About the company

Our client is an international fashion retailer operating in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. The organisation values collaboration, transparency, safety and trust, with a non-hierarchical culture where people are encouraged to contribute, share ideas and support one another.

Employees work with colleagues across retail, HR and management teams to deliver effective people solutions and respond to changing business needs. The company promotes a positive, practical and inclusive approach, welcoming individuals who are comfortable with uncertainty and motivated by finding ways forward. This is an attractive opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, improving recruitment practices and contributing to a supportive workplace culture.

What the job entails

As Recruitment Coordinator, you will support volume hiring activities and help ensure an efficient, consistent recruitment process. You will coordinate recruitment administration, monitor recruitment KPIs and maintain a high level of attention to detail when following agreed processes.

The role involves working closely with store management teams and HR colleagues, providing constructive feedback and supporting the development of others. You may also contribute to coaching and training for store management teams. In addition, you will collaborate with HR colleagues on labour-market insights, salary and benefits information, and relevant legal requirements.

Based in Tokyo, this permanent part-time position involves 20 hours per week in a hybrid working environment. Success will require strong organisation, clear communication and the ability to prioritise effectively while working with a range of stakeholders.

Key requirements

• Experience in volume hiring and working with recruitment KPIs.
• Working proficiency in both English and Japanese, verbally and in writing.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload efficiently.
• A results-oriented approach combined with careful attention to administrative detail.
• Commitment to following recruitment processes and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to support and develop others through constructive feedback.
• Experience coaching or training store management teams is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt your approach to different stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating with HR colleagues on labour-market insights, salary and benefits information, and legal requirements.
• A self-starting, positive and practical attitude, with a willingness to find solutions.
• Comfort working with uncertainty or limited information.
• Legal right to work in Japan.
• Willingness to work in a collaborative, transparent and non-hierarchical environment.

Benefits

• Permanent part-time employment with a 20-hour working week.
• Hybrid working arrangements based in Tokyo.
• The opportunity to work within an international retail organisation.
• A collaborative, transparent and trust-based working culture.
• A non-hierarchical environment that values contribution and teamwork.
• Opportunities to support and develop colleagues through constructive feedback, coaching and training.
• Exposure to recruitment, HR and labour-market activities across a diverse stakeholder group.
• A role with scope to contribute to effective volume-hiring processes and continuous improvement.
• A workplace that values safety, openness and a positive “yes-we-can” attitude.