About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
The 123-room Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is the company’s second destination in Japan, in the city’s historic Higashiyama-ku district, close to the Kyoto National Museum and myriad heritage sites such as the Toyokuni Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple. Local artists are featured throughout the traditionally-inspired modern décor characterised by an understated Japanese aesthetic. The Hotel has a spa and fitness centre with a pool, and four food and beverage concepts. There are also be 57 Four Seasons Private Residences.The Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager. Candidates with passion for excellence, expertise in hospitality operations and proven leadership experience are invited to apply for a career with Four Seasons. As a member of the People & Culture Division, the Talent Acquisition Manager across disciplines to deliver an exceptional experience.
About the role:
The Talent Acquisition Manager will lead the recruitment function for the opening of the hotel. They will be a pivotal part of the People and Culture team, reporting directly to the Assistant Director of People and Culture. They will be responsible for developing and managing a Talent Acquisition strategy for Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto. The Talent Acquisition Manager will take ownership and be fully responsible for full cycle recruitment for all types of workers, assistant manager roles, department head level roles, and up to Planning Committee Role. They will build strong relationships with the People and Culture Team, hiring manager, and Planning Committee to determine staffing needs. Although focused on recruitment, they will assist other People and Culture as needed.
What you will do
Oversee full lifecycle recruiting of top tier candidates including sourcing, screening, interviewing, providing feedback / recommendations, and assisting the candidate through offer negotiations and acceptance.
Develop creative approaches to support the Talent Acquisition Roadmap in identifying and attracting qualified, diverse, active and passive candidates for open positions and future opportunities.
Identify and leverage the right internal / external systems and tools to build talent pipeline, internet sourcing, multi-media advertising, social media, job fairs, university fairs, networking, community involvement / partnerships and third-party assistance, when necessary.
Builds appropriate and meaningful relationships with University and Colleges; including hospitality campus, schools globally.
What you bring
A minimum of five years’ experience in Talent Acquisition
A university degree in hospitality or communications or equivalent experience in People & Culture and Talent Acquisition.
Strategic thinker with the capability to see the opportunity to be a story starter on content to leverage resources with the ability to drive applicants' engagement and conversions.
Strategic Recruitment Planning and Analytics and Data-Driven Recruitment skills.
Strong and effective interpersonal skills, relationship building and Networking.
Demonstrates ability to influence others as team leader and manage up on strategy and message, while maintaining open mind and adaptability to others' views.
Excellent communications skills (verbal and written), a keen sense of quality and a creative mind set.
A self-starter that can multi-task and prioritize.
Proficiency in leveraging social media networks and related monitoring tools
Candidate Assessment Accuracy, and coaching
Technological Proficiency in current and new advancements
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English & Japanese are required.
What we offer:
Dynamic Employee Culture where you are encouraged to be your true self!
Inclusive and diverse employee engagement events all year-round
Competitive benefits as well as Holiday Pay
Sick Pay, Disability Coverage and Local pension program
Exclusive discount and travel programs with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts around the world
Complimentary Employee Meals
Comprehensive learning and development programs to help you elevate your craft.
And so much more!
Schedule & Hours:
• On site full time position, Weekdays working from 9am -6pm
Skills Required
- Minimum five years of experience in Talent Acquisition
- University degree in hospitality or communications, or equivalent People and Culture and Talent Acquisition experience
- Strategic recruitment planning, analytics, and data-driven recruitment skills
- Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and networking skills
- Ability to influence others as a team leader and manage up on strategy and messaging
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Creative mindset and ability to develop applicant engagement content
- Ability to self-start, multitask, and prioritize
- Proficiency leveraging social media networks and related monitoring tools
- Candidate assessment accuracy and coaching ability
- Technological proficiency with current and emerging advancements
- Fluency in English and Japanese
What We Do
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts opened its first hotel in 1961, and since that time has been dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality. Currently operating more than 120 hotels and resorts, and more than 50 residential properties in major city centers and resort destinations in 47 countries, and with more than 50 projects under planning or development, Four Seasons consistently ranks among the world's best hotels and most prestigious brands in reader polls, traveler reviews and industry awards. To learn more about our career opportunities, visit fourseasons.com/careers. For more information and reservations, visit fourseasons.com. For the latest news, visit press.fourseasons.com and follow @FourSeasonsPR on Twitter.
