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Sr Director, Recruiting (Japan)

Tokyo, Japan

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We're one of the Best Workplaces in Japan* .... and for good reason.

Since 2000, we've been growing our presence in Japan - with 5 offices today across Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and our satellite office in Shirahama. On any given day, you'll find us driving our customers' success, supporting our local Equality Groups, like Outforce and Salesforce Women's Network, and blazing new trails in AI-first technology.

So, if you're ready to build your future, inspire the future of business, and shape the future of Japan (and the world!) - then we're glad you're here. Welcome to Salesforce, the Customer Company, inspiring the future of business with our CRM + AI + Data + Trust. Leading with our core values, we help companies across every industry blaze new trails and connect with customers in a whole new way. And, we empower you to be a Trailblazer, too - driving your performance and career growth, charting new paths, and improving the state of the world.

This has taken our company to great heights, including being ranked by Fortune as one of the "Most Admired Companies in the World" and one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" eleven years in a row, and named "Innovator of the Decade" and one of the "World's Most Innovative Companies" eight years in a row by Forbes.

If you believe in business as the greatest platform for change and in companies doing well and doing good- you've come to the right place.

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Creates a strong sense of team unity and engagement by building Recruiting Leadership and Recruiter capability (business acumen, partnering & influencing skills)
  • Creates and executes a strong recruitment strategy to effectively achieve aggressive quarterly and yearly hiring goals through accurate forecasting and strong leadership.
  • Partners closely with the Japan and Korea business leaders and key stakeholders such as HR Business Partners, Strategy, and Finance; viewed as a trusted and valuable partner by the team and client groups.
  • Be a Recruiting Region leader partnering closely with Recruiting partners such as Recruiting Coordinators, FutureForce, Talent Attraction, Recruitment Marketing and Executive Recruiting to deliver a simplified go-to-market experience for business leaders and hiring managers
  • Supports career development plans for their team and is committed to the success and growth of his/her team.
  • Owns weekly business and quarterly reporting on business and team hiring goals.
  • Participates in and drives projects and initiatives to streamline processes & make a strong impact on both their own team and overall recruiting org

Experience/Skills Required:

  • Spoken and written fluency in both Japanese and English is a requirement
  • 5+ years experience in a recruiting leadership role, managing a team of Recruiting Managers, and experience partnering with senior executives, preferably within technology recruiting
  • 15+ years recruiting experience with a strong track record of meeting and exceeding team and individual hiring targets while staying focused on exceptional candidate experience and client management.
  • Strong business acumen and ability to build relationships and understand the needs of the business.
  • Results-driven individual with communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
  • Strong operational experience in reporting and data analysis to drive strategy and achieve quarterly hiring goals.
  • Experience in managing large, business critical initiatives proven to impact the overall business
  • Excellent influencing and communication skills with the ability to present data to key Executives, establishing credibility and building trust with team and client groups.
  • Proven success leading, motivating and inspiring a seasoned team to achieve great results.
  • Ability to analyze and leverage data to accurately forecast and help the team drive effective recruitment strategies.

Check out a tour of our office: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIwW7OkXiOo

Salesforce Japan Empowers Women to Build Thriving Career: https://salesforce.smh.re/3V30

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Client-provided location(s): Tokyo, Japan
Job ID: Salesforce-JR247083
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns

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