Recruiter (6 month contract)

Job Description:

Here at Rakuten Kobo Inc. we offer a casual working start-up environment and a group of friendly and talented individuals. Our employees rank us highly in terms of commitment to work/life balance. We realize that for our people to be innovative, creative and passionate they need to feel valued and supported. We believe in rewarding all our employees with competitive salaries and training opportunities.   

If you’re looking for a company that inspires passion, personal, and professional growth – join Kobo and come help us make reading lives better.  

The Role:  

Rakuten Kobo Inc. is looking for a Recruiter (6 month contract) to join our Global Recruitment team! Reporting to our Senior Manager, Global Recruitment, this person will be partnering across Kobo’s business units to identify top talent for our amazing team. 

You are driven with an interpersonal savvy that allows you to develop lasting relationships with both candidates and hiring managers. You will be responsible for identifying and generating pipelines of qualified candidates. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of roles across the entire organization. As a key member of the Global Recruitment team, you will see your contributions shape Rakuten’s growth and culture.   

What you’ll be doing:  

• Manage full cycle recruiting process and ensure a seamless, consistent and positive candidate experience 
• Source qualified candidates, review resumes and pre-screen candidates while moving the interview process forward in a timely manner  
• Utilize AI-driven platforms and generative tools to enhance sourcing precision, personalize candidate engagement, and improve overall operational efficiency.
• Organize and facilitate interview debriefs  
• Use competitive intelligence and industry knowledge to research and identify new recruiting channels   
• Build strong partnerships with hiring managers and hiring teams to source and identify candidates that will excel at Rakuten Kobo    
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter and other recruiting platforms in order to source top talent  
• Drive offer approval, extension and negotiation   
• Provide best in class candidate experience throughout the recruitment process 
• Attend external recruitment events and career fairs when needed 

The Skillset:  

• 3-5 years of recruitment experience preferable in both agency and corporate environments 
• Experience recruiting for both technical and business roles  
• Proficient in leveraging AI tools to streamline sourcing, automate administrative tasks, and accelerate the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle.
• Expert-level knowledge of applicant tracking systems (e.g. Workday), LinkedIn Recruiter and other recruiting technologies  
• Ability to qualify a candidate and understand what each candidate brings to the table, and then connect that candidate with the right opportunity at Rakuten Kobo  
• Proven experience in full lifecycle technical recruiting within a corporate environment working with multifunctional areas including technical  
• You must be flexible and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities  
• Strong communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers  
• Detail oriented and able to work with a high sense of urgency, within a fast paced environment   
• Experience in international recruitment an asset 

About Rakuten Kobo Inc.
Owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten and headquartered in Toronto, Rakuten Kobo Inc. is one of the most advanced global e-commerce companies, with the world’s most innovative e-reading services offering more than 6 million eBooks and audiobooks to 30 million + customers in 190 countries. Kobo delivers the best digital reading experience through creative innovation, award-winning e-readers, and top-ranking mobile apps. Kobo is a part of the Rakuten group of companies.

Rakuten Kobo Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process are available on request. Any information received related to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Rakuten Kobo would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only qualified candidates will be shortlisted.

Beware of fraudulent job offers claiming to be from Rakuten. Rakuten does not send unsolicited job offers or request money during the recruitment process. Learn more: https://rakutenemploymentalert.com/

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Rakuten is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process are available on request. Any information received related to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially. 

Rakuten would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only qualified candidates will be shortlisted.

Beware of fraudulent job offers claiming to be from Rakuten. Rakuten does not send unsolicited job offers or request money during the recruitment process. Learn more: https://rakutenemploymentalert.com/

At the time of posting, Rakuten expects the compensation for this role to be within the range shown below. Individual compensation may vary based on job-related factors, including the skills, qualifications, and experience of the successful candidate as well as business need and geographic location. The successful applicant for this role may be eligible for employee benefits as the company implements.