Recruiter

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
  
  

• 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