Job Description

Takeda Business Solutions (TBS) is a newly formed function within Takeda with the objective of enabling Takeda’s business strategy, delivering simplification and cost reduction, improving service and providing a trans-formation engine for continuous improvement for Takeda. ‘Building and Delivering Simplified and Innovative Solutions’ is our overarching vision with Patients at the center of all that we do.

Act as the Functional lead for Workday run-state and oversee multiple functional workstreams

Provide direction, mentoring and guidance to HCM analysts and Sr. Analysts

Act in a consultative role to offer business solutions and understand stakeholder expectations

Be the escalation point for critical functional production issues

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Own Workday run-state and production support activities - Compensation and Talent

Lead a team of HCM business  and configuration analysts

Lead process design and configuration activities including business analysis, process mapping, writing business & functional requirements, configuration documents, test plans and test cases

Own configuration and implementation of Workday fixes, enhancements and change requests

Lead process and functional discussions while collaborating with HRBPs, HR COEIs, technical and development teams and other members of the Global HCM Operations team

Ensure the appropriate development and execution of SOX compliance and controls

Pro-actively manage escalations and project risks

Lead and manage bi-annual Workday releases including identifying impacts and enhancements, directing regression testing and configuring required and optional features

Act as the escalation point of contact for system issues and requests.

Engages HR and other departments (e.g. finance, payroll, IT, legal, etc.) to understand current and future demands and ensure that HR is prepared to integrate with and support their initiatives, projects, and programs.

Focus on identifying trends, determining root cause of problems, predicting future implications and determining solutions to drive effective business decisions.

Ensure work is performed according to defined processes and within Service Level Agreements, and maintain appropriate back-up resources to support service delivery.

Accountable for managing employee lifecycle of all team members

Own Engagement, Performance Reviews, Development Plans, and employee relations issues for direct reports. Provide ongoing coaching/feedback and functional guidance as needed.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Advanced educational degree or equivalent experience

7+ years  of experience in corporate HRIS or HRIT or HCM Operations Management including data, platform, and systems management

Experience with HR Information Management systems such as Workday required

Experience managing cross functional global projects and stakeholders

People management required

Project management experience preferred

WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:

401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan

Tuition reimbursement Company match of charitable contributions

Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings

Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days

Community Outreach Programs