New Grad Assistant Manager/ Manager

Location Tokyo
Discipline Human Resources and Office Professionals
Job type Permanent
Salary Negotiable
Reference 49625

Employment Type: Full-time
Language Requirement: Japanese (Fluent), English (Business level – limited use)
Travel: Domestic and limited international travel may be required for overseas recruitment coordination

Role Overview

This role involves leading one of three sub-teams within the new graduate recruitment division at a leading consulting firm. As a player-manager, you will oversee recruitment operations and help shape internship programs, while also participating hands-on in daily tasks. Over time, this position is expected to grow into a leadership role covering the firm’s entire graduate recruitment function.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment Operations (40%)

  • Manage the end-to-end graduate hiring process, including:

    • Job postings, candidate applications, company information sessions

    • Screening of application documents, online assessments, and interview coordination (multiple rounds)

  • Oversee recruitment progress and ensure smooth process execution, supported by an RPO vendor

Internship Program Management (60%)

  • Design and implement internship programs

  • Collaborate with internal consulting teams to develop engaging and effective program content

  • Plan and manage operations such as applications, assessments, interviews, and day-of logistics

English Usage

  • Primarily for occasional overseas recruitment activities (approx. twice annually)

  • Tasks may include coordinating local hospitality, arranging transport or meals (e.g., Uber, restaurant bookings)

Scope of Work

Duties may be adjusted within the range of responsibilities as determined by the company.

Appeal Points

  • Opportunity to contribute to large-scale hiring (~300 hires/year)

  • Ability to participate in both operational and strategic initiatives, including planning and executing new projects

Career Path Opportunities

  • Team Leader within the new graduate recruitment division

  • Lateral or upward movement into mid-career recruitment or HR leadership roles

  • Potential to progress into Recruitment Manager or Director-level positions

Requirements

Must-Have Experience(any of the following)

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in recruitment operations (company size not specified)

  • 5+ years working at a BPO provider handling recruitment tasks

  • 5+ years of experience at a recruitment agency (graduate or mid-career hiring both acceptable)

Must-Have Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint (intermediate level or above)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience handling both graduate and mid-career recruitment

  • Experience with high-volume hiring (300–400 hires per year)

  • Broader understanding of HR practices beyond recruitment (e.g., talent development, organizational design)

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Proactive, self-motivated individual eager to grow alongside the team

  • Strong communicator with the ability to build relationships across departments

  • Passionate about supporting individual growth and development