By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.

Job Description

About the Role

The Associate Director, HR Partner will exemplify Takeda values and demonstrate exemplary leadership behaviors. As both a strategic business partner and operational leader, this role provides all-encompassing HR support to the Los Angeles site, driving HR initiatives and aligning people strategies with business objectives to enhance organizational effectiveness. The Associate Director, HR Partner will primarily be the HR Business Partner for heads of various functions, overseeing a workforce of 500+ employees in a 24/7 operation at the Los Angeles facility and Van Nuys Warehouse.

How You Will Contribute

• Oversee daily HR operations, ensuring efficient and compliant execution of HR processes.
• Coordinate with central HR teams for alignment and consistency in HR practices.
• Drive HR projects and initiatives aligned with Takeda’s strategic priorities.
• Monitor and analyze HR metrics to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Facilitate change management to support organizational transformation.
• Partner with Senior Leadership and Head of HR to create a talent roadmap aligned with organizational strategy.
• Support leaders in executing business strategy.
• Translate workforce needs into short-term hiring and development plans.
• Assess workforce gaps and proactively build the talent pipeline.
• Participate in the hiring process for key roles.
• Support leaders in building a strong leadership pipeline.
• Influence and support proactive leadership development within business processes.
• Facilitate identification of top talent.
• Partner with Senior Leaders on development plans for key talent.
• Champion new leadership development solutions relevant to business strategy.
• Collaborate with leaders to identify development opportunities for key talent across the organization.
• Enable leaders to effectively manage change.
• Anticipate the impact on people and the organization resulting from potential changes.
• Consult with leaders on minimizing disruption from change.
• Advise leaders on guiding their teams through organizational change.
• Stay aware of changes in business areas both internally and externally.
• Diagnose opportunities to improve organizational performance using tools like 360 feedback, surveys, and employee metrics.
• Design and implement initiatives to enhance performance.
• Ensure organizational actions align with desired culture.
• Partner with leaders to create a culture and environment fostering employee engagement and performance excellence.
• Use data and predictive analytics to identify opportunities and measure the impact of efforts.
• Ensure the integration of performance and reward practices.
• Provide business perspectives on reward/recognition programs to align with business strategy.
• Recommend tools, programs, and approaches for talent attraction, retention, and recognition.
• Advocate and educate on reward and recognition philosophies to ensure fairness and inspire performance.
• Assist leaders in executing the year-end compensation process, including employee calibration.
• Partner with Employee Relations (ER) and legal to understand trends in performance and employee relations issues, advising appropriate remediation.

What You Bring to Takeda

• Requires a Bachelors' degree, preferably in psychology, business or other human resources related field. 8+ years of related experience with 3+ in a management role.
• Previous Biotech, Pharma, or Mfg industry experience is a plus.
• PHR/SPHR