Talent Acquisition Lead | Drive Hiring Strategy in Japan

Client Details

Description

• Lead end-to-end recruitment activities across Japan
• Partner closely with hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and business leaders to understand workforce needs
• Develop and execute effective sourcing and hiring strategies
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from talent attraction through onboarding
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical business functions
• Deliver an excellent candidate experience throughout the hiring process
• Act as a trusted recruitment advisor, providing market intelligence and hiring recommendations
• Influence hiring decisions within a matrix organisation
• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies and external vendors
• Support employer branding and talent attraction initiatives in the local market
• Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring programmes and regional talent acquisition projects
• Drive process improvements and recruitment best practices
• Monitor recruitment KPIs, hiring effectiveness, and talent market trends
• Ensure compliance with local labour regulations and internal policies

Job Offer

• Salary up to 1,300万円 depending on experience
• Opportunity to lead Talent Acquisition activities for Japan
• High visibility with regional and senior stakeholders
• Broad ownership across recruitment strategy and delivery
• Hybrid working model in Tokyo (minimum three days in the office)
• International and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to contribute to business growth and long-term workforce planning

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Claire Bao on +81 3 6627 6074.

• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment in a corporate Talent Acquisition environment
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders
• Experience partnering with business functions in a fast-paced, matrixed organisation
• Proven direct sourcing and talent pipeline development capability
• Strong analytical mindset with experience using recruitment metrics and market insights
• Knowledge of recruitment compliance and employment practices in Japan
• Semiconductor, industrial, manufacturing, or technology sector exposure is advantageous but not essential
• Native or business-level Japanese and business-level English communication skills