Recruiter (12-month contract)
UberTokyo, JapanPosted 11 March 2026
Job Description
Recruiter (12-month contract)
Department: People & Places
Team: Talent Acquisition
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Type: Full-Time
**About the Role**
This is for Project Tetris - our APAC-wide initiative to unify and align our commercial workforce strategy.
The hired recruiter will be responsible for hiring and attracting external talent.
**What You'll Do**
1. **Own the full-cycle recruiting process** for high-volume and strategic customer operations’ roles in Japan
2. **Design and implement sourcing strategies** to build robust and diverse talent pipelines.
3. **Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers**, ensuring a consistent and effective interview process that leads to successful hires.
4. **Contribute to the broader Uber TA community** by supporting continuous improvement initiatives and sharing best practices.
5. **Apply a data-driven approach to recruiting:** Analyze talent market trends (including **talent mapping**) and leverage internal data to provide strategic insights, anticipate challenges, and help secure top talent.
**Basic Qualifications**
01. 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, specifically with non-technical roles in a high-growth, fast-paced setting
02. Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English
03. Proven track record of success in recruiting for high-volume Commercial and Business Development roles.
04. Fluent in both Japanese and English (written and spoken).
05. A strong knack for using data and insights to optimize hiring strategies and improve overall processes
06. Proven track record of building strong relationships with a variety of clients, including senior leadership and top tier candidates
07. Experience contributing to diversity and inclusion initiatives through recruiting efforts
08. Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Communications, or a related discipline
09. Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
10. Ability to work onsite from our Tokyo office
**Preferred Qualifications**
Stakeholder management. Strong ability to influence and partner with senior leaders, providing strategic hiring guidance and buildi