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HR Business Partner

Mumbai, Maharashtra
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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 R0137736 Date posted 04/10/2025 Location Mumbai, Maharashtra

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Job Description

Job Title: HR Business Partner

Location: Mumbai, India

ROLE PURPOSE

The HR Business Partner will support key priorities within the forward-looking People Agenda aligned with the business objectives for a business unit in Takeda India. Incumbent will be champion of delivering an exceptional people experience. He/she will partner with Managers and employees to enable team and individual effective-ness. Manages escalated situations and establish feedback loops. Seamless implementation of cyclical HR processes.

The incumbent will report to Head of HR, India and will closely with regional Centers of Excellence and Innovation (COEIs), and Business Leaders to deploy and embed the Function’s respective “People” agenda in the areas of Employer Branding/EVP and TA Process Improvements, Campus Program, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, Annual Awards, Survey & Certifications, Digital Transformation and Learning and Development.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

As a HR Business Partner, the individual will be accountable for:

• Implementation of HR plans and strategies that support business priorities, design and deliver high impact solutions and monitor effectiveness for business units/ function supported.

• Translate workforce needs into short-term hiring and development plans. Work with the business leaders to ensure execution against the plans and achievement of desired outcomes.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for managers and employees for HR-related matters.

• Provide strategic HR advice on workforce planning, engagement, retention and coach people leaders in managing teams effectively.

• Work with managers to drive goal setting, quality conversations and year end summary and professional development for their respective team.

• Understand employee grievances and disputes, and partner with Ethics & Compliance and Legal teams to advise and initiate appropriate employee disciplinary actions.

• Liaise with Employment Legal team to ensure legal risks are fully considered and to ensure consistency of advice and guidance to supported teams.

• Partner with Talent Acquisition for selection assessments and offer approval where necessary.

In addition to the above, the individual will

• Support the organization in fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth by implementing and managing global comprehensive learning and development programs that enhance the skills, knowledge, and performance of employees.

• Develop and implement DEI&B strategies and programs that align with the company’s mission, values, and business objectives while understand the country’s needs.

• Lead efforts to create a culture of inclusion and belonging, fostering an environment where diverse perspectives are valued.

• Shape the employer branding roadmap that aligns with the company’s overall brand and business objectives and execute branding strategies in partnership with global and local teams.

• Analyze current talent acquisition practices; recommend and implement strategies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the talent acquisition process including candidate experience and Early Talent Programs.

• Be a Steward of employee experience - develop, deploy and champion best-in-class processes, frameworks and programs.

• Guide the organization’s participation in various external and internal surveys, analyzing survey feedback and translate trends/ insights into actionable plans

• Lead employee recognition and benefits programs for Takeda India.

• Participate/ Lead, execute and deploy HR projects and programs (both global and local) including HR Digital Transformation initiatives.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Master’s degree in a Human Resources from a premier Business School

• At least 6 years of HR experience as an HR Business Partner with complex and high growth organizations/ industries (preferably with a multinational company), multiple stakeholders (including matrix relationships) and multi-cultural environment

• Pharmaceutical or healthcare industry experience is not mandatory but will be an added advantage.

• Strong business acumen and judgment.

• Result oriented and able to develop plans/solutions and to deliver expected results even in ambiguous circumstances

• Analytical and problem-solving skills along with the ability to make timely and balanced decisions

• Excellent in business communication, negotiations and influencing skills with the ability to use a range of different approaches, to persuade others and to gain acceptance on proposals and decisions

• Collaborative team player and consensus builder - comfortable with multiple points of view yet can effectively lead a group to the best business decision, enables team to work collaboratively and have challenging discussions, strong networking skills who makes extra effort to meet with people, understand diverse perspectives, and effectively work together

• Self-motivated, self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team

ABOUT TAKEDA

At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world through leading innovation in medicine in our four core therapy areas of Oncology, Gastroenterology (GI), Rare Diseases and Neuroscience, plus Plasma-Derived Therapies (PDT) and Vaccines.

Discover more at www.takeda.com.

Locations

Mumbai, India

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.

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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.

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  • 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.
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    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


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