Tokyo Talent Acquisition Manager

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The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to lead recruitment across multiple functions and business units in Japan. This role is responsible for developing and executing hiring strategies that attract, engage, and secure top talent while building robust talent pipelines to meet current and future business needs. As a trusted talent advisor, you will partner closely with business leaders, hiring managers, HR colleagues, and external partners to deliver exceptional recruitment outcomes. The position combines hands-on recruitment execution, stakeholder management, market intelligence, and talent strategy within a global, highly collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities · Lead end-to-end recruitment activities across multiple functions, business units, and organizational levels. · Develop and execute effective hiring strategies in partnership with hiring managers and business leaders. · Source and engage talent through direct sourcing, employee referrals, networking, social media platforms, agency partnerships, and internal mobility programs. · Build and maintain strong talent pipelines while delivering an exceptional candidate experience. · Serve as a trusted talent acquisition advisor to internal stakeholders. · Manage external recruitment agencies and supplier relationships. · Provide market intelligence, talent trends, and compensation insights to support hiring decisions. · Leverage recruitment metrics and data analytics to drive continuous improvement and hiring effectiveness. · Support local, regional, and global Talent Acquisition initiatives and projects. · Coach and mentor team members, where applicable. Requirements · Native-level Japanese proficiency and business-level English proficiency or above. · Minimum of 5 years of progressive recruitment experience gained within an agency, in-house, RPO, or a combination of these environments. · Proven experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle across multiple functions and business units. · Demonstrated success in sourcing and hiring high-caliber talent in competitive markets. · Strong ability to operate effectively within a complex matrix organization and thrive in a fast-paced environment. · In-depth knowledge of the Japanese recruitment market and talent landscape. · Sound understanding of Japanese employment laws, recruitment regulations, labor market practices, and compliance requirements. · Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills. · Demonstrated Kaizen mindset and strong problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to continuously improve recruitment processes and implement effective, data-driven solutions. · Familiarity with ATS, MicroSoft applications, and any AI tools . · Bachelor’s degree or higher. Ref. code: 580085 Posted on: Oct 20, 2026 Experience Level: Experienced Professionals Contract Type: Permanent Location: Tokyo, JP Brand: Capgemini Professional Community: Human Resources Apply now » Apply Now Start applying with LinkedIn Please wait... Find similar jobs: All rights reserved by Capgemini. Copyright © 2025 Cookie Consent Manager When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer. Required Cookies These cookies are required to use this website and can't be turned off. Required Cookies Required Cookies Provider Description Enabled SAP as service provider We use the following session cookies, which are all required to enable the website to function: "route" is used for session stickiness "careerSiteCompanyId" is used to send the request to the correct data center "JSESSIONID" is placed on the visitor's device during the session so the server can identify the visitor "Load balancer cookie" (actual cookie name may vary) prevents a visitor from bouncing from one instance to another Cookies from provider SAPasserviceprovider are required and cannot be turned off Advertising Cookies These cookies serve ads that are relevant to your interests. You may freely choose to accept or decline these cookies at any time. Note that certain functionality that these third parties make available may be impacted if you do not accept these cookies. Consent to all Advertising Cookies Advertising Cookies Provider Description Enabled LinkedIn LinkedIn is an employment-oriented social networking service. We use the Apply with LinkedIn feature to allow you to apply for jobs using your LinkedIn profile. Opting out of LinkedIn cookies will disable your ability to use Apply with LinkedIn. Cookie Policy Cookie Table Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions Consent to cookies from provider LinkedIn