Overview
Join to apply for the Talent Acquisition Advisor - Japanese Speaking role at Aurora Energy Research. This role is based in Tokyo, Japan, and is part of the global People & Culture (P&C;) team. You will own and deliver the full recruitment lifecycle across Japan and the wider APAC region, including proactive sourcing, assessment, selection, and offer management. You will lead graduate and intern recruitment strategies across APAC, manage university partnerships, and coordinate recruitment activity for entry-level talent. You will also partner with hiring managers on experienced roles, advising on inclusive recruitment strategies and maintaining a high-quality candidate experience. Given the collaborative nature of the team and the small local office, you will work closely with the P&C; Operations Advisor and may support broader P&C; Operations and L&D; initiatives, gaining exposure to the full employee lifecycle.
We are a close-knit, high-performing, and supportive team that values curiosity, accountability, and shared success. If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced setting and enjoy working across a variety of projects and talent areas, this could be the ideal next step for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end recruitment for early careers and experienced roles in Japan and APAC
- Design and execute proactive sourcing and attraction strategies using tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and local platforms
- Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and internal stakeholders on recruitment needs and processes
- Lead the graduate and intern recruitment cycle: marketing, campus engagement, event planning, and university partnerships
- Ensure an excellent candidate experience through clear communication, timely updates, and objective assessment
- Deliver compelling and inclusive job descriptions and strategic hiring plans
- Attend and organise in-person and virtual attraction events (e.g. careers fairs, Aurora insight days)
- Partner with Early Careers and Marketing teams to enhance employer branding and talent campaigns
- Report on recruitment progress and share insights with stakeholders
- Contribute to cross-regional TA projects and process improvements
- Collaborate with the P&C; Operations Advisor and provide support for onboarding, offboarding, and L&D; delivery as required
What we are looking for
Required attributes:
- Proven experience in full-cycle recruitment (sourcing to offer) within a complex, fast-paced organisation
- Experience managing both early careers (graduate/intern) and experienced hiring processes
- Strong stakeholder management skills across regional and international teams
- Familiarity with the APAC early careers landscape and university systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple recruitment campaigns and priorities effectively
- Experience designing or supporting employer branding and talent attraction campaigns
- Fluency in English (C1) and native or JLPT N1-level Japanese
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to excellence
- A proactive, curious mindset and enthusiasm for experimenting, learning, and improving
- Skilled in tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and data-driven recruitment approaches
- Experience in volume hiring and recruitment marketing, ideally within professional services
- Knowledge of inclusive selection and assessment design, particularly for early careers
- International outlook with solid local insights into hiring trends and practices
- Passion for broader P&C; topics including onboarding and development
What we offer
- A fun, informal and international work culture
- Commuting allowance
- Private health insurance
- Access to the Aurora Academy, our training programme offering a range of opportunities to develop your skills
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering a complete support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7/365, covering a wide range of personal and professional aspects
The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity/paternity.
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📌 Talent Acquisition Advisor - Japanese Speaking
🏢 Aurora Energy Research
📍 Sydney