Location:
Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

Company:
Confidential AI Startup

Employment Type:
Full-time

Salary:
¥9,000,000 - ¥16,000,000 annually

Includes base salary, fixed overtime (50 hours), and stock options
About The Company
This confidential AI startup was founded in 2023 and is now in its third fiscal year. Backed by a publicly listed parent company, it is rapidly scaling with a strong focus on developing and delivering advanced AI technologies, including large language models and generative AI solutions.

With a mission to "create a sustainable future society through AI," the company has developed proprietary AI products that have received high recognition in the Japanese market. It continues to invest in innovation and talent as it aims to become a top-tier leader in the domestic AI industry.

Role Overview
As
Head of Talent Acquisition
, you will lead the company's hiring strategy across all business units-Engineering, Business, and Corporate. This is a
strategic and hands-on leadership role
in a high-growth environment where the team plans to scale from 130 to over 1,000 employees.

You will work closely with executive leadership and manage a blended team of in-house and contract recruiters. Your role is critical in building a world-class recruitment infrastructure and bringing in top-tier talent, both locally and globally.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Hiring

• Plan and execute hiring strategies for all functions.
• Collaborate with business units and C-level stakeholders.
• Develop new sourcing channels and hiring funnels using internal and external resources.

Executive & Global Talent Acquisition

• Lead executive-level hiring initiatives.
• Drive recruitment of international talent, especially technical experts.
• Attend industry events and build strategic hiring pipelines globally.

Operational Infrastructure

• Standardize recruitment processes and continuously improve them.
• Build hiring dashboards and analytics tools for KPI tracking.
• Adapt hiring operations for remote, multilingual, and cross-border scenarios.

Employer Branding & Events

• Build and implement employer brand strategy.
• Manage digital and offline hiring campaigns.
• Plan and host recruitment events including open houses, tech talks, and meetups.

Innovative Recruitment Techniques

• Test and introduce new technologies including AI-based hiring tools.
• Pilot advanced screening methods such as case studies, job simulations, or trial workdays.
• Develop strategies to engage passive talent pools.

Team Structure
(Corporate HQ - 13 Members)

• Corporate HQ Director
• HR Manager
• HR Planning & Org Development
• Labor Specialist
• PR Team
• Engineer & Business Recruiters (internal/contractors)
• Recruiting Ops
• Corporate Strategy, Admin, Assistant Staff

Candidate Profile
Required (Group A Or Group B)
Group A (High-Potential 30s)

• Age: 30-39
• Hired 10-20 engineers annually
• Experience with mid to senior hiring levels
• Managed 3+ full-time HR/recruiters
• Hands-on experience in agency/vendor management and budget planning

Group B (Experienced 40s)

• Age: 40-45
• Led 100+ hires annually across multiple departments
• Experience with executive search, hiring strategy, and employer branding
• Managed 5+ HR staff
• Able to resolve complex recruiting challenges with clear solutions

Preferred

• Business-level English
• Engineering background or technical hiring experience
• Executive search or headhunting experience
• Global hiring experience
• Data-driven approach to recruitment
• Talent marketing or employer branding experience

Why Join

• Strategic Ownership: Total control from strategy to execution
• High-Impact Role: Executive support and hiring-first culture
• Global Reach: Opportunities to attract and engage top global talent
• Innovation-Driven: Encouraged to try unproven yet promising hiring models

Work Arrangement

• Primarily in-office at Tokyo HQ
• Remote work allowed one day per week (subject to change)

Hiring Process

• Application Screening

• Interviews (3 rounds)

• Recruiters (external)

• HR & Corporate Directors

• Final Interview with CEO

• SPI Test & Reference Checks (pre-offer)

Other Notes

• Hired under the parent company, with secondment to the AI subsidiary
• Same office location and working conditions
• Stock options available at offer stage