Recruitment Agency Japan

Top-Tier Recruiters, Japan

Japan is an island country in the Asia Pacific. It has the fourth-largest economy by nominal GDP and is one of the world’s largest importers and exporters. The country has made significant contributions to technology and science and is an international leader in the electronics, robotics, and automotive industries.

Japanese culture is globally renowned, encompassing its art, cuisine, music, film, and popular culture, which includes the influential manga, anime, and video game sectors, establishing Japan as a cultural superpower.

Japan has a tight labor market, with a low unemployment rate and a rising number of unfilled vacancies due to a shortage of qualified candidates, especially bilinguals. This can make recruitment challenging for employers in Japan, which is where Keller comes in.

We leave no stone unturned in our search for the perfect candidates, helping you find the right fit for your staffing requirements. Our approach is versatile and can be adjusted to fulfill the specific human resources needs of our client firms. As a proud member of NPAworldwide, Keller is capable of providing our clients (both employers and prospective employees) with the tools needed to achieve new heights.

Over the years, Keller has gained widespread recognition as a leading recruiting agency in Japan. We have a long track record of successfully pairing talented professionals with their ideal employers, and vice versa. We also have a long history of providing candidates who meet the exact needs and requirements of each of our clients.

Our team is made up of passionate recruitment experts and consultants, each highly qualified and with many years of first-hand experience working in the recruitment industry. Along with our vast experience, we have also gained advanced technical knowledge and specialized skill sets. This, combined with the professional and academic qualifications of our team members, is utilized to provide our clientele with the excellent service they have come to expect from our firm.

Keller's Services

We tailor our recruitment services to meet the needs of our clients, understanding that no company is the same. This customized approach ensures that we place the right professionals in the right jobs, saving our clients precious time, money, and resources in the long run.

Furthermore, our industry specialists understand the nuances of the local market, giving us an advantage over other Japanese recruitment firms when sourcing candidates for open roles. We also have access to international job boards and a vast database of candidates, allowing us to locate professionals who may not be actively seeking a new position but are open to job opportunities.

Finally, Keller’s recruitment agents are on hand to address any questions or concerns that may arise during the hiring process. We also assist with onboarding to ensure the new hire quickly assimilates into the company.

Our Industries

Keller can identify workers for jobs across a range of industries in Japan, including:

• Aerospace
• Automotive
• Biotechnology
• Electronics
• Entertainment
• Finance
• Food & Beverage
• Pharmaceuticals
• Real Estate
• Retail
• Robotics
• Shipbuilding
• Steel
• Textiles
• Tourism

Our Placements

Keller can procure top-tier professionals for positions spanning the employment spectrum, from fixed-term contracts to part-time and temp-to-hire roles. Our recruiters can also engage professionals across every level of expertise, from junior to mid and senior management. Here are some common job roles we fill in Japan:

• Chef
• Customer Service Representative
• Factory Worker
• Financial Analyst
• Graphic Designer
• IT Consultant
• Marketing Specialist
• Mechanical Engineer
• Nurse
• Project Manager
• Research Scientist
• Sales Manager
• Software Engineer
• Teacher
• Translator

While these are some of the most common Industries and Roles Keller recruits for, this list is not exhaustive and we are able to supply talent for a wide range of sectors and positions.

Our Approach

To kickstart the recruitment process, we schedule a meeting between our consultants and our client’s business leaders. During this meeting, we compile a profile for the ideal candidate to define the parameters of the job search. This includes the preferred attributes, qualifications, and skills of prospective candidates, plus the challenges and responsibilities that come with the job.

Once the candidate profile is complete, we start approaching job seekers who may be a good fit for the requirements. We consider candidates who are both in the job market and those who are not but could be looking for the right opportunity to make their next career move.

Every professional interested in the role undergoes a rigorous evaluation to validate their previous work experience and CV references. We also perform background checks for things such as criminal history. We also make use of advanced psychometric testing to ensure the very best outcomes for our clients.

We aim to improve recruitment efficiency by making use of specialized software for tracking candidates, analyzing talent, and performing our background checks.

Professionals who pass the assessment phase will be placed on a shortlist and presented to our client for final interviews.

Why Keller Makes Use of a Customized Approach to Recruitment

As mentioned, skilled recruiters with decades of combined hands-on experience make up Keller’s team. All of these experiences have had a profound influence on the way in which we approach recruitment, but one experience was particularly pivotal in our development as a company.

We had this experience in Keller’s early days when he had just started operating as a recruitment agency. During this time, our team was still making use of a standardized recruitment approach. Our client base was small, but this one-fits-all approach had satisfied them until that point.

However, our agency grew enough to take on projects with bigger clients, and we were soon given the opportunity to fill a key role for an important client. Confident in the cookie-cutter strategy we had been using, we applied the same method to this project. Unfortunately, and to our surprise, the placement failed. We had selected a candidate who was not able to meet the client’s needs and requirements, and they did not have the experience needed to perform job tasks properly.

While this was a challenging experience for our team, it was the catalyst for changes that helped our company grow. It highlighted the many limitations of the generic, industry-standard recruitment approach we had been using, and showed us the importance of instead offering our clients customized solutions.

As a result of our tailored solutions, we have built and maintained a lasting reputation for high-quality, reliable services. We have also been able to foster enduring client relationships. Our methodology has influenced the industry and contributed to a better understanding of recruitment, as well as how searches are conducted around the globe.

Local Expertise, Global Reach

Today’s ever-evolving business landscape demands swift action from companies for them to stay afloat. Keller understands that navigating these fluctuations can be challenging, which is why we stay informed about the most recent developments and findings in the industry. This enables us to predict when the next change will happen and put measures in place to circumvent them, capitalizing on any opportunities that arise in the process.

We also value continuous learning, and our recruiters aim to stay in the loop on the latest technological advancements in the recruitment arena in order to provide our clients with the best and most efficient service.

Beyond our knowledge of local industry dynamics, we have an international presence that allows us to source candidates from abroad. In other words, we can extend our search for the perfect candidate beyond local borders should our client express a desire to hire someone outside of Japan.

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Why Use Keller for Premier Recruitment in Japan?

A core tenet of our recruitment approach is upholding our clients’ privacy, offering professional recruiting services that never compromise their business’s security. In order to safeguard sensitive client information and data, Keller adheres strictly to industry standards for ethical and responsible practices. It is part of our mission for excellence to conduct each of our services with the utmost professionality, confidentiality, and respect for the privacy and safety of our clientele.

In addition, we follow an impartial approach to candidate selection that ensures every applicant has an equal opportunity to be selected for the role regardless of age, gender, religion, or ethnic background. In other words, we focus on a candidate’s skills and qualifications and whether they would be a good fit for the company culture in terms of their personality. This forms part of our mission to provide unbiased and inclusive recruitment services, as well as our commitment to fostering a more diverse and multicultural labor market.

Keller’s Guarantee

As one of the top recruitment agencies in Japan, Keller knows the value of hiring the right employee for your business. We also know the positive implications that every correct placement affords us as a recruitment firm. Consequently, we are committed to delivering only the best professionals to our client firms.

However, should a candidate we place fall short of our client’s standards or depart from the company before the end of their first 90 days of employment, we will offer to replace them at no additional charge.

Keller’s consultants and recruiters are committed to handling client queries, questions, and concerns in a respectful and constructive manner.

Contact one of Keller’s recruitment consultants today to find out how we can enhance your team.