GDN Manager - Japan Professional Hiring

Overview

At IBM's Corporate Headquarters (CHQ) and various Other Functions, a variety of teams—including marketing, finance, legal, operations, HR, and more—collaborate to propel IBM forward. These functions are essential in addressing complex challenges, facilitating client success, and fostering collaborative environments for IBMers globally. Being part of CHQ and Other Functions means contributing your expertise to a worldwide network that prioritizes teamwork, innovative problem-solving, and creativity. You will have the chance to advance your career while supporting IBM's operational excellence and expanding its influence across different industries. With a culture that underscores continuous learning, inclusivity, and professional development, IBM provides a platform for applying your skills where they are most impactful. At the core of our business.

Your Role and Responsibilities

In the position of GDN Talent Acquisition Manager, you will oversee Selections Specialists & Pipeline Coordinators, guiding team leadership, strategic development, and execution. You will collaborate with key stakeholders to pinpoint emerging trends and opportunities that impact Talent Acquisition.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Team Strategy Leadership: Formulate and implement talent acquisition strategies aimed at achieving business objectives, enabling the team to enhance competencies and foster creativity and innovation.
• Team Coaching and Development: Mentor team members to enhance their skills and provide guidance on best practices to ensure goal attainment and outstanding performance.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with key stakeholders to identify emerging trends and opportunities that affect Talent Acquisition, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Business Outcome Focus: Drive business outcomes through effective talent acquisition strategies, program development, and execution.
• Program Design and Implementation: Create and execute programs that align with talent acquisition objectives, ensuring smooth execution and high-quality outcomes.
  
  

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Japanese Language Proficiency: Native-level or business-fluent proficiency in spoken and written Japanese is essential for effectively engaging with Japanese stakeholders, candidates, and business leaders. The successful applicant must be based in or be willing to relocate to Malaysia.
• Leadership in Talent Acquisition: Demonstrated experience in leading high-performing, cross-functional recruitment teams, including recruiters, sourcing experts, coordinators, and onboarding professionals, to achieve business outcomes and strategic hiring goals.
• Development of Talent Acquisition Strategy: Proven capability to create and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies, programs, and initiatives that align with business objectives, address workforce requirements, and drive tangible results.
• Coaching and People Development: Extensive experience in coaching, mentoring, and developing team members to enhance capabilities, encourage innovation, and cultivate a high-performing culture within a dynamic talent acquisition landscape.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Business Partnership: Established ability to build trusted relationships with senior business leaders and stakeholders, utilizing market insights and emerging talent trends to inform hiring strategies and support organizational growth.
• Excellence in Program Design and Operations: Experience in designing, executing, and optimizing talent acquisition programs, processes, and initiatives that enhance efficiency, improve candidate experience, and ensure consistent delivery of quality hiring outcomes.
  
  

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Experience in supporting recruitment initiatives across Japan or closely collaborating with Japanese business stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of the Japanese talent landscape, hiring practices, and cultural nuances.
• Experience managing recruitment operations within a shared services, global delivery, or multinational context.
• Capability to lead geographically dispersed teams and function effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.