Senior Technical Recruiter Japan

ASM; Almere; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM in Almere is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to lead end-to-end recruitment for senior roles across Japan, Asia, US and Europe. You will partner with global leaders to attract top talent in a competitive semiconductor market.

You bring 8+ years in talent acquisition, strong sourcing and executive-stakeholder skills, and fluency in English and Japanese. This high-visibility role offers international impact and opportunities to shape future talent pipelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience in tech/semiconductor environments.
• Proven success recruiting diverse professionals and senior leadership.
• Experience supporting multiple geographic regions within complex organizations.
• Strong track record of direct sourcing and hiring passive candidates.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for senior roles across Japan, Asia, US and Europe.
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to engage passive talent.
• Shape future-focused talent pipelines aligned with ASM's strategy.
• Partner with senior leaders to provide market insights and hiring recommendations.
• Drive high-quality candidate experiences through the recruitment lifecycle.
• Assess candidates for capability, leadership potential, and fit.
• Utilize market data to support hiring decisions and workforce planning.
• Influence stakeholders to improve hiring outcomes and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and global Talent Acquisition teams.
• Represent ASM in external market to strengthen employer brand.
• Continuously identify process improvements in recruitment tools and methods.

Skills

Sourcing

Talent mapping

Executive presence

Stakeholder management

Talent acquisition

Data-driven decisions

English

Japanese

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture.

With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.

• Japan > Kawasaki

The Role

As a Senior Technical Recruiter Japan you will lead the end-to-end recruitment of experienced professionals and senior leaders across multiple business functions and geographies. This is a highly visible role requiring exceptional stakeholder management, market intelligence, and proactive sourcing capabilities.

You will partner closely with senior leaders to identify, attract, and secure top talent in a highly competitive semiconductor market. Success in this role requires a strong executive presence, the ability to influence at all levels, and a proactive, data-driven approach to talent acquisition.

This role is based in Almere and will serve as a key Talent Acquisition partner supporting hiring across Japan, Asia, US, and Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes for experienced, senior, and executive-level positions across Japan, Asia, US, and Europe.
• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage passive talent across highly competitive industries.
• Enable ASM’s long-term business strategy by shaping future-focused talent pipelines, recruiting for emerging organizational capabilities, and partnering with leaders to anticipate workforce needs in a rapidly evolving industry
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and hiring managers, providing market insights, talent intelligence, and strategic hiring recommendations.
• Drive high-quality candidate experiences throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments, evaluating capability, leadership potential, and organizational fit.
• Utilize market data and competitive intelligence to support hiring decisions and workforce planning discussions.
• Influence stakeholders and challenge hiring assumptions where appropriate to improve hiring outcomes.
• Partner closely with HR Business Partners and global Talent Acquisition colleagues to support organizational growth initiatives.
• Represent ASM professionally in the external market, enhancing our employer brand and talent community presence.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, tools, and hiring effectiveness.

What You'll Bring

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, preferably in-house within technology, semiconductor, engineering, industrial, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success recruiting diverse experienced professionals and (senior) leadership talent
• Proven experience supporting multiple geographic regions and working within complex international organizations.
• Strong track record of direct sourcing and successfully hiring passive candidates.

Key Competencies

• Exceptional sourcing, networking, and talent mapping capabilities.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to partner credibly with senior and executive stakeholders.
• Strategic, big-picture mindset combined with hands-on recruiting execution.
• Excellent consultation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of total rewards principles and building competitive offers
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of talent market dynamics.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Highly organized, resilient, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Data-driven approach to decision making and problem solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Japanese.

What Success Looks Like

• Builds trusted partnerships with senior leaders across Europe and North America.
• Creates robust talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles.
• Delivers exceptional candidate and stakeholder experiences.
• Proactively identifies and engages talent before hiring needs arise.
• Provides valuable market intelligence that influences hiring and workforce decisions.
• Serves as a visible Talent Acquisition leader and business partner, specifically within the Japan and Asia region.