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Engineer Recruiter - Global Talent Acquisition Department, Group Human Resources Supervisory Department (GHRD)

Rakuten

Summary

Rakuten Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Engineer Recruiter to join their Global Talent Acquisition team in Tokyo, Japan. This role involves developing talent pipelines, acting as a strategic partner to hiring managers, and executing search strategies. The recruiter will analyze market trends, promote the company image, and negotiate compensation packages. Professionals at this level possess a deep understanding of recruitment principles and practices, handling complex and diverse talent challenges independently. A minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree is required.

Required Skills

EnglishRecruitingTalent AcquisitionJapanese

Details

Experience Required
5+ years
Posted
~Jul 3, 2026

Description

Job Description:

Develops, researches and identifies prospective talent providing a pipeline of qualified candidates. Acts as a strategic partner to hiring managers for job opening requirements. Defines, refines, executes and communicates search strategies. Acts as an expert in assigned regions, line of businesses, functions and technologies. Analyzes industry, product and geographical trends in talent. Determines appropriate recruiting sources for advertising and posting positions. Promotes the company image to candidates and external service providers. Documents and evaluates recruiting and candidate interview process. Negotiates and/or supports hiring manager in developing new hire compensation package/offers. Professionals at the higher levels may specialize in technical recruiting and/or highly specialized executive searches. Manages tools, resources and technologies in identifying talent. May conduct employment background checks. May work with agencies, recruiting contractors and/or internet website representatives when conducting employment advertising campaigns. May develop, support and maintain college recruiting, affirmative action and career development programs. May also assist with the immigration process and administration as a liaison with immigration attorneys.

  • Collaboration & Interaction: Enhances relationships and networks with senior internal/external partners who are not familiar with the subject matter often requiring persuasion. Adapts style to differing audiences and often advises others on difficult matters.
  • Complexity & Problem Solving: Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of information requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Devises solutions based on limited information and precedent and adapts existing approaches to resolve issues. Uses evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to select right course of action. Work is done independently and is reviewed at critical points.
  • Knowledge & Application: Complete knowledge and full understanding of area of specialization, principles and practices within a professional discipline. Assesses unusual circumstances and uses sophisticated analytical and problem-solving techniques to identify cause. Resolves and assesses a wide range of issues in creative ways and suggests variations in approach. This job is the fully qualified, experienced professional, journey-level position.
  • Typical Degree & Years of Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.

Languages:

English (Overall - 4 - Fluent), Japanese (Overall - 4 - Fluent)