Talent Acquisition Senior Manager

Talent Acquisition Senior Manager

Reports to: Head of Human Resources Japan

Key Expectations for the Role:

A Talent Acquisition Expert: You will build a robust TA foundation and implement seamless recruitment processes to ensure operational excellence in Japan.

A Cost Owner: You will manage recruitment costs strategically exploring costeffective options maximizing resources and making the process more efficient at a lower cost.

A Change Agent: Embracing innovation and rethinking TA priorities you will introduce new concepts and develop sourcing strategies to meet the companys growth needs.

A Team Collaborator: Collaboration is keyyou will work closely with colleagues from various departments locations and teams while respecting individuality and boundaries within the HR community.

A Brand Advocate: You will promote the company as a desirable employer crafting and enhancing employer branding in Japan to stand out in the competitive talent market.

Responsibilities:

1. Recruitment Excellence
   • Execute talent acquisition strategies to attract top talent.
   • Partner with the Head of HR to define a suitable sourcing model and establish a recruitment roadmap including resources channels costs KPIs and initiatives while building inhouse recruitment capabilities.
   • Develop and formalize the recruitment lifecycle including sourcing pipeline development interviewing and offer management ensuring an efficient and positive candidate experience.
   • Maintain relationships with external talent sources (e.g. search firms RPO vendors job boards) and optimize RPO vendor performance including regular performance reviews and contract management.
   • Stay informed about local labor market trends in compensation mobility and hiring practices to remain competitive.
   • Collaborate with HR Business Partners to enhance managers ability to screen and evaluate candidates.
   • Monitor and improve recruitment metrics to reduce cycle times improve network use (e.g. referrals) and reduce hiring costs.
   • Manage initiatives such as employee referral programs and new graduate hiring.
   • Provide training to hiring managers and HR Business Partners on interviewing and candidate assessment.
   • Promote employer branding through social media and local job boards.
2. Recruitment Budget & Cost
   • Oversee the recruitment budget and regularly monitor expenses.
   • Identify opportunities for cost savings particularly through direct sourcing methods.
   • Coordinate with finance to ensure accurate booking of costs.
3. Corporate Recruitment
   • Manage the endtoend recruitment process including job definition posting sourcing screening interviewing and offer negotiation.
   • Ensure a candidatecentric hiring process with timely feedback and ongoing dialogue.
   • Serve as the main point of contact for recruitment matters with hiring managers and HR Business Partners.
   • Collaborate with HR Business Partners to streamline onboarding and enhance employee experiences.
   • Participate in special recruitment initiatives and projects.
4. Retail Frontline Recruitment and Staffing Services
   • Oversee onsite recruiters for regular employee hiring.
   • Manage agency worker recruitment including agency screening fee negotiation and contract management.
   • Build strong relationships and trust with retail leadership and hiring managers.

Education Experience and Profile:

• Education: Bachelors degree required.
• Experience: 8 years of recruitment experience with a focus on inhouse recruitment in fastpaced environments preferably in the retail or luxury industry.
• Skills:
  • Strong collaboration and team orientation.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills comfortable interfacing with all levels.
  • High level of trust credibility and adaptability in a matrix organization.
  • Ability to work autonomously and handle ambiguity.
  • Flexible and able to manage shifting priorities.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Proficiency in webbased ATS (Workday experience is a plus).

Remote Work :

No