Talent Sourcer, Japan

Overview

Step into a role where your ideas spark innovation and your impact is felt every day. Come be a part of the Talent Sourcing team for Australia New Zealand, Japan and Korea, you will help shape how Microsoft identifies, engages, and secures exceptional talent for the Japan market. As a Talent Sourcer - Japan, you will focus on building a sustainable sourcing and talent pipeline engine across Engineering and customer-facing businesses, working across levels, partnering on very senior hiring, and becoming a go-to expert for a critical area of the business.

In this role, you use your understanding of the Japan talent market and strong data analysis skills to design and execute sourcing strategies, experiment with artificial intelligence tools, and create insights that influence hiring decisions. You will collaborate closely with partners across Asia, including opportunities to support adjacent markets when needed, and you will grow your expertise by solving complex talent problems in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Your work will contribute directly to landing high-impact talent that advances Microsoft’s competitiveness and strategic priorities -- offering significant scope for career growth and meaningful influence.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

Use market insights and channel data to develop and execute sourcing strategies that build differentiated talent pipelines for priority roles in Japan, especially across Engineering and customer-facing businesses.

Identify, engage, and nurture passive and active candidates for immediate and future hiring needs, building strong relationships with talent communities and becoming a trusted point of contact for key talent segments.

Analyze talent market trends and hiring data to create reports and recommendations that inform hiring plans, influence stakeholders, and optimize sourcing approaches for short- and near-term business needs.

Partner with hiring managers and stakeholders to understand business priorities, define talent needs, and drive end-to-end hiring plans that balance speed, quality, and long-term workforce goals.

Maintain high standards of operational excellence, compliance, and data stewardship by accurately documenting candidate information, adhering to regulatory and privacy requirements, and using recruiting platforms and tools responsibly.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years talent acquisition experience (e.g., recruiting, sourcing), HR experience, or industry experience related to role
• OR equivalent experience.
• Fluency in Japanese and business-level English.
• Proficient with a data-driven approach to recruiting, using talent insights, hiring data & competitor analysis to drive impactful hiring outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Korean language fluency is a plus.
• Demonstrated success in building long-term candidate pipeline and leveraging talent networks/communities.
• Deep understanding of Japan's talent market and recruiting landscape, with experience advising senior leaders on workforce planning and hiring strategy.
• Strong interest or prior experience in leveraging AI and technology in augmenting recruiting workflows, process improvements and/or scaling hiring programs.
• 必須要件
• 学士号を有し、かつタレントアクイジション（例：リクルーティング、ソーシング）、人事、または本職務に関連する業界において4年以上の経験を有する方
• または、同等の経験を有する方
• 日本語に堪能で、ビジネスレベルの英語力を有する方
• データドリブンな採用アプローチに精通し、タレントインサイト、採用データ、競合分析を活用してインパクトのある採用成果を生み出せる方
• 歓迎要件
• 韓国語に堪能であれば尚可
• 長期的な候補者パイプラインの構築、およびタレントネットワーク／コミュニティの活用において実績をお持ちの方
• 日本の人材市場および採用環境を深く理解し、シニアリーダーに対して要員計画や採用戦略について助言した経験をお持ちの方

AIやテクノロジーを活用した採用業務の強化、プロセス改善、または採用プログラムの拡大に強い関心をお持ちの方、もしくはその経験をお持ちの方

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

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