People Experience Partner, Employee Relations APAC & MEA

IND - 2028 Takeda Innovations India Private Limited; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Innovations India Private Limited in Bengaluru seeks a People Experience Partner, Employee Relations for APAC & MEA to advise on complex employee relations matters and support a fair, inclusive workplace. The role requires collaboration with HR, PLR, Legal, leaders, and employees to uphold policy and manage sensitive cases.

The position is hybrid, with a minimum of 10 in-office days per month and 2–3 days on-site per week, emphasizing discretion, confidentiality, and strong stakeholder

Qualifications

• Significant employee relations or labor relations experience within applicable region (multi-country) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations principles, performance management, and HR policies.
• Ability to interpret policies with local legal requirements and cultural nuances.
• Experience managing complex workplace complaints and providing policy-based recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex employee relations matters, including complaints and disputes.
• Collaborate with People & Labor Relations and Escalations teams as needed.
• Provide guidance to employees and leaders on employee relations matters.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies through clear communication.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor relations

HR policies

Conflict resolution

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Job description

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

Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism - Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance - and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people's lives - including your own.

Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.