work environment within the specified region. This role partners across Human Resources, including People & Labor Relations (PLR), and with Legal, people leaders, employees, and other stakeholders to assess workplace concerns, manage complaints, mitigate risk, and support consistent application of company policies and practices in accordance with local laws.

The role requires sound judgment, discretion, strong consultation skills, and the ability to navigate sensitive and complex situations while maintaining confidentiality and trust.

This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of 10 in-office days per month. Employees are required to work from the office 2-3 days per week.

How you will contribute:

• Partner closely with HR colleagues to advise on and resolve more complex employee relations matters, including complaints, grievances, and disputes

• Close collaboration with the People & Labor Relations team, which may include escalations

• Provide guidance to employees and leaders on employee relations matters

• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies through effective communication and policy knowledge

• Maintain accurate, confidential case documentation and ensure appropriate records are retained in accordance with company requirements

• Support the consistent application of global and local policies, procedures, and employment practices, recognizing applicable country and jurisdictional requirements

• Contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and psychologically safe work environment

• Build trusted partnerships with stakeholders

Required Skills:

• Significant employee relations, labor relations, employment law, or related HR Partnering experience within applicable region (multi-country) needed

• Strong knowledge of employee relations principles, performance management, workplace conduct, conflict resolution, and HR policies

• Ability to interpret and apply policies consistently while recognizing local legal requirements and cultural nuances

• Demonstrated experience managing complex workplace complaints and providing recommendations based on facts, policy, and applicable employment requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to identify themes and recommend preventive actions

• Expertly manages conflict resolution in highly complex situations, providing guidance and recommendations for improvement

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple sensitive matters, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines

• Capable of handling complex situations and advising others, performing advanced risk mitigation tasks, and making recommendations for complex situations

• Ability to influence others without direct authority and coach others on influencing skills

• Applies advanced decision-making skills to complex situations, provides recommendations, and mentors others in decision-making processes

• Proven track record of strong cross-functional stakeholder management

• Has a high level of integrity, confidentiality, professionalism, and emotional intelligence

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

• English and local language required

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Other desired skills:

• Additional languages a plus

• Systems experience in Workday, ServiceNow, and/or HR Acuity a plus

• Experience in a global and matrixed organization a plus

• Pharmaceutical Industry experience a plus

Locations

IND - Bengaluru

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time