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Job Title: Talent Acquisition Partner

Location: Yokohama, Japan (Hybrid)

About the role

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner to join BSI’s APAC Talent Acquisition team, supporting hiring across Japan.

In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to the business, managing end-to-end recruitment activity and partnering with stakeholders to attract and hire high-calibre talent. You will play a key role in shaping hiring strategies, delivering against workforce plans, and strengthening BSI’s employer brand in the local market.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recruiter with strong direct sourcing capability and stakeholder management skills to operate in a fast-paced, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with hiring managers and HR to deliver end-to-end recruitment across a range of roles, including senior and business leadership positions.
Support strategic workforce planning, contributing to both short- and long-term hiring plans.
Lead sourcing activity using a range of channels including LinkedIn, job boards, networking, and direct headhunting.
Build and maintain talent pipelines aligned to future hiring needs.
Advise stakeholders on effective attraction strategies, market insights, and hiring approaches.
Lead recruitment campaign kick-offs and guide hiring managers through structured and effective hiring processes.
Screen applications, manage interview processes, and support assessment activities where required.
Manage candidate and agency engagement, including offer management and feedback delivery.
Strengthen BSI’s employer brand in Japan, including participation in events, partnerships, and local initiatives.
Provide regular reporting on hiring progress and maintain accurate data within recruitment systems.
Support continuous improvement of recruitment processes, tools, and systems.
Contribute to the management and effectiveness of recruitment suppliers and PSL partners.

What we’re looking for

Essential

Experience in a recruitment or talent acquisition role within a fast-paced environment.
Strong experience in direct sourcing and headhunting, including use of LinkedIn and social platforms.
Proven ability to build strong relationships and partner with stakeholders at multiple levels.
Strong communication and influencing skills.
High attention to detail and strong organisational capability.
Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Fluent in Business English and native-level Japanese.

Highly desirable

Experience recruiting across North Asia or multiple regions.
Experience working within a matrixed or global organisation.
Familiarity with Workday or similar ATS platforms.
Experience supporting employer branding or talent attraction initiatives.

Grow your career and expand your skills and knowledge. At BSI, we offer opportunities to work across industries and across the globe. You’ll benefit from the different perspectives and experiences of your international colleagues, as well as ongoing training and development. We offer flexible working, as well as up to 14 days’ annual leave, paid sick leave, bank holidays, health insurance, life insurance, commuting allowance, paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, paid parental leave, paid bereavement leave, learning and development opportunities, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

*Please note: BSI are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this vacancy

Together, we are building an organisation that is ready to meet the challenges ahead. Grow your career as you help us shape what comes next.

We exist to have a positive impact. Our people influence international thinking and action on important issues. Our 86,000 customers are based in 193 countries across the globe.

Now we’re taking on society’s biggest challenges. We’re developing standards and guidelines that will help our customers get to net zero, and we’re defining the way new technologies such as AI impact all our lives.

We’re focused on our future – and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us as we take on the challenges of tomorrow. At BSI, you’ll find a workplace where everyone can flourish and thrive, where innovation is encouraged and where learning is part of your everyday. You’ll contribute to work that shapes industries and enhances lives – and you’ll take pride in what you do.

We’re looking for passionate people who want to make a difference in a purpose-led organisation. If that sounds like you, apply now. Together, we can help create a better society and a more sustainable world.

D&I Policy

The world needs fresh thinking and new perspectives to tackle its biggest challenges. It’s why, at BSI, we’re committed to creating a collaborative environment where everyone can contribute. Whatever your background, experience or outlook, here you can be your best self and do your best work.

If you have a disability or health condition, please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

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About Us

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.

Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments.
Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.
Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.