Talent Acquisition Lead

Job Description This is a high-impact Talent Acquisition position responsible for leading recruitment activities across Japan within a global advanced manufacturing organisation. The role combines hands-on hiring delivery, stakeholder management, employer branding, and talent strategy to support business growth. Description * Lead end-to-end recruitment activities across Japan * Partner closely with hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and business leaders to understand workforce needs * Develop and execute effective sourcing and hiring strategies * Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from talent attraction through onboarding * Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical business functions * Deliver an excellent candidate experience throughout the hiring process * Act as a trusted recruitment advisor, providing market intelligence and hiring recommendations * Influence hiring decisions within a matrix organisation * Manage relationships with recruitment agencies and external vendors * Support employer branding and talent attraction initiatives in the local market * Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring programmes and regional talent acquisition projects * Drive process improvements and recruitment best practices * Monitor recruitment KPIs, hiring effectiveness, and talent market trends * Ensure compliance with local labour regulations and internal policies Profile * Experience managing full-cycle recruitment in a corporate Talent Acquisition environment * Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders * Experience partnering with business functions in a fast-paced, matrixed organisation * Proven direct sourcing and talent pipeline development capability * Strong analytical mindset with experience using recruitment metrics and market insights * Knowledge of recruitment compliance and employment practices in Japan * Semiconductor, industrial, manufacturing, or technology sector exposure is advantageous but not essential * Native or business-level Japanese and business-level English communication skills Job Offer * Salary up to 1,300万円 depending on experience * Opportunity to lead Talent Acquisition activities for Japan * High visibility with regional and senior stakeholders * Broad ownership across recruitment strategy and delivery * Hybrid working model in Tokyo (minimum three days in the office) * International and collaborative working environment * Opportunity to contribute to business growth and long-term workforce planning