Bachelor’s degree in business, management, human resources or related field (or equivalent experience)
Significant recruiting experience, with demonstrated successes in a corporate, RPO or agency setting
Proven experience in end-to-end recruitment
Background in recruiting for life sciences or pharmaceutical industry preferred
Strong stakeholder management skills with ability to partner effectively with hiring managers
English and Japanese (JLPT N1 or business-level proficiency)
Familiarity with recruitment technologies such as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and social media tools
Knowledge of common Human Resources principles, practices and metrics related to talent acquisition
Work location: Tokyo, Japan (Hybrid setup)
Work hours: Regular, day shift
Responsibilities
Lead detailed intake meetings with hiring managers to determine position specifications, providing relevant market data and recommendations
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and departments to develop and manage recruitment marketing and sourcing strategies
Evaluate candidate profiles against position requirements and deliver strong candidate slates, while building talent pipelines
Keep candidates engaged throughout the process with timely updates on their progress
Partner with hiring leaders to determine offer details, using market data and compensation guidelines to support recommendations
Mentor Recruiters and other team members
Act as a brand ambassador for the client, focusing on delivering exceptional talent while providing proactive and timely communication on the status of the search
Provide consultative direction and industry expertise to hiring leaders