Talent Acquisition Specialist (Japanese)

TL;DR

Talent Acquisition Specialist (HR/Recruitment): Managing the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for Japan-based positions with an accent on sourcing top talent and partnering with senior leadership. Focus on navigating the Japanese domestic job market, conducting bilingual interviews, and optimizing candidate pipelines.

Location: In-office role based in Tokyo, Japan

Company

A global leader in business intelligence delivering strategic insight and business development guidance through high-level summits, conferences, and corporate event programmes.

What you will do

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for Japan-based roles from requisition through onboarding.
• Partner with the CEO and Managing Director to develop recruitment strategies and deliver high-quality pipelines.
• Source and assess candidates using local Japanese platforms (DODA, Mynavi, etc.) and networking.
• Conduct candidate interviews in both Japanese and English.
• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies, job boards, and external talent partners.
• Track recruitment metrics and provide market intelligence and recommendations to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Near-native Japanese language proficiency (C2).
• Business-level English proficiency (B2).
• Minimum 3 years of in-house Talent Acquisition or Recruitment experience.
• Proven experience recruiting within the Japanese domestic market.
• Hands-on experience using Japanese recruitment platforms like DODA, Mynavi, or en .
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Nice to have

• Experience recruiting within a multinational or international organization.
• Experience recruiting for sales, business development, marketing, or corporate functions.
• Knowledge of employer branding and talent attraction strategies.
• Understanding of talent market trends and workforce planning within Japan.

Culture & Benefits

• Ownership of Talent Acquisition activities for the Japan business.
• Direct partnership with senior business leaders.
• Access to global Learning Management System (LMS) and mentorship programmes.
• Exposure to international projects and cross-regional collaboration.
• Career progression opportunities within a global organisation.