Job Description
OBJECTIVES / PURPOSE

The General 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.

The 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.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (GLOBAL – ALL ROLES)

Execute complex, global Total Rewards operational processes within defined governance frameworks.

Support annual cycles, recurring programs, and ad hoc initiatives across assigned discipline(s).

Ensure accuracy, completeness, and control of data across Workday and third‑party systems.

Prepare standard and ad hoc reporting, analysis, reconciliations, and management materials.

Partner with Global COEs, HR, Finance, TBS, and external vendors to ensure timely execution.

Identify operational risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities; support remediation.

Maintain documentation, runbooks, and audit‑ready process materials.

Support internal and external audits, compliance reviews, and governance requirements.

DISCIPLINE‑SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

A. Global Compensation – Operations & Reporting

Support annual global compensation planning cycles, including data preparation, validation, and reporting.





Administer compensation structures in Workday (job families, job codes, grades, compensation plans).

Produce recurring and ad hoc compensation reports for leadership, HR, and governance needs.

Support global recognition program administration.

Ensure governance, data integrity, and documentation across compensation processes.

Required: Workday experience in compensation administration and reporting

B. Global Equity – Plan Administration

Provide day‑to‑day operational support for Takeda’s global equity plans.

Coordinate with equity administrators to support grants, vesting, transactions, and participant activity.

Support data integration, reconciliation, and reporting across equity platforms and Workday.

Assist with audit, compliance, and control activities.

Maintain operational documentation and process controls.

Required: Equity operations experience (EquatePlus / Computershare); Workday a plus

C. Global Benefits – Pension & Retirement Oversight

Support governance and oversight of global pension and retirement programs.

Partner with external administrators, actuaries, and internal Finance stakeholders.

Review financial data related to funding, costs, and liabilities.





Support audit, compliance, and committee materials.

Maintain documentation supporting benefit governance and controls.

Required: Strong financial acumen; prior pension or retirement plan experience

D. Global Total Rewards – Financial Operations

Support annual budget planning, forecasts, and plan‑vs‑actual analysis.

Perform fringe calculations and allocations of centrally managed expenses.

Support master contracts, SOWs, and PO execution.

Manage monthly invoices, accruals, settlements, and year‑end reconciliations with TBS.

Maintain financial controls, tracking, and audit documentation.

Required: Strong financial acumen; experience with budget planning and expense management

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Human Resources, or related field

Typically 5+ years relevant experience (discipline‑specific)

Experience operating in a global, matrixed environment

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and execution skills

Advanced Excel; strong PowerPoint

High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities

Handles confidential information with discretion and integrity

LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS

Demonstrates Takeda Leadership Behaviors

Operates with accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement mindset

Takes ownership for outcomes and operational excellence

Locations
MEX - Santa Fe

Worker Type
Employee

Worker Sub-Type
Regular

Time Type
Full time

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📌 Global Total Rewards Program Specialist (Nezahualcóyotl)
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