Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Japan (Remote)

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Bjak, your main responsibilities will include collaborating with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, developing recruitment strategies, and conducting thorough screenings and interviews. You will manage the full recruitment process, ensure a positive candidate experience, and assist in employer branding initiatives. Keeping up-to-date with industry trends and metrics will also be crucial for this role.

To qualify for the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist role at Bjak, candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, along with proven experience in talent acquisition or a similar role. A strong understanding of recruitment best practices, commitment to employment laws, and excellent communication skills are vital for success in this position.

Bjak prioritizes professional development by offering great career growth opportunities. As a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, you’ll have access to various training programs and mentorship initiatives that help you enhance your skills and knowledge in the ever-evolving field of talent acquisition, thus enabling you to tackle unique business challenges effectively.

Bjak leverages various technologies to enhance its recruitment process, including an applicant tracking system (ATS) for managing candidate records. Additionally, you may utilize data science tools and Custom APIs to enhance sourcing strategies and improve candidate engagement throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

Yes! The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist position at Bjak offers the flexibility of remote work. This means you can comfortably operate from anywhere, providing you with an excellent work-life balance while contributing to our mission of providing affordable financial services.

When discussing your experience managing the end-to-end recruitment process, aim to highlight specific examples of past roles where you posted job openings, screened candidates, and facilitated onboarding. Detail how you ensured a positive candidate experience and how you tracked metrics to assess the effectiveness of your strategies.

In answering this question, discuss various sourcing methods like leveraging online platforms, using networking, and engaging with community groups or job fairs that focus on diversity. Share specific examples of how these strategies have successfully brought in diverse talent in previous roles.

When addressing how you assess cultural fit, illustrate methods you've used in the past, such as behavioral questions, scenario-based discussions, or even culture-specific tasks. Emphasize your understanding of Bjak's company culture and how you would ensure candidates align with it.

Discuss how employer branding can enhance the company’s visibility in the job market and attract top talent. Detail your experience with branding initiatives, and provide examples of successful campaigns that you have been part of, outlining the positive impact on recruitment outcomes.

Mention metrics such as time to fill, quality of hire, candidate satisfaction ratings, and retention rates. Explain how these metrics can provide insights into the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and how you’ve used this data to make informed decisions in the past.

Share a structured approach to resolving disagreements, emphasizing open communication and a collaborative mindset. You might reflect on how to present data or feedback from the candidates that elucidate reasons for your differing views and how you ultimately reached a consensus.

Provide a thorough account of any innovative techniques you've utilized, such as gamification in assessment processes, AI-driven sourcing methods, or social media outreach strategies that proved effective. Make sure to highlight measurable outcomes that demonstrate success.

Address contemporary challenges in talent acquisition such as the competition for niche talent, diversity and inclusion efforts, or adapting to remote work environments. Support your answer with insights on current industry trends and how you have proactively tackled such challenges in your previous roles.

Discuss techniques that you've implemented to enhance candidate experience, such as timely communication, feedback loops, and ensuring a structured interview process. Sharing testimonials or feedback from candidates you've recruited can also strengthen your response.

Share your aspirations regarding career advancement, such as deepening your specialization in talent acquisition, contributing to strategic HR initiatives, or possibly transitioning into leadership roles. Ensure to tie your goals with the mission of Bjak and how you see your contributions evolving within the company.