Overview

As the Senior Talent Acquisition Partner for Japan, you will play a critical role in shaping our talent strategy across two key markets. Based in Tokyo, you'll lead end-to-end recruitment across commercial, corporate, and retail support functions—working closely with business leaders and HR partners to identify hiring needs, develop sourcing strategies, and bring the right talent into Crocs. This is a highly visible role that requires strong stakeholder management, market insight, and the ability to influence across functions. You'll also collaborate with the regional TA team to support cross-border hiring needs and ensure alignment across our broader APAC talent efforts.

What You'll Do

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for corporate roles across Japan and Korea - owning the process from role intake through to offer acceptance
• Support recruitment for regional roles in Singapore when needed, working closely with cross-border stakeholders.
• Leads as a Crocs Inc. brand ambassador delivering an outstanding candidate experience by conducting digital recruitment, upholding the integrity of job postings, and ensuring a detailed interview process from start to finish.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for niche and critical roles, leveraging tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, social platforms, and external agency partnerships where needed.
• Ensure strong process discipline and accurate data management in our ATS (SuccessFactors SAP), contributing to regional reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Provide market insights and data-driven recommendations to stakeholders—such as talent availability, competitor activity, compensation trends, and candidate feedback—to inform better hiring decisions
• Contribute to broader talent initiatives, including employer branding and recruitment marketing, as part of the APAC Talent Acquisition team.

What You'll Bring to the Table

• Native or business-level proficiency in Japanese, with fluent English communication skills (spoken and written)
• Highly collaborative business partner with strong change management and influencing skills.
• Minimum 5+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, ideally in an in-house or regional role within a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Experience in retail, consumer goods, fashion, or similar industries is preferred
• Deep understanding of the Japan talent market, with working knowledge of recruitment practices and cultural nuances in Korea
• Proficiency in using LinkedIn Recruiter and Applicant Tracking Systems (preferably SuccessFactors)
• Ability to support 10 – 15 requisitions concurrently.
• Strong sense of ownership, detail orientation, and a service mindset—committed to delivering a quality hiring experience for candidates and stakeholders alike

 The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other protected classification.

At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Connector persona.

Job Category: Corporate