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Freelance Recruitment Partner (Japan)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Fluent Japanese and English (written and spoken)
  • Strong knowledge of the Japanese talent market
  • Previous recruitment or talent sourcing experience
  • Self-motivated, organised and able to work independently

Responsibilities

  • Source and engage high-quality candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, networking and other channels
  • Screen, interview and qualify candidates against client requirements
  • Partner closely with Service Delivery Team and Managing Director to deliver outstanding recruitment solutions
  • Build and maintain talent pipelines across multiple sectors

Key facts

Other skills

  • Communication With Candidates
  • Organizational Skills
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Self-Motivation
  • Proactivity
  • Delivery Focused

About the company

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David Kennedy Recruitment Ltd.

Staffing & Recruiting

DKR is an elite Recruitment Agency formed in 2018 (HQ) in the UK servicing clients across more than 30 countries offering Multilingual & Niche recruitment services to some of the world's largest and most successful businesses!

Company details

Company typeStartup
IndustryStaffing & Recruiting
Company size11 - 50

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Job description

🇯🇵 Freelance Recruitment Partner – Japan (Remote)

Earn up to 40% Commission on Every Placement

David Kennedy Recruitment (DKR) is expanding across Japan and we're looking for ambitious, well-connected Recruitment Partners who know how to find, engage and deliver exceptional talent.

With hundreds of live vacancies globally and clients ranging from iGaming, Tech, BPO, Sales, Customer Experience and Operations, you'll never be short of opportunities to work on.

Whether you're an experienced recruiter, sourcing specialist or independent consultant looking to maximise your earnings, we'd love to speak with you.

Position

Freelance Recruitment Partner

📍 Japan (Remote)
💼 Freelance / Contractor (invoice required)
💰 Up to 40% commission on successful placements
🌍 Access to 500+ live vacancies globally


What You'll Be Doing

✅ Source and engage high-quality candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, networking and other channels

✅ Screen, interview and qualify candidates against client requirements

✅ Partner closely with our Service Delivery Team and Managing Director to deliver outstanding recruitment solutions

✅ Build and maintain talent pipelines across multiple sectors

✅ Coordinate interviews and manage candidate communication throughout the process

✅ Keep candidate information organised and updated within our ATS

✅ Develop long-term relationships with candidates and become their trusted career partner


What We're Looking For

✔ Fluent Japanese+English (written and spoken)

✔ Strong knowledge of the Japanese talent market

✔ Ability to source and recruit candidates within Japan

✔ Previous recruitment or talent sourcing experience

✔ Experience recruiting internationally is highly advantageous

✔ Self-motivated, organised and able to work independently

✔ Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

✔ Responsive, proactive and delivery-focused mindset

✔ ATS and recruitment technology experience is a plus


Why Join DKR?

🚀 Access to 500+ active vacancies across Europe, LATAM, MENA and APAC

💰 Earn up to 40% commission on every successful placement

🌍 Fully remote with complete flexibility

🤝 Work alongside one of the fastest-growing recruitment ecosystems in the industry

📈 Opportunity to scale your earnings with no cap on success

⚡ Fast-moving, supportive and transparent environment

💚 Commission paid promptly and collaboration handled professionally from start to finish


If you're based in Japan and have the ability to identify, engage and deliver great talent, let's talk.

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