The Candidate Engagement Specialist (CES) is responsible for candidate generation primarily through direct sourcing and research to attract both passive and active candidates. The CES may manage an individual requisition load participating in discovery intake to offer negotiation or form part of a sourcing team supplying qualified candidates for requisitions managed by the IBM Talent Acquisition Partners. The CES will help define develop plan and implement recruiting strategies utilizing their market knowledge. They will act as the first point of contact for candidates and will be able to sell the client’s EVP and talk knowledgeably about the company industry and role opportunity.
•   Participates in the role discovery meeting with Hiring Manager and agrees delivery expectations timelines and sourcing strategies
•   Consults with the Talent Acquisition Partner on the role requirements and sector/market talent supply considerations which may impact delivery
•   Develops comprehensive innovative sourcing strategies including passive candidate outreach channels recruitment marketing plans and talent pool mining.
•   Drives innovative programs events campaigns and networking channels to build referrals and candidate pipeline
•   Conducts or orchestrates projects as required including email marketing competitor organizational chart mapping mapping target companies and professional and alumni associations social media cold calling and social activities
•   Use screening and selection criteria to identify qualified candidates and determine the relevant strength of the candidates in the pool
•   Acts as a brand ambassador to engage passive candidates and develop and retain their interest in the client’s company
•   Sources screens and submits candidate short-lists to the Talent Acquisition Partners.
•   Keeps systems accurately updated as required.
•   Prioritizes workload based on sourcing effort required in order to meet weekly/monthly/quarterly production goals and revenue targets as set by management team
•   Contributes through excellent delivery to high client satisfaction levels with the service to promote positive NPS scores references and case studies from the account
•   At least 2 years of recruitment experience for the Japanese market with sourcing expertise in either an in-house RPO or agency role.
•   Good working proficiency in computer skills and MS Office.
•   Fluency in English and native Japanese proficiency
•   At least 2 years of experience with direct sourcing methodologies and channels
•   Experience of sourcing for Technology roles