We believe that sustainable growth requires the right talent – and we need YOU to find our new talented employees.
This is your chance to work with recruitment services and play a vital role in finding and securing the right talent in a successful international organisation with a strong employer brand.
Join the Talent Acquisition Team
We are looking for a highly motivated, results-oriented individual to join our global Talent Acquisition team. Reporting directly to the Talent Acquisition Delivery Manager, APAC and China, you will join a global team of experienced recruiters and get a fantastic opportunity to work and develop your skills in a truly global environment.
Talent Acquisition is part of our People and Organizational Growth (POG) organisation, which provides a single point of contact for all employees regarding HR-related issues. The aim is to provide quality, add value, and create global consistency in all HR-related processes. The Talent Acquisition value stream is a pivotal and successful part of our HR and covers recruitment and on- and off-boarding processes across the globe.
What is the job about?
Location is preferably Tokyo or Hamamatsu. Your primary task is to drive end-to-end recruitments, find the right candidates, and support Hiring Managers primarily in Japan – but also across the APAC region. You will collaborate with Hiring Managers to understand the business needs and define the recruitment plan and strategy for each vacancy - ensuring that high-quality is delivered on all recruitments.
Moreover, by utilising our first-class recruitment system and tools, you will handle the entire recruitment process to:
Collaborate with Hiring Managers to understand the business needs
Conduct Recruitment Planning Meetings to agree on a suitable strategy, set clear expectations on time frames, etc.
Prepare attractive Job Advertisements that align with Global guidelines
Full utilization of the Success Factors Recruitment system as per the Global process
Source active and passive candidates through a variety of tools, i.e., LinkedIn, DODA, MyNavi
Where required, maintain and establish vendor relationships and negotiate the best rates
Screen candidates against required skills and company-identified competencies via a range of methods, i.e., application questions/phone interviews
Manage stakeholder expectations through timely communication to Hiring Managers and Candidates
Provide the final shortlist of candidates to Hiring Managers promptly and schedule interviews accordingly
Facilitate the Cammio Video interview as required
Execute interviews together with Hiring Managers
Provide Salary Offers in close partnership with the Compensation and Benefits Management Team to adhere to global C&B policy
Visits other Grundfos Japan offices when required, i.e., Tokyo, Hamamatsu, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka, to meet face-to-face with stakeholders
If required, present and negotiate job offers to candidates, obtaining acceptance
What do you need to apply?
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience recruiting within an agency or a corporate environment, and knowledge of the Japanese job market, job boards, and vendors (a large manufacturing environment is strongly preferred)
Experience and ability in independently driving recruitment processes
Possess a great understanding of the relevant systems, local laws, and regulations when applying for the recruitment and HR area
Experience using an Applicant Tracking System, i.e., SuccessFactors, is an advantage
Creative approach and experience sourcing using a range of techniques- LinkedIn Recruiter experience desirable
Performing talent pool searches and productive talent interviewing
A native Japanese speaker with strong English communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to build trust and interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Experience working with a Recruitment candidate management system is desirable
Ability to handle confidential and personal information with the utmost integrity
Results-oriented approach and experience within a fast-paced environment
Confidence to encourage Hiring Managers to 'think outside the box
