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We believe in the value of empowering Talent Acquisition with the resources to solve critical problems for the future of our business, which is why we need you.\nResponsibility\nThis position partners with lines of business and functional areas to provide strategic recruiting services to ensure that the company’s recruiting programs maximize visibility and result in high quality hires.\nKey Responsibilities:\nPartner with lines of business and functional areas to provide strategic recruiting services to ensure that the company’s recruiting programs maximize visibility and result in high quality hires\nAssess candidates using behavioral based interviewing to ensure top quality talent is selected\nCoach managers on the recruiting process, interview techniques, and selection criteria\nStay current on recruitment trends by maintaining and enhancing a network of contacts in the industry, participating in industry events and professional associations\nPartner with management in the proactive sourcing of talent for critical skill areas to build a talent pipeline\nCreate and execute strategic sourcing plans to attract top talent, both passive and active\nEffectively utilize Affinity groups to attract targeted talent groups to MANULIFE\nInternally market our services to employees and managers, promoting our value add and expertise\nDrive the candidate selection process and ensure managers have the tools needed to select the most qualified candidate\nEnsure all staffing processes are fair and equitable and comply with all relevant government regulations\nManage and/or participate in projects as needed\nOther duties as assigned Job Requirements:\n5-7 years of recruiting experience (Preferably In house)\nStrong Stakeholder Management Skills\nDemonstrated success in taking a consultative approach with internal and external clients while providing business solutions \nNative Level Japanese, Business English\nExperience using alternative sourcing methods, with a focus on social media and networking tools \nOrganized and detail oriented with a pro-active approach, including storng administrative skills\nDemonstrated ability to navigate an environment with multiple and shifting priorities with ease \nCustomer centric attitude coupled with a sense of urgency \nStrong knowledge of labor market and industry trends \nStrong knowledge of business unit products, drivers, and strategies \nBS/BA \nExceptional communication skills- crisp and articulate verbal skills in addition to effective written communication required \nWell networked Decision Authorities:\nProvide salary recommendations to hiring managers based on internal and external market data and candidate salary expectations\nRecommend sourcing strategies and identify proper channels and messages to find targeted sources of high-quality candidates At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law. This job description is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties required for this role. We reserve the right to change these duties or assign additional duties at any time with or without notice\nInternal Guidelines about Work from Home:\nHybrid Model, following Manulife’s Working Better guidelines.\nOver time:\n10-30 hours/month.\nSalary:\nBased on our Work Rules, we will consider your experience, skills and knowledge when we decide the salary.\nCommutation allowance and Variable Incentive Bonus are paid based on our Work Rules.\nWorking Hours:\nStandard Working Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm (Include 1 hour break. Flex-time system available)\nBenefits:\nSocial Insurance (Health Insurance, Employees' Pension, Unemployment Insurance, Worker's Accident Insurance), Benefit One, Training system (include Japanese lesson / English lesson), Childcare Leave/Family care Leave, Baby-sitter support program, wiwiw System (Support program for those who take Childcare Leave), Retirement Pension (only for Regular employee).\nHolidays/Vacations:\nSaturdays and Sundays\nNational Holidays\nYear-end and new year holidays (December 30, December 31, January 2 and January 3)\nAnnual Paid Holiday\nFor Regular employee, other special holidays are available (e.g. Anniversary Leave, etc.)\nLocation:\nHatsudai Head Office, Tokyo Opera City, 3-20-2 Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Japan\nWhen you join our team: \nWe’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. \nWe’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.\nAs part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.\nAbout Manulife and John Hancock\nManulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.\nManulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer\nAt Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.\nIt is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. 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