Bilingual Talent Partner - FTC

Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe!

Kraken powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.

We create the technology that redefines utilities and unlocks a new energy system of the future. By optimising renewable generation, building a more intelligent grid, and empowering utilities to deliver an exceptional customer experience, our operating system is transforming the industry worldwide.

It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in energy. Join us on our mission to improve the lives of ONE BILLION humans within the decade and shape a cleaner, better future for everyone.

🏡Where you'll fit in:

We're looking for a Talent Partner to join our Tokyo team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a great opportunity for someone with 1–2 years of end-to-end recruitment experience who is ready to take greater ownership of their roles and develop their career within an international Talent team.

You'll manage recruitment across a variety of roles in Japan, partnering with hiring managers from initial role briefing through sourcing, interviews and offers. You'll also have plenty of opportunity to learn from experienced Talent Partners across APAC and globally, while developing your skills in proactive sourcing, stakeholder management and talent strategy.

What you’ll own 🚀:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for a range of roles across Japan, from sourcing and screening through to interviews and offers

• Partner with hiring managers to understand their hiring needs and keep recruitment processes moving

• Proactively source and engage candidates through LinkedIn, BizReach, referrals, events, and other channels

• Conduct initial screening calls and assess candidates against role requirements

• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines for current and upcoming roles

• Coordinate interviews and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the process

• Support candidates through the offer process and help manage questions and expectations

• Keep candidate and hiring information accurate and up to date in our recruitment systems

• Share market insights and candidate feedback with hiring managers and the wider Talent team

• Support Talent projects, sourcing initiatives, and employer branding activities where needed

• Work closely with the wider APAC and global Talent team to support hiring priorities

🧠 What you’ll bring to the party:

• 1-2+ years of end-to-end recruitment experience, either agency-side or in-house.

• Experience recruiting in the Japanese market

• Strong proactive sourcing skills and confidence engaging passive candidates through LinkedIn, referrals, and other channels

• Comfortable managing multiple roles and candidate pipelines at the same time

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with candidates and hiring managers

• A proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of your roles while knowing when to ask for support

• Interest in developing your skills in talent strategy, market intelligence, data, employer branding, and stakeholder management

• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, international environment where priorities can change

• Familiarity with ATS and sourcing tools such as Ashby, LinkedIn Recruiter, BizReach, or similar platforms is a plus

• Fluency in Japanese and business-level English

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have the right tools and environment to unleash your potential. If you have any accommodation requests, please contact us at [email protected]. We’ll do our best to tailor the experience to your needs so you can feel comfortable, confident and be at your best!

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we’re looking for! At Kraken, we're creating a team of genuine, honest, empathetic people. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. We consider all applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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Please note that, in line with our current recruitment policy, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position; applicants must have the right to work in the country that they're applying to, at the time of application.