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
