In an era where progress is driven by people and experiences, finding and developing the right talent is key. IBM Talent & Transformation helps businesses worldwide to reconfigure their HR functions to deliver the talent essential to their growth.

The Talent Acquisition Optimization (TAO) group is part of IBM Talent & Transformation. We are a globally recognized partner in recruitment, talent acquisition consulting and employment branding solutions that transform the way businesses acquire talent in a highly competitive marketplace.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• This role is not in HR but for recruiting service in Consulting.

The Talent Acquisition Business Partner (TABP) builds relationships with Hiring Managers and business stakeholders to ensure client satisfaction with IBM's TAO services. They proactively engage with clients to understand and plan for current and future hiring demand, ensuring robust hiring strategies exist to drive the success of the function.

Working as their Trusted Advisor, the TABP develops an in-depth knowledge of the talent requirements of the Hiring Manager's business and consults on relevant industry/sector and market talent insights which impact delivery.

The TABP shares recruitment delivery updates and identifies opportunities for simplification, innovation, and continuous improvement in delivery, using data to support and back up client discussions.

The TABP oversees all recruitment activity within their area and may also manage an individual requisition load (typically for niche, hard-to-fill, strategic or high-profile roles).

Working closely with our Recruiters, the TABP defines, develops, plans and implements recruiting strategies to present qualified candidate short-lists to the Hiring Manager.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• At least 5 years of recruitment and/or HR experience for the Japanese market
• At least 2 years in a client management role working across a variety of stakeholders
• Good working proficiency in computer skills and MS Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint)
• Fluency in English and native or near native level Japanese proficiency
• Ability to travel if required

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