About the Role
The Japan Talent Acquisition Sourcer is responsible for identifying and building a talent pipeline of experienced IT and consulting professionals in the Japanese market through direct sourcing. This role partners closely with Recruiters and Hiring Managers (IT and Delivery teams) to secure top talent that supports DXC Technology's IT services business.
Responsibilities
- Conduct end-to-end sourcing activities for experienced and consulting professionals in Japan, including:
- Software Engineers
- Infrastructure/Cloud Engineers
- SAP/ERP Consultants
- Project Managers
- Research and identify IT talent using platforms such as LinkedIn, BizReach, OpenWork, and social media.
- Develop and execute direct sourcing (headhunting) strategies based on hiring needs for various IT roles.
- Utilize AI tools to create personalized outreach messages and improve candidate response rates.
- Build and maintain long-term talent pools and candidate relationships for future hiring needs.
- Collaborate with Hiring Managers to understand technical requirements, project backgrounds, and desired candidate profiles.
- Conduct initial candidate screening and recommend qualified candidates to Recruiters.
- Manage and analyze recruitment data, including:
- Workday
- Sourcing channel effectiveness and performance metrics
- Support employer branding initiatives for IT recruitment, including technology events, virtual hiring events, and recruitment campaigns.
- Research and share insights on Japan's IT talent market, technology trends, and competitor hiring activities.
Qualification
Required
- Experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, or sourcing within the IT/Technology industry.
- Strong understanding of Japan's IT talent market and engineering recruitment trends.
- Hands-on experience using direct sourcing tools such as:
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- BizReach
- Other IT recruitment platforms
- Native-level Japanese language proficiency.
- English proficiency sufficient for reading, writing, and communicating with global teams.
Preferred
- Recruitment or work experience in an IT consulting firm, or multinational IT company.
- Knowledge of engineering roles and IT technologies such as:
- Cloud Computing
- SAP
- Application Development
- Experience or interest in employer branding and data-driven recruitment.
