Our Mission
At Palo Alto Networks, we're united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you're in the right place.

Who We Are
In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That's why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it's needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary
Your Career Palo Alto Networks is in search of a Senior Recruiter to evolve our recruitment model, process and strategy for Go-To-Market teams in Japan. This position encompasses all stages of the hiring process – from partnering with business leaders on position strategy and candidate requirements, developing sourcing strategies to target and assess top talent, and negotiating/closing offers. This role will require a consultative approach while collaborating with senior executives and stakeholders across the Company, including HR functions. Are you willing to be a part of an experienced, collaborative team that is passionate about our success? As a member of our Recruiting team, you will be responsible for the development, assessment, and delivery of uniquely qualified prospects for one of the most innovative companies in the world. Your focus is on delivering amazing customer and candidate experiences, developing lasting relationships and partnering closely with HR colleagues across the globe. Your Impact As a thought partner, collaborate with People partner and functional business leaders to understand skill requirements, background, and experience needed to develop a comprehensive short- and long-term recruitment strategy to meet demand plan Share market intelligence discovered by partnering with clients, engaging with candidates, and staying on top of market trends Be a contributing senior member of the talent acquisition team, involved in helping shape the TA strategy and champion best practices to continue Palo Alto Networks' market position Influence senior leadership and gain alignment on candidate calibration and recruitment process Gain a solid knowledge of top talent within the security, networking, SAAS and related industries Possess razor-sharp instincts and know how to measure talent through professional qualitative and quantitative metrics You are charged with building a pipeline of top talent, and skillfully covert passive candidates

Qualifications
Your Experience Superb client management, organizational, negotiation and presentation skills Strong influence skills, consultative with the composure to handle high volume Ability to quickly become an expert in Palo Alto Networks products and market differentiation Be a professional, accountable, high energy and collaborative teammate, yet the ability to work independently Be a self-starter and resourceful with the ability to navigate through the complexity Possesses high competencies in thinking strategically in as well as communication/interpersonal skills Proven success in recruiting candidates at all levels including Entry to Director levels Solid knowledge of corporate business operations and the ability to translate business needs into recruitment strategies and actions Demonstrable ability to successfully prioritize and manage a large and diverse requisition load in a dynamic, constantly changing work environment Excellent candidate assessment skills with knowledge of fundamental behavioral interviewing

Our Commitment
We're trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. It's simple: we can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

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Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.