Recruitment Lead - Japan Project

As an integrated events group, GL events operates in three main segments : event organisation, venue management and the production and provision of services for trade shows, conferences and events.

The multiplicity of businesses, markets, geographic locations and a strong culture of customer service have led GL events to adopt an organisational structure based on profit centres on a human scale, favouring the professional development of each employee and a close relationship with customers. Autonomy and a sense of responsibility are two essential values in human resources management.

These are the main values on which GL events relies to drive the development of its business (€750 million in 2021 and €1.2 billion in sales in 2019) with the help of its 4,700 employees in more than 90 countries around the world.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Recruitment Lead to manage end-to-end recruitment for a large-scale project in Japan. This is a critical role that will shape our talent acquisition strategy in a fast-paced and high-stakes environment. You will be responsible for overseeing all recruitment activities, partnering with internal stakeholders and external agencies, and potentially building and leading a small recruitment team.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and execute full-cycle recruitment for a wide range of roles across functions.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies tailored to the Japanese talent market.
• Coordinate closely with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and align recruitment efforts.
• Manage relationships with external staffing and recruitment agencies.
• Oversee candidate experience, interview scheduling, and communication across the pipeline.
• Build, scale, and lead a team of internal recruiters as needed based on hiring volumes and strategic direction.
• Advise leadership on talent availability, market trends, and best practices in Japan.
• Fluency in Japanese and excellent communication skills in English (business level).
• Proven experience in managing recruitment processes in Japan.
• Very good knowledge of the Japanese labor market and local practices in terms of recruitment and labor law.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and evolve in a dynamic and constantly changing environment.
• Experience in environments combining in-house recruitment and collaboration with external agencies.
• Excellent organizational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Previous experience in building or leading a recruitment team would be an asset.
• Location : Nagoya, Japan (Relocation required)
• Language Requirements : Fluent English required; Japanese is a plus
• Contract Type : Full-time, project-based