**Introduction** * The Talent Acquisition Partner (TAP) is responsible for building relationships with Hiring Managers and business stakeholders. * They will proactively engage with their clients to understand and plan for current and future hiring demand, ensuring robust hiring strategies exist to drive the success of the function. * Working as their Trusted Advisor, the TAP will develop an in-depth knowledge of the talent requirements of the Hiring Manager’s business and be able to consult on relevant industry/sector and market talent insights which impact delivery. * The TAP will share recruitment delivery updates and identify opportunities for simplification, innovation, and continuous improvement in delivery, using data to support and back up client discussions. **Your role and responsibilities** * Works with Hiring Managers and client leadership to understand their hiring forecasts and translate it into recruitment plans on an agreed frequency. * Develop an in-depth knowledge of the client’s business and industry sector. * May facilitate the role discovery meeting with Hiring Manager and recruiters to discuss delivery expectations, timelines and sourcing activities * Consults with the Hiring Manager on the role requirements and sector/market talent supply considerations which may impact delivery. * Partners with IBM’s Sourcing Science team to ensure sourcing campaigns and activities are successful * May support the delivery team in short-list presentation of candidates as required * Analyze platform data to identify ways to improve and optimize delivery performance and share best practice across the account team. **Required technical and professional expertise** ・At least 5 years of recruitment and/or HR experience for the Japanese market. ・At least 2 years in a client management role working across a variety of stakeholders ・Good working proficiency in computer skills and MS Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint) ・Native Japanese speaker and fluency in English. **Preferred technical and professional experience** '- Experience in recruitment within the consulting or IT services industry - Experience in planning and managing recruitment-related events - Experience in planning and executing initiatives to enhance employer branding - Business-level English proficiency, with strong reading and writing skills required IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.