Talent Acquisition Specialist (Tech) & Coordinator- Contract

Introduction

About Us

Mercari is Japan's biggest C2C marketplace founded in 2013 with the mission to “create value in a global marketplace where anyone can buy & sell”. From being the first tech unicorn from Japan before its IPO in 2018 we have come a long way towards becoming a global player and continuously and diligently work towards our transformation journey with a strong focus on our mission. Since its inception, Mercari Group has worked to grow its services, investing in both our people and technology. Over time Mercari has expanded from being the top player in the C2C marketplace in Japan to new geographies like the U.S.

We have also successfully launched new businesses such as Merpay, which is a mobile payment service platform with a vision to create a society where anyone can realize their dreams through a new ecosystem centered not only on payment service but also on credit.

Today, Mercari Group is made up of multiple subsidiary businesses including logistics, B2C platform, blockchain, and sports team management.

For our services to be utilized by people worldwide; however, there is still a mountain of work ahead of us. This endeavor naturally requires the capability of the best talent and minds, and that is exactly the reason for us to launch the India Center of Excellence. With your help, we will continue to take on the world stage and strive to grow into a successful global tech company.

Our Culture

To achieve our mission at Mercari, our organization and each of our employees share the same values and perspectives.

Our individual guidelines for action are defined by our four values:

• Go Bold
• All for One
• Be a Pro
• Move Fast

Our organization is also shaped by our four foundations:

• Sustainability
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Trust & Openness
• Well-being for Performance
  

Regardless of how big Mercari gets, the culture will remain essential to achieving our mission and something we want to preserve throughout our organization.

We invite you to read the “Mercari Culture Doc,” which summarizes the behaviors and mindset shared by Mercari and its employees. We continue to build an environment where all of our members of diverse backgrounds are accepted and recognized, and where they can thrive while holding dear to Mercari’s culture.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Technical Recruiter to join Mercari India on a 12-month contract and support hiring for technical roles across the organization. This role is ideal for someone with strong recruiting fundamentals, the ability to operate with a high degree of independence, and a hands-on approach to execution.

You will be responsible for driving recruitment activities end-to-end for assigned roles, partnering closely with hiring managers and cross-functional stakeholders, and ensuring a smooth and high-quality candidate experience throughout the process. In addition to recruitment delivery, you will also play an important role in interview coordination and process management, helping ensure timely scheduling, stakeholder alignment, and operational excellence.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable managing multiple priorities independently, and enjoys combining strategic recruiting with strong execution.

Work Responsibilities

What you will do

As a Recruiter, you will actively and boldly lead recruiting activities to help grow Mercari India Global Center of Excellence with members who are excited about taking on the challenges of making Mercari into a global marketplace.

Specific responsibilities and expectations of this job include the following:

• Be an ambassador and effective spokesperson for Mercari - attract and hire the best talent in the industry
• Ensure an excellent candidate experience through clear communication, timely follow-ups, and thoughtful process management
• Drive interview logistics and coordination, including scheduling, panel alignment, interviewer communication, and candidate updates
• Independently drive hiring needs for our engineering units end-to-end, and manage the entire lifecycle of recruitment, by closely collaborating with the Mercari India site lead, HRBP, relevant hiring managers and interviewers
• Develop and plan recruiting strategies around sourcing, branding, candidate experience and management and the global talent market
• Proactively execute sourcing strategies to engage and nurture the pipeline of passive talents, and take steps to approach people from diverse backgrounds
• Work with stakeholders to ensure smooth onboarding of new hires in Mercari
• Work with stakeholders to drive new employee engagement and internal/corporate branding
• Make use of data to improve the sourcing/hiring process as well as create a great candidate experience

Below are tools used in work:

• G Suite (Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Calendar, Google Meet, etc.)
• Slack
• Workable (ATS)
• LinkedIn
• Notion Ai
• GitHub, etc.
• Plus any other recruiting tools as you see fit - we can discuss

Bold Challenges

• At Mercari, we offer a unique challenge of building a strong, scalable organization in a rapidly-changing industry and a competitive talent market.
• In this role, you will take on a great deal of responsibility, and your expertise and contribution will have a huge, positive impact on the company as a whole, where the need for great tech talent is imminent.
• At Mercari, all employees are expected to commit to recruiting activities, not just recruitment specialists. This culture provides an opportunity to propose and carry out robust initiatives involving diverse teams across regions - so your bold & proactive action towards optimal solutions will be appreciated.

Minimum Requirements

• Shared belief in Mercari Group’s mission and values
• 3-6+ years or more relevant experience in recruiting work either in house or in an agency setup
• Hands-on experience with interview coordination and recruitment operations
• Substantial experience in a broad range of recruiting activities, such as direct sourcing, working with recruitment agencies, planning and carrying out hiring events, etc.
• Mindset of taking on bold challenges, acting fast, and learning from mistakes
• Experience leading initiatives and managing projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Flexibility and speed, enabling agile response to complex organization issues
• “Kaizen” or “improvement” mindset by making use of quantitative and qualitative recruitment data

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience hiring for product companies, startups, or high-growth technology organizations
• Familiarity with talent markets for software engineering and related technical domains
• Experience using ATS platforms and recruiting tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, and scheduling tools
• Ability to use recruiting data and insights to improve hiring outcomes
• Experience supporting process improvements, employer branding initiatives, or recruiting projects beyond day-to-day execution
• Experience working with diverse and cross-functional teams

Working Conditions

Employment Status

Contract role for 12 months

• Hybrid workstyle
• Employees will have to work for a minimum of two days a week in the office (with the specific days being determined by your Manager), leaving you flexibility to work remotely up to two days a week.
• Employees will be able to temporarily work from a location (within India) other than their main office for up to five business days per quarter. The goal here is to give everyone more flexibility around Festival and holiday travel. Please inform your respective manager at-least 2 weeks in advance.
• To build a strong & highly-engaged organization in India, we highly encourage everyone to work from our Bangalore offices, especially during the initial office setup phase.
• We will continue to review and update the policy to address future organizational needs.

Work Hours

• Full flextime (no core time)Flexible to choose working hours other than team common meetings

Location

Bangalore, India