Warner Santiago

Lawyer | Employee & Labor Relations | Employee Experience & Engagement | Culture, Inclusion & Talent Strategy

Role
Global Director - De & i Business Partner for Talent Strategy at Takeda
Location
Boston, MA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Warner Santiago

I’m a lawyer and people leader working at the intersection of employee and labor relations, employee experience and engagement, culture, inclusion, and talent strategy. My work focuses on helping organizations navigate complex, high-stakes workplace issues with fairness, consistency, and sound judgment, while actively shaping cultures grounded in trust, accountability, and belonging.I bring deep experience advising leaders on employee relations matters, internal investigations, labor and employment risk, and compliance-driven decision-making, often in global, highly regulated environments and in moments where the stakes are reputational, legal, and human. I approach this work through an inclusive culture and employee experience lens, designing clear, credible processes that reinforce expectations, support employees, and strengthen long-term organizational health.Fluent in English and Spanish, I’m an effective communicator across diverse cultural, regional, and organizational contexts, with a strong ability to adapt messaging and approach to different audiences. This experience deeply informs how I show up in practice. I’m known for a steady, thoughtful presence in moments of ambiguity and conflict, and for translating legal and regulatory requirements into practical, human-centered practices that leaders and employees alike can understand, rely on, and believe in.

Experience

  1. Global Director - De & i Business Partner for Talent Strategy

    Takeda

    Aug 2024 — Present · Cambridge, MA, US

Education

  • Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law

    Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

  • Harvard University

    Master of Education (Ed.M.), Specialized Studies in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

  • American University Washington College of Law

    Master of Laws (LL.M.), International Legal Studies

  • University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science; Minor in International Relations

  • Columbia University

    Master of Science (M.S.), Negotiation & Conflict Resolution

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