Sr Mgr, Talent Acquisition (Japan relocation required)

Job description

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager/Senior Manager to lead recruitment strategy and delivery across Japan. This role is critical to attracting top semiconductor and technology talent in one of the world's most competitive hiring markets. As the Japan TA lead, you will partner with business leaders, hiring managers, HRBPs, and external recruiting partners to drive hiring success across technical and corporate functions. This role offers strong career progression, with opportunities to expand from leading Japan TA to broader JAPAC responsibilities and gain exposure to global Talent Acquisition initiatives, workforce planning, employer branding, talent intelligence, and TA transformation. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end recruitment strategy and delivery across Japan. Partner with senior leaders on hiring plans, talent market insights, and workforce needs. Attract and hire semiconductor and technology talent across Automotive, Communications Infrastructure, Consumer, Industrial, and emerging technology domains. Build talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions. Drive recruitment performance, hiring quality, candidate experience, and process excellence. Utilize talent analytics and market intelligence to influence hiring decisions. Manage and optimize RPO providers, recruitment agencies, and executive search partners. Strengthen employer branding and talent community engagement across Japan. Collaborate with regional and global TA teams on workforce planning, best practices, and TA transformation initiatives Required Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 8+ years (Manager) or 10+ years (Senior Manager) in Talent Acquisition, Executive Search, or Recruitment Consulting. Proven success hiring semiconductor, engineering, or technology talent. Strong understanding of Japan's talent market and recruitment landscape. Experience managing RPO vendors, agencies, and executive search firms. Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills. Business-level Japanese and English proficiency. Preferred Experience within multinational organizations. Leadership experience managing recruiters or TA teams. Knowledge of Japan and APAC semiconductor talent markets. Experience with talent intelligence, recruitment analytics, and AI-enabled recruiting tools. Exposure to regional or global Talent Acquisition programs. Career Opportunity This role is designed for a high-potential TA leader with the ambition to grow beyond country-level responsibility. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to evolve into broader JAPAC Talent Acquisition leadership roles while gaining exposure to global talent strategy and transformation initiatives. Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier . With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future. At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives. We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process. Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us? Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement .