Recruiter, Japanese Speaker

Human Resources

We believe that sustainable growth requires the right talent – and we need YOU to find our new talented employees.

This is your chance to work with recruitment services and play a vital role in finding and securing the right talent in a successful international organisation with a strong employer brand.

Join the Talent Acquisition Team

We are looking for a highly motivated, results-oriented individual to join our global Talent Acquisition team. Reporting directly to the Talent Acquisition Delivery Manager, APAC and China, you will join a global team of experienced recruiters and get a fantastic opportunity to work and develop your skills in a truly global environment.

Talent Acquisition is part of our People and Organizational Growth (POG) organisation, which provides a single point of contact for all employees regarding HR-related issues. The aim is to provide quality, add value, and create global consistency in all HR-related processes. The Talent Acquisition value stream is a pivotal and successful part of our HR and covers recruitment and on- and off-boarding processes across the globe.

What is the job about?

Location is preferably Tokyo or Hamamatsu. Your primary task is to drive end-to-end recruitments, find the right candidates, and support Hiring Managers primarily in Japan – but also across the APAC region. You will collaborate with Hiring Managers to understand the business needs and define the recruitment plan and strategy for each vacancy - ensuring that high-quality is delivered on all recruitments.

Moreover, by utilising our first-class recruitment system and tools, you will handle the entire recruitment process to:

Collaborate with Hiring Managers to understand the business needs

Conduct Recruitment Planning Meetings to agree on a suitable strategy, set clear expectations on time frames, etc.

Prepare attractive Job Advertisements that align with Global guidelines

Full utilization of the Success Factors Recruitment system as per the Global process

Source active and passive candidates through a variety of tools, i.e., LinkedIn, DODA, MyNavi

Where required, maintain and establish vendor relationships and negotiate the best rates

Screen candidates against required skills and company-identified competencies via a range of methods, i.e., application questions/phone interviews

Manage stakeholder expectations through timely communication to Hiring Managers and Candidates

Provide the final shortlist of candidates to Hiring Managers promptly and schedule interviews accordingly

Facilitate the Cammio Video interview as required

Execute interviews together with Hiring Managers

Provide Salary Offers in close partnership with the Compensation and Benefits Management Team to adhere to global C&B policy

Visits other Grundfos Japan offices when required, i.e., Tokyo, Hamamatsu, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka, to meet face-to-face with stakeholders

If required, present and negotiate job offers to candidates, obtaining acceptance

What do you need to apply?

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience recruiting within an agency or a corporate environment, and knowledge of the Japanese job market, job boards, and vendors (a large manufacturing environment is strongly preferred)

Experience and ability in independently driving recruitment processes

Possess a great understanding of the relevant systems, local laws, and regulations when applying for the recruitment and HR area

Experience using an Applicant Tracking System, i.e., SuccessFactors, is an advantage

Creative approach and experience sourcing using a range of techniques- LinkedIn Recruiter experience desirable

Performing talent pool searches and productive talent interviewing

A native Japanese speaker with strong English communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to build trust and interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Experience working with a Recruitment candidate management system is desirable

Ability to handle confidential and personal information with the utmost integrity

Results-oriented approach and experience within a fast-paced environment

Confidence to encourage Hiring Managers to 'think outside the box

Workplace

Hybrid (office and home-working)

Job Location

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan | Pasig City, National Capital Region, Philippines | Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan

Contract Type

Full-Time

Employment Type

Regular