Global Talent Acquisition Enablement Lead, Americas

Takeda Pharmaceutical

Lexington, MA

About the role:

Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join Takeda as a the Global Talent Acquisition Enablement Lead, Americas at the Senior Manager level in Lexington, MA. Reporting to the Head of Global Talent Acquisition Enablement, and as a key member of the Global Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence & Innovation (TA COEI), this individual will be responsible for fostering connectivity across the Americans region (North America & South America) for the Talent Acquisition community. This includes increasing organizational performance, process optimization, training and effective decision making. Will partner with embedded Talent Acquisition teams and cross-functional partners including Benefits, Compensation, Global Mobility, HR Business Technology, Legal, PAG (People Advisory Group) and Procurement.

How you will contribute:

• Lead Regional TA Enablement for the Americas region including facilitation of regional TA Community of Practice (CoP) meetings, TA training, process and governance, local and regional TA audits, Workday and TA technology stack updates and problem solving, reporting and general TA operational needs.

• Collaborate in the upkeep and maintenance of the TA Resource Hub site.

• Responsible for ongoing updates to the Dynamic Interview guide including translations and ensuring regional adoption.

• Responsible for accurate records and reports of TA activities and metrics to identify areas for improvement.

• Act as a liaison for key stakeholders to ensure a positive recruitment experience for candidates (internal & external), hiring managers, interview team members and TA.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and country employment laws.

• Continuously look to improve the recruitment process by identifying inefficiencies and recommending and implementing solutions.

• Train recruiters and hiring managers on best practices, processes, and tools for compliant and best-in-class recruiting.

• Accountable for leading regional and global key TA Enablement projects by establishing a charter, identifying team members, monitoring progress towards goals, ensuring follow-through on the part of relevant stakeholders and vendors, and sustaining momentum needed to drive these initiatives to successful launch.

• Engage, build, and cultivate strong connectivity across Talent Acquisition teams.

• Serve as a liaison between TA teams and cross-functional partners regarding TA Enablement strategic planning, project updates, meetings, and proposals.

• Manage indirect resources to support projects and programs.

• Will also provide cross-functional coverage to the EMEA and APAC regions, as needed

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• 6+ years of experience in TA / HR; direct experience in TA Ops / HR Ops strongly preferred.

• Ability to lead through ambiguity while operating in a global, dynamic environment.

• Demonstrated consultation skills with all levels of leadership across the organization, including expertise in cross-functional collaboration and partnership.

• Ability to think and act strategically while continually maintaining focus on delivering operational excellence.

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to retain and convey information to multiple stakeholders in a concise, effective, and time-sensitive manner.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks with concurrent deadlines.

• Digitally savvy

• Excellent organization and attention to detail skills

• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Must work independently and be personally motivated.

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.

This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.