Talent Acquisition Specialist

Summary

Join Centric Software as a Talent Acquisition Specialist based in Japan, supporting the company's People & Culture activities across the APAC region. This role involves managing recruitment, building relationships with hiring managers, and handling various HR operations. You will leverage diverse sourcing methods to identify and attract top talent, ensuring a successful match between candidates and positions. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in international recruitment, particularly within Japan and the APAC region, and a strong understanding of local labor laws. Centric offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for remote work and professional development within a collaborative and flexible environment.

Requirements

• BA degree, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years in Human Resources
• 5+ years in recruitment business; IT related experience is a plus
• Solid knowledge of Japan HR policies
• Ability to competently converse in English
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A self-starter who is resilient and confident in their approach

Responsibilities

• Fill roles with creativity, persistence, and strong phone skills
• Identify successful candidates and match them with the right position
• Find and close ideal candidates using postings, LinkedIn, networking, resume databases, and external sourcing
• Work with hiring managers to create job descriptions, discuss candidate feedback, and adjust the search accordingly
• Manage vendor relationships and make decisions about their use in conjunction with management
• Recruit for Japan and the extensive APAC region
• Fill both IT professional service and go-to-market roles
• Work as a trusted partner to Human Resources and Hiring Managers, knowing when and what questions to ask and when to take initiative
• Create reports to track progress and work in rapidly growing companies
• Maintain detailed knowledge of applicable local labor laws and regulatory requirements
• Perform other HR operation and administration duties (15% of day-to-day work)

Preferred Qualifications

Other languages including Mandarin, Korean

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities
• Varied and challenging work which allows you to continually learn and develop
• Opportunity to work remotely with a dedicated and motivated team
• A remote work environment built on collaboration, flexibility, and respect