About the job 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 cost-effective 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:
- 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 in-house 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.
- 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.
- Corporate Recruitment
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job definition, posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
- Ensure a candidate-centric 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.
- Retail Frontline Recruitment and Staffing Services
- Oversee on-site 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: Bachelor's degree required.
- Experience: 8+ years of recruitment experience with a focus on in-house recruitment in fast-paced 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 web-based ATS (Workday experience is a plus).