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I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.\nJob Description\nOBJECTIVES / PURPOSE\nThe Global Total Rewards Program Specialist is responsible for the effective execution, administration, and analysis of Takeda’s global Total Rewards programs, operating within established governance frameworks and financial controls.\nThe role supports global Compensation, Equity, Benefits, and Total Rewards financial operations through disciplined process execution, data integrity, financial analysis, and vendor coordination. Each role carries a defined primary discipline while operating within a shared global operating model to ensure consistency, compliance, and operational excellence across Takeda.\nKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (GLOBAL - ALL ROLES)\nExecute complex, global Total Rewards operational processes within defined governance frameworks.\nSupport annual cycles, recurring programs, and ad hoc initiatives across assigned discipline(s).\nEnsure accuracy, completeness, and control of data across Workday and third-party systems.\nPrepare standard and ad hoc reporting, analysis, reconciliations, and management materials.\nPartner with Global COEs, HR, Finance, TBS, and external vendors to ensure timely execution.\nIdentify operational risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities; support remediation.\nMaintain documentation, runbooks, and audit-ready process materials.\nSupport internal and external audits, compliance reviews, and governance requirements.\nDISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES\nA. Global Compensation - Operations & Reporting\nSupport annual global compensation planning cycles, including data preparation, validation, and reporting.\nAdminister compensation structures in Workday (job families, job codes, grades, compensation plans).\nProduce recurring and ad hoc compensation reports for leadership, HR, and governance needs.\nSupport global recognition program administration.\nEnsure governance, data integrity, and documentation across compensation processes.\nRequired: Workday experience in compensation administration and reporting\nB. Global Equity - Plan Administration\nProvide day-to-day operational support for Takeda’s global equity plans.\nCoordinate with equity administrators to support grants, vesting, transactions, and participant activity.\nSupport data integration, reconciliation, and reporting across equity platforms and Workday.\nAssist with audit, compliance, and control activities.\nMaintain operational documentation and process controls.\nRequired: Equity operations experience (EquatePlus / Computershare); Workday a plus\nC. Global Benefits - Pension & Retirement Oversight\nSupport governance and oversight of global pension and retirement programs.\nPartner with external administrators, actuaries, and internal Finance stakeholders.\nReview financial data related to funding, costs, and liabilities.\nSupport audit, compliance, and committee materials.\nMaintain documentation supporting benefit governance and controls.\nRequired: Strong financial acumen; prior pension or retirement plan experience\nD. 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