Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.
If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!
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Reporting to : Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition Japan & Korea
Department : Talent Acquisition, Human Resources
Employment : 6 months Contract
About the Role:
The Talent Acquisition Intern will support recruitment activities across corporate and retail functions in Japan. This role provides hands-on exposure to end-to-end talent acquisition, candidate engagement, sourcing strategies, and recruitment operations. The intern will play an important role in delivering positive candidate experience while supporting the Talent Acquisition team with administrative and operational recruitment activities.
Who You Are:
- Coordinate and schedule interviews with candidates, hiring managers, and interview panel members.
- Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process to ensure a positive candidate experience and strengthen the employer’s brand.
- Proactively follow up with candidates regarding application status, including keeping candidates engaged while hiring decisions are in progress.
- Prepare and send candidate communications, including interview confirmations, follow-up messages, and rejection emails.
- Support LinkedIn sourcing activities to identify and engage potential candidates for open positions.
- Conduct talent sourcing through Japanese job boards, career sites, and professional networks.
- Maintain accurate candidate pipeline tracking and recruitment reports using Excel and internal tracking tools.
- Assist with candidate database management and talent pool development.
- Support recruitment administration, including invoice processing, vendor coordination, and documentation.
- Assist with Workday activities, including candidate creation, profile maintenance, and recruitment process administration.
- Assist the Talent Acquisition team with ad hoc projects and administrative duties.
You'll Need to Have:
- Native-level Japanese and business-level English communication skills (written and verbal).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
- Interest in Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Retail, or Luxury Fashion industries.
- Experience using LinkedIn, job boards, or social media platforms for research or sourcing is a plus.
- Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) or Workday is preferred but not required.
- Proactive, positive, and eager-to-learn attitude.
What You Will Gain:
- Exposure to end-to-end recruitment processes within a global fashion and luxury retail organization.
- Hands-on experience with sourcing, candidate engagement, and employer branding.
- Experience working with an international team and recruitment technologies.
- Opportunity to develop stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Mentorship from experienced and diverse Talent Acquisition professionals and exposure to regional hiring initiatives across Japan.
MK Perks:
- Cross-Brand Discounts & Private Employee Sales – Enjoy exclusive savings across all Capri brands.
- Hybrid Working Model – work at home one day per week for optimal flexibility.
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The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
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At Capri Holdings Limited, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].
Skills Required
- Native-level Japanese communication skills, written and verbal
- Business-level English communication skills, written and verbal
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service mindset
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
- Interest in Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Retail, or Luxury Fashion industries
- Experience using LinkedIn, job boards, or social media platforms for research or sourcing
- Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems or Workday
- Proactive, positive, and eager-to-learn attitude
What We Do
Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear. His namesake company, established in 1981, currently produces a range of products under Michael Kors Collection, MICHAEL Michael Kors, and Michael Kors Mens, including accessories, ready-to-wear, footwear, wearable technology, watches, jewelry, and a full line of fragrance products. Michael Kors stores are operated in the most prestigious cities in the world, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Munich, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Rio de Janeiro. In addition, Michael Kors operates digital flagships across North America, Europe, and Asia, offering customers a seamless omnichannel experience. At the center of it all, is a designer who has created an enduring and iconic luxury lifestyle empire with a distinctive point of view and global reach. Michael Kors has a sharp focus on providing his customers with accessories and clothes that are consistently polished, chic, relaxed, and glamorous. Kors has also been the recipient of numerous industry awards and accolades within the fashion industry, been honored for his philanthropy, and earned the respect and affection of millions. The fashion designer also focuses on giving back. For more than 25 years he has been a passionate supporter of God’s Love We Deliver, a New York-based non-profit organization that cooks and delivers nutritious meals to people living with serious illnesses in and around New York City. Continuing his philanthropic efforts, in 2013 Michael Kors launched “Watch Hunger Stop,” partnering with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to help fight world hunger. Proceeds from annual special-edition products, as well as from other targeted initiatives, help provide food to children through WFP’s school meals program. To date, Michael Kors has helped WFP deliver over twenty five million meals (and counting) to hungry children.
