Talent Acquisition Partner - Bilingual (Contract)

Our Mission: Driving technology always feels old. Not by a little bit. We believe vehicles can be a thousand times smarter, safer, and more connected to the world around us, and our mission is to see it happen. In 2019, we joined forces with Honda as their first startup acquisition, and now we’re expanding our vision into building the future of electric vehicles (BEVs) for millions of people around the world.

Why Drivemode: Drivemode is the new software and user experience division of Honda that is focused on digital experience for new electric vehicles. You will be joining an exciting startup environment that combines impactful work, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits. By becoming a part of our team, you'll contribute to our crucial mission of changing the way people engage with vehicles and help solve the world's environmental challenges. This presents an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and drive Honda's success in the EV market.

About the role: As a Talent Acquisition Partner you will play a crucial role in building a top-tier team dedicated to delivering a seamless digital experience for Honda drivers. In this role, you will be responsible for attracting, sourcing, screening, guiding through the interview process and hiring best talent for technical and non-technical positions across the organization.

 You will collaborate closely with hiring managers & team, as well as HR Team to ensure we identify and onboard the best candidates who will help drive innovation and success for our users and partners. Given the fast-paced environment of startups, you must be adaptable and proactive, managing the recruitment process efficiently to help the company scale rapidly while maintaining a strong cultural fit.

What You Will Do:

• End-to-End Recruitment: Own and manage the full recruitment lifecycle from job posting creation to offer acceptance and transition to the onboarding stage.
• Sourcing & Pipeline Development: Proactively identify and engage with potential candidates through multiple channels (e.g., LinkedIn, networking events, and referrals), ensuring a consistent and healthy talent pipeline. 
• Candidate Screening & Assessment: Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate assessments to ensure candidates meet both professional and cultural requirements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and create the best recruitment strategy and process for the role opening.
• Candidate Experience: Ensure a smooth and positive journey for candidates at every stage of the hiring process, from initial outreach to offer acceptance.
• Recruitment Metrics & Reporting: Track and report on recruitment progress, time-to-fill, best sources and other key metrics, offering insights and recommendations to improve the hiring process.
• Employer Branding: Assist in developing and promoting the company’s employer brand within the tech community to attract talent and position the organization as an employer of choice.

What We Are Looking For:

• Experience: 5 years of experience in technical recruiting, with a proven track record of successfully filling engineering, design, product, and other tech-related roles.
• Skills: In-depth knowledge of the local talent market, with the ability to identify right candidates and creatively engage them, sparking interest in Drivemode's opportunities.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in Japanese and English, with the ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Recruiting Tools: Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, etc.).
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify challenges in the hiring process and implement creative solutions to address them.
• Organizational Skills: Strong time-management and organizational abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple hiring processes concurrently.
• Team Player: Collaborative mindset, working effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us:

• Innovation-Driven Environment: Work alongside brilliant people who are passionate about creating digital experience and support those who do that. 
• Our Culture: Openness, transparency, and communication are always priorities. We trust our employees’ abilities to make decisions in the best interest of Drivemode and give them the freedom to do what it takes to bring out the best in themselves and others.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Drivemode is proud of an exceptionally diverse team with employees coming from more than 20 countries and territories. We value the different perspectives of our team and work together creatively to improve and provoke new ideas