Talent Acquisition Executive – GEM Japan

Talent Acquisition Executive – GEM Japan

LOCATION: Tokyo – Japan

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition – Japan Market to lead recruitment activities and support GEM’s hiring needs in Japan. The ideal candidate has strong sourcing skills, a good understanding of the Japanese talent market, and the ability to manage end-to-end recruitment independently.

  • Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for GEM’s hiring needs in Japan, covering technical and non-technical positions.
  • Partner with hiring managers to define hiring requirements, develop sourcing strategies, and deliver qualified candidates.
  • Proactively source, screen, and engage candidates through LinkedIn, Japanese job boards, referrals, and professional networks.
  • Build and maintain talent pipelines to support current and future recruitment needs.
  • Research the Japanese labor market, including talent availability, salary benchmarks, hiring trends, and candidate expectations.
  • Monitor recruitment progress and continuously improve sourcing strategies, hiring efficiency, and candidate experience.
  • Ensure a smooth recruitment process and compliance with internal policies and relevant employment regulations.

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • 1–2+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment, preferably in IT, technology, or international recruitment environments.
  • Experience handling the full-cycle recruitment process and independently managing assigned vacancies.
  • Hands-on experience with candidate sourcing through LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean Search, Japanese job boards, and other recruitment platforms.
  • Good understanding of recruitment practices and the talent landscape in Japan.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently, take ownership of recruitment targets, and manage multiple hiring priorities.
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and a results-oriented approach.
  • Experience recruiting for the Japanese market is highly preferred.
  • Japanese language proficiency (JLPT N2+).
  • Experience in IT/Tech recruitment, particularly for software engineering and IT outsourcing positions, is a plus.

BENEFITS

  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Probation salary is 100% of official salary
  • 13th-month salary and performance review twice a year
  • Bonus for special occasions each year (Labor Day, National Day, Solar New Year, Lunar New Year)
  • Health Care Insurance
  • Social, health and unemployment Insurance following Government policy
  • Enjoy company summer trips and other team-building activities held monthly and quarterly
  • Work five days per week with check-in time
  • Professional, creative and dynamic working environment

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