A global technology-driven organization with a long history in Japan, known for innovation, stable operations, and a collaborative culture.
Japan has around 500–600 employees and continues to grow. The HR team operates in a friendly, supportive environment with a mix of global and Japanese practices.
English is used daily, and collaboration with global HR is an essential part of this role.
Location: Central Tokyo
Work Style: Hybrid (Approx. 2 days WFH, flexible hours, no core time)
This is a key Talent Acquisition Manager position responsible for Japan hiring across new graduate, mid-career, and temporary staff populations.
The TA Manager leads end-to-end recruitment while partnering closely with global HR, business leaders, and regional project teams.
You will also supervise one team member.
The company is preparing for increased hiring next year and is looking for someone who can bring structure, forward-thinking planning, and strong communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition
• Lead mid-career and new graduate hiring across Japan
• Manage internship recruitment and related programs
• Partner with global HR on hiring strategy, guidelines, and reporting
• Drive recruiting events, employer branding, and campus engagement
• Manage temporary staff hiring and relationships with agencies
• Oversee recruitment planning, coordination, and progress management for the TA team
HR Project Work
• Work closely with global TA on process improvements and upcoming HR tech initiatives, including potential AI-based hiring tools
• Maintain strong communication with global and regional HR stakeholders
• Participate in global and regional TA projects as a Japan representative
Business Partnership
• Collaborate with managers and HR colleagues to understand hiring needs and challenges
• Provide insights on market trends, process improvement, and candidate experience
• Support the business through timely and high-quality talent delivery
Talent Acquisition
• Lead mid-career and new graduate hiring across Japan
• Manage internship recruitment and related programs
• Partner with global HR on hiring strategy, guidelines, and reporting
• Drive recruiting events, employer branding, and campus engagement
• Manage temporary staff hiring and relationships with agencies
• Oversee recruitment planning, coordination, and progress management for the TA team
HR Project Work
• Work closely with global TA on process improvements and upcoming HR tech initiatives, including potential AI-based hiring tools
• Maintain strong communication with global and regional HR stakeholders
• Participate in global and regional TA projects as a Japan representative
Business Partnership
• Collaborate with managers and HR colleagues to understand hiring needs and challenges
• Provide insights on market trends, process improvement, and candidate experience
• Support the business through timely and high-quality talent delivery
Work Environment
• Hybrid work style with flexibility and no core time
• Office approximately 7 minutes from a major Tokyo station
• Friendly team culture, supportive management, and a collaborative HR group
• Strong partnership with global colleagues
• Stable business with long-term growth prospects
Compensation
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Annual bonus
• Full social insurance coverage
• Hybrid work and flextime
• Other standard corporate benefits
• Salary may stretch depending on management experience, but typically aligns with market rates for TA Managers in global firms
Ideal Candidate
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys recruiting in a global environment, wants to influence hiring strategy, and is motivated by improving candidate and hiring manager experience.
If you want to be part of a stable global company with strong growth plans next year, this is an excellent opportunity.
