Talent Acquisition Specialist (Japanese speaking)

Job Description

We currently have an opportunity available for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Sydney office on a 6 month fixed term contract basis with the view to extend. This contract is available for commencement in May-June 2024. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be joining our growing company to manage the flow of candidates through the recruitment process and assist with talent sourcing and selection. We are looking for motivated individuals with recruiting experience, from sourcing and attracting candidates to interviewing and hiring great employees. A successful recruiter will collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team and department managers on a regular basis and proactively identify future hiring needs. *Visa sponsorship is NOT available at this time*

What You'll Do:

• Manage the recruitment process including reviewing applicants, sourcing, scheduling and conducting initial recruiter phone interviews for both inbound and sourced candidates.
• Creatively source candidates from multiple channels including referrals, research, networking events, universities, etc. for roles.
• Build and maintain pipelines and databases of qualified candidates by prospecting on a daily basis.
• Effectively handle scheduling phone interviews and on site interviews for assigned roles.
• Provide superior candidate experience throughout the hiring cycle with timely and respectful follow ups to candidates and attention to detail in written and verbal communication.
• Optimize and maintain job postings and candidate pipelines within the Applicant Tracking System (Lever).
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team on various recruiting projects, process improvements and other administrative tasks.
• Support HR as needed to ensure a smooth transition from candidate to new hire.
• Any other tasks that may be assigned to help the company meet its goals.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2 years of recruitment experience either in-house or for a recruitment agency
• Previous experience recruiting Finance/Accounting backgrounds is strongly preferred
• Business professional English skills, Fluency in Japanese required
• Proficient in understanding the labor market dynamics in Japan, including trends, regulations and recruitment practices
• Experience in identifying and engaging with top talent in Japan through various channels including job boards, social media platforms and professional networks
• Proven track record of effectively sourcing and attracting diverse talent pools in the Japanese market
• Highly energetic, positive, and enthusiastic team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Self-starter with a high level of initiative and strong sense of ownership and urgency, organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multi-task and function in a fast-paced environment, often with changing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and G Suite
• Experience with Lever or similar ATS

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