Senior Recruiter - Life Science & Commercial Sales

About the role

Cielo is hiring a Senior Recruiter in Tokyo to focus on the life science industry and commercial sales hiring. The recruiter acts as a brand ambassador for the client, delivers exceptional talent, keeps candidates informed and mentors recruiters and other team members. The role is hybrid (2-3 days in the office per month), follows APAC shift hours (9 AM-6 PM) and requires Japanese.

Key responsibilities

• Lead detailed intake meetings with hiring managers to define position specifications, giving market data and recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and manage recruitment marketing and sourcing strategies.
• Evaluate candidates against requirements, deliver strong candidate slates and build talent pipelines.
• Keep candidates engaged with timely progress updates.
• Partner with hiring leaders on offer details, using market data and compensation guidelines.
• Mentor Recruiters and other team members.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in business, management, human resources or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Significant recruiting experience with proven results in a corporate, RPO or agency setting.
• Niche sector or industry knowledge.

Required skills

• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and social media tools.
• Knowledge of common HR principles, practices and talent acquisition metrics.