Regional Pag Lead Amea

**_ OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE _**

Global Portfolio Division is a newly formed business within Takeda, brought together to position Takeda’s future success by growing our global brands - through lifecycle management, geographic expansion and market penetration - as well as supporting continued growth of our late-stage pipeline and driving best-in-class launches.

Across the GPD HR Organisation there will continue to be HR Business Leaders, HR Partners, Talent Acquisition and Learning and Development teams supporting GPD Business Units and Strategic Global Functions. The roles at a GPD level will **enable** the entire GPD HR Organisation to work together **more efficiently **and **effectively**; **eliminating duplication** and **making it easier** for People Managers and Employees to work with HR.

The Multi Country PAG Function reporting within the GPD Organisation is enterprise focused, dedicated to supporting all employees, leaders and business units within the geographies we are aligned to across the key organizations capabilities of business transformation, Labour Relations, Employee Relations, HR Governance & HR Policy and Policy Framework.

Takeda is seeking a Regional PAG Lead AMEA ( Asia Middle East and Africa) to support all business divisions & employees in AMEA on defined PAG Accountabilities. Supporting a complex & disparate legislative & employee relations landscape this role will need to be culturally astute to support different, work environments & languages across our 5000 employees in over 30 countries

The appointee will be part of the Multi Country Pag Leadership team. Leading the AMEA PAG Team, the role will deliver solutions that have the employee at the heart of its and will drive significant change systemically and systematically in how we manage ER / LR. The role will build our HR Policies at both a regional and country level ensuring the right governance, policies and procedures are in place. This role will be responsible for the execution of employee and labor relations strategies impacting AMEA employees, contractors and consultant that improve our employee experience and engagement in addition to delivering on our business change agenda.

The position is responsible for providing direct & consultative support and management of complex employee relations and investigation cases to employees and managers in partnership with local HR Partners, HRBL, Ethics & Compliance and Legal as appropriate.

**_ ACCOUNTABILITIES_**

**Employee Relations**

Work closely with the Multi Country Employee Relations team ensure a positive labor relations climate is maintained within AMEA.

Provide guidance to connect business and employee relations with Takeda’s Business strategy and local HR/Business strategy to drive exceptional employee experience.

Provide counsel to HRBL and HRP on complex employee relations issues, proposing fair, consistent and timely resolution while ensuring legal compliance and evaluating the risk to the Company.

Investigate complex (escalated) cases, particularly involving senior managers or where the risks are potentially significant, co-ordinating Ethics & Compliance and Legal on those matters as appropriate.

Lead creation and delivery of processes, tools and trainings related to employee relations including on matters of labor negotiation (written answers prior to negotiation, info on wage negotiation) and coaching to management and Labour Relations and Employee Relations Team.

Strengthen our People Experience Strategy to mitigate investigations and case management by driving and harmonized ER & LR people initiatives and annual processes.

Creation of Standard Employee-Related Investigations Policies & Process in collaboration with Labour Relations and Employee Relations Team.

Maintain up to date knowledge of EU Regulations, Country labour law and precedent tribunal cases.

Create ER case management framework and process such as Performance improvement counseling, Employee investigations, Involuntary termination documentation, Disciplinary and RIF documentation

Responsible for ER dashboard action plans for Region and achievement of KPIS

**Labor relations**

In line with the Global Labour Relations Strategy establish regional and Local Labor Relations Framework.

Creation and roll out of Local Education Materials for HR and Business Leaders on Labor Relations.

Attend and influence the make-up of External Enterprise Agreements (e.g., UN Compact, membership in Global Industrial Relations Network, etc.) in collaboration with Labour Relations and Employee Relations Teams.

Work closely with the Labour Relations team to ensure positive labor relations is maintained in the countries. Ensure HRPs are aware of consultation requirements and act accordingly

Implement Labor relations strategy for the region that include activities such as

Implementation of changes to labor agreements

Facilitate bargains, contribute and be involved into global LR initiatives and activities

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