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Head of Human Resources

Jakarta, Jakarta Special Capital Region
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  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Level: Senior
  • Travel: Minimal (if any)

Takeda has been translating science into breakthrough medicines for 240 years. Every step of the way, our teams have worked together to tackle some of the most challenging problems in drug discovery and development. Today, we’re a driving force behind innovative therapies that make a lasting difference to millions of patients around the world.

In R&D, all of our history and potential comes together in an environment that welcomes diversity of thought and amplifies every voice. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll play a key role in bringing our rich pipeline of products forward to help patients. Come join a team that’s earned trust for more than two centuries, and find out how advancing transformative therapies at Takeda will shape your bright future.

Job ID R0129964 Date posted 03/10/2025 Location Jakarta, Jakarta Special Capital Region

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Job Description

Job Title: Head of Human Resources

Location: Indonesia, Jakarta

About the role: 

  • As a strategic business partner to General Manager and entire Leadership Team, and part of company level decision making
  • Establishes, promotes, directs, and manages the overall provision of Human Resources strategy, services, policies, and programs for the entire company to ensure that company will provide an exceptional people experiences.
  • This role will take the lead in identifying, evaluating and resolving employee relations and work performance issues within the organization to facilitate communication and uplift organizational capabilities.

How you will contribute: 

Strategic Planning

  • Responsible for the strategic planning of the Human Resources function. Develops organization strategies by identifying and researching human resources issues, contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to organization strategic thinking and direction, establishing human resources objectives in line with organizational objectives
  • Work in close partnership with the LOC Leadership Team (LT) to ensure overall alignment of workforce planning. This includes correct budgeting and investment on talent development.
  • Plan for potential workforce scenarios based on the business’ long-range plans. Conduct an assessment of workforce gaps and identify opportunities to proactively build the talent pipeline.

Business partnering and HR Operations

  • As a Human Resources Business Partner with the ultimate accountability for the function to ensure that all Global HR initiates are well implemented in the country as well as to provide the highest level of advice and recommendations to the executive teams and all stakeholders. 
  • In close coordination's with respective HR global functions to ensure the seamless implementation of  HR operations included but not limited to Talent Management from Talent acquisition to Talent development and retention, Organization Development, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Wellness, Industrial Relation, Human Resources Systems, and Human Resources Policies.
  • Ensures that all HR Operations practices are well implemented along with establishment of harmonize working environment in regard to develop Employer Value Proposition.
  • Responsible to the HR Operations financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements, trends, and variances; aligning monetary resources; developing action plans; measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances.
  • Work more closely with the organization's leaders in order to add value in key business decisions. Should be commercially aware and able to accurately anticipate, as well as tackle business challenges.

Organizational Effectiveness and Culture

  • Utilize data and predictive analytics to identify organizational effectiveness opportunities and to measure the impact of efforts.
  • Design and implement formal or informal initiatives to improve the performance of the organization. Ensure actions taken are aligned to Takeda core values and culture.
  • Partner with the LT in creating a diverse and inclusive culture and work environment that encourages employee engagement and inspires performance excellence.
  • To be the drivers of performance improvement. Leads the people transformation and act as key advisors to the Leadership team to influence positive change in the business environment

Employee Relations and Wellbeing

  • Take a lead to ensure that cross-functional teamwork is in place by promoting and getting involve in some cross-functional projects. This will include to increase the level of costumer service and change-agent mindset.
  • To be a consultant, coach, and counselor related to leadership and people issues
  • Develops and maintains the mutual relationship with government authority
  • To be a point of contact for both employees and management of the organization. Able to form a close liaison with the business leaders to deliver customized and forward-looking solutions.

What you bring to Takeda: 

  • Bachelor degree of relevant discipline
  • More than 15 years of HR experiences with minimum 5 years at senior leadership role of Multinational corporation
  • Thorough knowledge of human resource management principles and best practices
  • Excellent knowledge of employment legislation and regulations
  • A business acumen partnered with attention to the human element
  • Knowledge of data analysis and reporting
  • Excellent organizational and leadership skills
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Diligent and firm with high ethical standards
  • Having similar industry background will be preferred
  • Fluent in English both spoken and written.

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

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, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

IDN - JAKARTA - HEAD OFFICE

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
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During my 20-year journey here, I’ve been fully supported by my colleagues, and I can’t say enough about our rich internal talent and the long-standing values that drive our decisions as we work to develop important medicines for the patients we serve.

Doug Coffman - Head, R&D Asset Transition & Integration Office, R&D Regional & Business Operations

When making any type of decision, the first thing we ask is 'how will this impact patients?’ Ultimately, we’re laser focused on the best interests of the patient, and I truly believe we follow through on that.

Meredith Culp - VP, Head of Neuroscience Therapeutic Area Strategy & Operations and Head of Global Development Integration Office

Our culture and shared values make us like a family here at Takeda. It doesn't feel like work when you're doing something you love with people you love, and when your outcome is really fantastic.

Alison Handley, Head, Center for External Innovation

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What we believe in

Our values of Takeda-ism are Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance, with Integrity as the core. These are brought to life through actions based on Patient, Trust, Reputation and Business, in that order.

Our belief in putting people first extends beyond our patients — it includes their families and communities, as well as our Takeda colleagues and their families.

We are committed to embracing our differences, valuing different perspectives, and fostering a culture of respect, inclusiveness and empowerment.

Our embedded Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) strategy enables us to attract and retain exceptional talent, drives innovation, and helps address systemic inequalities in our communities.

  • Integrity

  • Fairness

  • Honesty

  • Perseverance

Working at Takeda

  • Inclusion

    Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as a vital contributor to our global team.
  • Collaboration

    A strong, borderless team, we strive together towards our priorities and inspiring mission.
  • Innovation

    Bold initiatives, continuous improvement, and creativity are at the heart of how we bring scientific breakthroughs from the lab to patients.
  • Top Workplace

    Recognized for our culture and way of working, we’re one of only 17 companies to receive Top Global Employer® status for 2024.
  • Work-Life

    Our people-first mission extends beyond patients to include their families, communities, and our own Takeda family.
  • Empowerment

    Through trust and respect, you will have genuine support from leaders, managers, and colleagues to do your best work.

We're Steadfast In Our Commitment to Four Key Imperatives

Patient


Responsibly translate science into highly innovative medicines and accelerate access to improve lives worldwide.

People


Create an exceptional people experience.

Planet


Protect our planet.

Data & Digital


Transform Takeda into the most trusted, data-driven, outcomes-based biopharmaceutical company.

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Jakarta, Jakarta Special Capital Region


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