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
