Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner

1. Japan Integration, Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• • Lead talent acquisition integration initiatives for Japan, ensuring alignment with regional and global TA standards.
  • Act as the primary TA partner to Japan business stakeholders, building trusted relationships with senior leadership, hiring managers, and HRBPs.
  • Manage vendor relationships, performance, and compliance within Japan; oversee Preferred Vendor List (PSL) adherence, contract governance, and vendor optimization.
  • Navigate complex stakeholder landscapes to ensure seamless delivery and cultural alignment.

2. APAC TA Project Lead & Support — Policy, Process & Branding

• • Lead and support APAC-wide TA projects, including policy harmonization, process standardization, and employer branding initiatives.
  • Drive continuous improvement of recruitment workflows to enhance candidate experience, efficiency, and compliance across markets.
  • Partner with global TA leadership to localize and implement best practices, ensuring consistency while respecting market nuances.
  • Champion employer branding across APAC to strengthen talent attraction and market positioning.

3. Asia Early Talent Programs (ELP, FLP) & China Campus Recruitment

• • Design, execute, and oversee Asia Early Talent Programs, including Early Leadership Programs (ELP) and Future Leadership Programs (FLP).
  • Lead China Campus recruitment strategy and execution, building strong university partnerships and pipelining top graduate talent.
  • Develop program frameworks, engagement strategies, and retention pathways for early-career talent across the region.
  • Collaborate with business leaders and L&D to ensure early talent programs align with succession planning and workforce strategy.

4. TA Technology & Business Intelligence

• • Serve as the regional subject matter expert for TA technology platforms (ATS, CRM, sourcing tools, and analytics dashboards).
  • Drive adoption, optimization, and troubleshooting of TA systems across APAC markets.
  • Develop and maintain TA Business Intelligence (BI) reporting, providing actionable insights on hiring metrics, pipeline health, time-to-fill, and source effectiveness to inform decision-making.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage automation and AI to enhance recruitment efficiency.

5. APAC Cost Tracking & Payment Process Governance

• • Oversee TA cost tracking, budget governance, and payment processes across Japan, China, Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan (HMT), Thailand, Vietnam, and Australia.
  • Ensure accurate tracking of agency spend, job board investments, vendor invoices, and recruitment-related expenses.
  • Partner with Finance, Supply Chain, and Compliance to maintain audit-ready documentation and adherence to procurement policies.
  • Drive cost optimization initiatives while maintaining quality of hire and service delivery.

Qualifications & Experience

• • 8+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, with at least 5 years in a multinational company environment handling APAC markets
  • Regional Expertise: Demonstrated experience managing TA operations or stakeholder relationships in Japan; familiarity with China, HMT, Southeast Asia, and Australia markets is highly preferred.
  • Program Management: Proven track record leading cross-border projects, early talent programs, and campus recruitment at scale.
  • Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Strong negotiation, influence, and relationship management skills; experience with PSL governance and vendor compliance.
  • Technology & Data: Hands-on experience with ATS/HRIS platforms and TA analytics; ability to translate data into strategic insights.
  • Financial Acumen: Experience managing recruitment budgets, cost tracking, and payment processes in a multinational environment.
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional Asian language skills (e.g., Japanese, Mandarin) are a strong advantage.
  • Proficiency with ATS/CRM platforms (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Ariba ) and recruitment analytics tools
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

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