Recruitment

• Full-Cycle Engineering Recruitment: Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for product engineers, from defining talent requirements with technical stakeholders to candidate closing and offer management
• Direct Sourcing & Global Recruitment: Formulate and execute proactive direct sourcing strategies to attract top-tier tech talent, both domestically and globally (including candidates residing overseas)
• Data-Driven Process Optimization: Analyze ATS pipeline metrics, sourcing ROI, and funnel conversion rates to continuously optimize hiring strategies and operational efficiency
• Stakeholder Alignment & Advisory: Partner closely with Engineering Leads to define role personas, design objective evaluation rubrics, and deliver interviewer training
• Recruitment Marketing & Events: Collaborate on employer branding initiatives, technical meetups, and hiring events to enhance PayPay’s presence in the tech market

Tech Recruiter

• Manage end-to-end sourcing activities for mid-career and early-career IT and consulting talent in Japan (e.g., software engineers, infrastructure/cloud engineers, SAP/ERP consultants, project managers)
• Conduct IT talent research using LinkedIn, BizReach, OpenWork, social media, and other sourcing channels
• Plan and execute direct sourcing strategies aligned with hiring needs across various IT functions
• Utilize AI tools to create effective outreach messages and improve candidate response rates
• Build and maintain long-term talent pools and candidate relationships for future hiring needs
• Partner with Hiring Managers to understand technical requirements, skill sets, experience areas, and project backgrounds
• Conduct initial candidate screening and recommend qualified candidates to Recruiters
• Manage and analyze recruitment data (e.g., Workday reporting and sourcing channel effectiveness)
• Support employer branding initiatives for IT hiring (e.g., tech events, virtual recruiting events, campaigns)
• Research and share insights on Japan’s IT talent market, technology trends, and competitor activities

Talent Acquisition – Sourcer

• Lead the design and execution of Recursive's hiring strategy in alignment with business growth objectives.
• Partner with the Director of Corporate Development and leadership team to forecast hiring needs and build a rolling resourcing plan.
• Define and continuously refine sourcing strategies, channel mix, and employer branding initiatives to attract high-calibre talent.
• Develop and maintain a talent pipeline for critical and recurring roles across technical, commercial, and corporate functions.
• Advise on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitive intelligence to keep Recursive's hiring approach sharp.
• Own the full recruitment lifecycle for all open roles — from job brief through to offer acceptance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for hiring managers, ensuring a consistent, high-quality experience at every stage.
• Coordinate interview processes, scorecards, and feedback loops across all stakeholders with precision and speed.
• Manage relationships with external recruitment partners, agencies, and job platforms where applicable.
• Ensure all candidate communications, documentation, and processes are handled professionally and in a timely manner.
• Maintain an up-to-date view of headcount needs, open roles, and hiring progress across the organisation.
• Work with team leads and hiring managers to translate business plans into clearly defined role requirements and timelines.
• Identify resourcing risks early and propose solutions to keep hiring on track.
• Support visa and work permit processes for international hires in collaboration with relevant internal and external parties.
• Track, analyse, and report on key recruitment metrics including time-to-hire, pipeline health, source effectiveness, and offer acceptance rates.
• Continuously evaluate and adopt new tools, technologies, and approaches to improve the efficiency and quality of talent acquisition.
• Build and document scalable hiring processes that can grow with the company.
• Drive structured onboarding coordination to ensure new hires are set up for success from day one.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with all hiring managers — acting as a strategic partner, not just a coordinator.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Corporate Development, Finance, and team leads on headcount planning and approval workflows.
• Represent Recursive's culture, values, and employer brand authentically throughout every candidate interaction.

Senior Talent Acquisition

• Consult with and influence hiring managers, and other key stakeholders to develop strategic hiring plans
• Facilitate intake meetings to establish a clear understanding of position requirements
• In partnership with hiring managers, develop strategies for sourcing candidates
• Educate stakeholders on various aspects related to recruiting
• Drive communication with hiring managers and interview teams
• Act as primary communication point with candidates to provide a positive candidate experience
• Manage end to end strategic and delivery of Sourcing & Recruiting

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner – Officer

• Own and drive end-to-end sourcing and recruitment for all openings across APAC
• Act as the primary regional point of contact for external recruitment agencies and search vendors
• Design and execute a scalable, creative employer branding strategy
• Establish a robust internal referral culture across APAC
• Work closely with international talent teams and stakeholders across global time zones

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