Talent Acquisition Manager - Tech Recruitment | Tokyo

Are you an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager with a strong background in technology recruitment, engineering hiring, and recruitment team leadership?

Join a well-established, rapidly growing global fintech company in Tokyo and take a leading role in building high-performing teams across Japan and international markets.

As a Talent Acquisition Manager, you will oversee end-to-end recruitment, technical talent acquisition, high-volume hiring, and recruitment strategy development, with a particular focus on engineering and technology professionals.

You will lead and develop a talent acquisition team, collaborate closely with senior business leaders and global stakeholders, and implement scalable recruitment processes that support continued business growth.

This position combines strategic talent acquisition leadership with hands-on recruitment execution, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced recruitment professional who enjoys delivering results in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

You will also play a key role in strengthening the company's employer brand, optimizing recruitment performance, and building sustainable talent pipelines.

Based in Tokyo, this opportunity offers the chance to advance your career in Talent Acquisition Management, Technical Recruitment, HR Leadership, and Global Hiring within the fintech industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition Strategy: Develop and execute recruitment strategies aligned with business growth objectives, workforce planning, and hiring priorities across Japan and international markets.
• End-to-End Recruitment Management: Lead the full recruitment lifecycle, including talent sourcing, candidate screening, interview coordination, selection, offer management, and hiring process optimization.
• Engineering & Technology Recruitment: Drive hiring initiatives for software engineering, IT, technology, and other technical positions, ensuring access to high-quality talent in competitive markets.
• Recruitment Team Leadership: Manage, coach, and develop the talent acquisition team, setting clear performance expectations and supporting professional development.
• High-Volume Hiring: Oversee large-scale recruitment initiatives while maintaining hiring quality, operational efficiency, and a positive candidate experience.
• Talent Pipeline Development: Build scalable sourcing strategies and sustainable talent pipelines to support current and future recruitment needs.
• Business Stakeholder Partnership: Collaborate with hiring managers, senior business leaders, and HR stakeholders to understand workforce requirements and establish recruitment priorities.
• Global Recruitment Collaboration: Coordinate recruitment activities with international stakeholders and support cross-border hiring initiatives.
• Recruitment KPI Management: Monitor key recruitment metrics, evaluate hiring performance, and identify opportunities to improve sourcing effectiveness and recruitment efficiency.
• Recruitment Process Improvement: Standardize and optimize recruitment workflows, tools, and processes to support a growing business.
• Employer Branding: Strengthen the company's employer brand and talent market positioning to attract and engage high-caliber candidates.
• Candidate Experience: Ensure a professional, efficient, and engaging recruitment process that supports positive candidate relationships.
• Data-Driven Recruitment: Use recruitment data and market insights to evaluate hiring strategies, improve decision-making, and support business growth.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience:

• Proven professional experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Management, or In-House Recruiting, preferably within a technology-driven organization.
• Strong hands-on experience in engineering recruitment, IT recruitment, or technology talent acquisition.
• Demonstrated experience managing, coaching, or developing a recruitment team.
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes, from sourcing and candidate assessment through offer management.
• Practical experience supporting high-volume hiring or recruitment initiatives in a growing business.
• Exposure to international recruitment, cross-border hiring, or global talent acquisition operations.
• Ability to develop and implement effective recruitment strategies, sourcing approaches, and talent pipelines.
• Experience collaborating with hiring managers and senior business stakeholders on recruitment requirements.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent educational qualification.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with senior business leaders and hiring managers.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities, with a commitment to developing high-performing recruitment teams.
• Hands-on, proactive, and results-driven mindset, with the ability to balance strategic planning and recruitment execution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify recruitment challenges and improve hiring outcomes.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver recruitment targets in a fast-paced business environment.
• Adaptability and resilience when responding to changing business needs and evolving hiring requirements.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, particularly when managing multiple recruitment initiatives.
• Collaborative approach to working with global teams, HR colleagues, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Commitment to providing a high-quality candidate experience and maintaining professional recruitment standards.

Language Requirements:

• Japanese: Fluent level - required for recruitment activities, candidate engagement, hiring manager communication, and stakeholder management in Japan.
• English: Fluent level - required for collaboration with global stakeholders, international recruitment coordination, and communication across overseas teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Japanese and English are important for success in this bilingual role.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in talent acquisition, technical recruitment, or related recruitment functions.
• Previous experience as a Talent Acquisition Manager, Recruitment Manager, Talent Acquisition Lead, or Senior Technical Recruiter.
• Recruitment experience within the fintech, financial technology, financial services, software, or technology industries.
• Strong track record of hiring software engineers, IT professionals, and other specialized technology talent.
• Experience leading recruitment teams through periods of rapid business growth or organizational expansion.
• Experience designing scalable recruitment strategies for high-volume hiring and competitive technology talent markets.
• Familiarity with recruitment KPIs, hiring analytics, talent sourcing optimization, and data-driven recruitment practices.
• Experience supporting global recruitment initiatives and coordinating hiring across multiple countries or regions.
• Background in employer branding, candidate experience improvement, or recruitment process transformation.
• Experience partnering with senior leadership on workforce planning and strategic hiring priorities.

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and rapidly expanding fintech company operating in a dynamic, technology-driven financial services environment.

The organization combines financial services expertise with innovative technology to support its business growth and evolving customer needs.

With continued expansion across Japan and international markets, the company is focused on attracting and developing high-caliber talent, particularly within engineering, software development, and technology functions.

The business offers an energetic and collaborative working environment where talent acquisition plays an important role in supporting strategic growth.

Joining this organization provides the opportunity to contribute directly to business expansion while building a high-performing recruitment function within the fintech and financial technology industry.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Highly Competitive Compensation: Annual salary of ¥17M-¥20M, reflecting the strategic importance and leadership responsibilities of the role.
• Leadership Opportunity: Lead, coach, and develop a talent acquisition team while shaping recruitment performance and hiring strategies.
• Growing Fintech Business: Join a well-established company experiencing strong business growth and expanding recruitment needs.
• Strategic & Hands-On Role: Combine recruitment strategy development with direct involvement in engineering and technology hiring.
• Global Recruitment Exposure: Work with international stakeholders and contribute to recruitment initiatives across Japan and overseas markets.
• High-Impact Business Contribution: Play a key role in attracting the engineering and technology talent needed to support business growth.
• Recruitment Process Ownership: Drive improvements in sourcing strategies, recruitment workflows, talent pipelines, and candidate experience.
• Strong Work-Life Balance: Join an organization that values employee well-being and offers a supportive working environment.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Benefit from remote work and work-from-home options, subject to company policies.
• Casual Workplace Culture: Enjoy a professional yet relaxed working environment with casual dress arrangements.
• Competitive Benefits: Access a competitive compensation and benefits package within a growing international fintech organization.

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