Japan only This position requires English language ability. JD is available in English only. 本ポジションは日本語JDの用意がありません。
Introduction
Circulate all forms of value to unleash the potential in all people
"What can I do to help society thrive with the finite resources we have?" The Mercari marketplace app was born in 2013 out of this thought by our founder Shintaro Yamada as he traveled the world. We believe that by circulating all forms of value, not just physical things and money, we can create opportunities for anyone to realize their dreams and contribute to society and the people around them. Mercari aims to use technology to connect people all over the world and create a world where anyone can unleash their potential.For more information about Mercari Group’s mission, see Mercari's Culture Doc.
Equal Opportunity Hiring
Here at Mercari, we work to realize a world in which no one’s potential is limited by their background and everyone has the opportunity to freely create value. We also firmly believe that a mindset of Inclusion & Diversity is essential for us to achieve our mission.This, of course, extends to our hiring practices as well.
Mercari is committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, physical disability, and other such factors so that anyone who shares our mission and values can join us, regardless of their background. For more details, please read our I&D Statement.
Team’s Mission / Work Responsibilities
Work Responsibilities
- As a Recruiter, you will actively and boldly lead recruiting activities to help grow Mercari with members who are excited about taking on the challenges of making Mercari into a global marketplace.
- Specific responsibilities and expectations of this job include the following:
- Be an ambassador and effective spokesperson for Mercari - attract and hire the best talent in the industry
- Independently drive hiring needs for our engineering units end-to-end, and manage the entire lifecycle of recruitment
- Develop and plan recruiting strategies around sourcing, branding, candidate experience and management, addressing the challenges of Japan and the global talent market
- Proactively execute sourcing strategies to engage and nurture the pipeline of passive talents, and take steps to approach people from diverse backgrounds
- Work with stakeholders to ensure smooth onboarding of new hires in Mercari
- Work with stakeholders to drive new employee engagement and internal/corporate branding
- Below are tools used in work:
- G Suite (Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Calendar, Google Meet, etc.)
- Slack
- Workable (ATS)
- Plus any other recruiting tools as you see fit
Unique and Bold Challenges
- At Mercari, we offer a unique challenge of building a strong, scalable organization in a rapidly-changing industry and a competitive talent market.
- In this role, you will take on a great deal of responsibility, and your expertise and contribution will have a huge, positive impact on the company as a whole.
- At Mercari, all employees are expected to commit to recruiting activities, not just recruitment specialists. This culture provides an opportunity to propose and carry out robust initiatives involving diverse teams across regions - so your bold & proactive action towards optimal solutions will be appreciated.
Minimum Requirements
- Shared belief in Mercari Group’s mission and values
- 1+ years of relevant experience in recruiting work at a in-house or agency
- Substantial experience in a broad range of recruiting activities, such as direct sourcing, working with recruitment agencies, planning and carrying out hiring events, etc.
- A mindset of taking on bold challenges, acting fast, and learning from mistakes
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant experience in recruiting global talent
- Experience working in a diverse team
- Ability to identify/define the talent needed based on the current state of the organization and follow through with hiring that talent
Screening Criteria
Besides the requirements/experience mentioned above, we are looking for someone who is:
- Endowed with a strong sense of responsibility and works hard to achieve their goals
- Able to readily identify fundamental issues and proactively formulate & implement plans to resolve them
- A self-starter who is able to think and act independently towards goals
- Able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of employees and build trusting relationships
- Able to provide optimal solutions to fit the situation in an ever-changing environment
- An excellent operational leader and executor
- Capable of building long-term, close relationships with potential job candidates and joiners
- Capable of seeing the positive side of ambiguous, uncertain, and unstable situations, being able to enjoy chaos
*See this page for more on Mercari’s recruitment and selection process.
Language Requirements
- English: Independent (CEFR - B2) and above
- Japanese: Independent (CEFR - B2) and above
Working Conditions
Employment Status
Full-time
- Probationary period: First 3 months after joining the company. (During this period your contract conditions will be the same as that of a permanent employee.)
Office
Tokyo Japan
- Smoking is prohibited within our offices
- Flexible Hybrid workstyle
Mercari has introduced a work style policy called “Your Choice.” Each member is free to choose whether they want to work in the office or work fully remote. *Exceptions made for certain kinds of work.
Work Hours
- Full flextime (no “core time” or “flex time”)
*Does not apply to all positions
Holidays
- Two days off per week (as well as national holidays, New Year's break, etc.)
- Paid leave, congratulatory and bereavement leave, relax days, sick leave
Salary
- Annual salary paid in 12 monthly installments (including fixed overtime allowance)
- Based on skills, experience, and abilities
- Reviewed twice a year
Benefits
Support
- Relocation support
- Language learning support
- Translation/interpretation support
*See this page for details.
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