New Role: Senior Sourcing Specialist for 5 or more years of experience to join our team in Japan.

Are you a strategic and experienced Senior Sourcing Specialist with a passion for leveraging data and market insights? Our client is looking for a highly skilled professional to join a world-class talent acquisition team and help us stay ahead of the curve by identifying top talent.

Our Client

Worldwide technology leader that has been securely connecting the world for more than 40 years. Revolutionizing how organizations connect and protect in the AI era. Their purpose is to create a more connected and inclusive future for everyone, and leverage industry-leading, AI-powered solutions and services to help our partners and customers innovate, enhance productivity, and strengthen digital resilience.

You will:

• Utilize market research and insights to understand talent landscapes, competitor strategies, and industry trends, providing strategic guidance to recruitment partners and/or hiring managers.
• Develop and execute innovative and proactive sourcing strategies to attract passive candidates, including direct sourcing, networking, social media engagement, and talent mapping.
• Build and maintain a strong proactive talent pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs, leveraging market insights to anticipate talent shortages and proactively address recruitment challenges.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand talent requirements and develop tailored sourcing approaches to meet their needs effectively.
• Stay informed about market trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in talent acquisition, and share relevant insights and recommendations with the recruitment team.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior sourcing team members, sharing best practices and helping to develop their sourcing capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Over 5 years of experience in recruitment sourcing, talent acquisition, or related roles, with a focus on leveraging market insights to drive sourcing strategies.
• Demonstrated expertise in market research and analysis, with a strong understanding of talent landscapes, competitor movements, and industry trends.
• Proven track record of successfully sourcing and attracting top talent through innovative and outside the box proactive sourcing methods.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners.
• Required Full Professional Japanese (N1 or above) and strong English speaking knowledge.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data-driven decision-making, with the ability to interpret sourcing metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a proactive and results-oriented approach to sourcing and recruitment.
• Proficiency in using sourcing tools and platforms, including Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), social media platforms, and other sourcing technologies.

We are seeking a strategic thinker who is results-oriented and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply for this visible and impactful role.