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About the Role

The Talent Development Specialist will play a central role in succession planning for key positions and next-generation leaders. This position involves designing and operating the framework (foundation) that connects talent reviews, assessments, development, and placement/promotion, supporting management decisions in a reproducible manner. The role also leads the practice of talent management by defining the ideal workforce for the AI era, utilizing talent data, and applying AI to business processes to enhance decision-making quality and speed.

Responsibilities

Design and operation of succession planning (core area)
Definition of key positions and requirements for each position (leadership/competencies, etc.)
Design of talent review framework/sessions (meetings/processes) and facilitation, support for decision-making
Design and operation of assessment utilization policy (360-degree, various tools, etc.), support for interpretation and utilization of results
Formulation of guidelines for designing individual candidate development strategies/plans (IDP) and execution support (collaboration with supervisors/stakeholders)
Planning and promotion of next-generation leader development
Design and implementation of selection and development programs, executive coaching, tough assignments, etc.
Design and operation of mentoring/sponsorship mechanisms
Measurement of program effectiveness (KPI design, qualitative/quantitative review) and improvement
Design and advancement of talent management foundation (mechanisms, data, operations)
Policy for organizing talent data (skills/experience/performance/potential, etc.), design of data quality/input operations
Visualization of skills/career information, design of decision-making materials for strategic placement/promotion
Standardization of talent management systems/processes (e.g., review cycles, definitions, guides, templates)
Organization of utilization policy for HR systems/tools and operational design in collaboration with related teams (not limited to system operation personnel)
Stakeholder management/governance
Collaboration with management, organization leaders, HRBPs, etc., to lead issue identification and consensus building
Governance design and operation for handling highly confidential talent information
Participation in related OTD projects (main focus is talent management area)

Requirements

3+ years of practical experience in talent management/organizational talent development in a business company or consulting firm
Experience in designing/operating succession planning or selection/development using talent reviews/assessments
Experience leading issue identification and consensus building through collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including management and organizational leaders
Experience in setting objectives based on qualitative/quantitative data, translating them into mechanisms (processes, guides, KPIs, etc.), and driving operational improvements
Ability to appropriately handle highly confidential information and promote work with governance in mind
Experience utilizing AI tools to improve work productivity/decision-making quality, or experience promoting such utilization

Skills

Japanese language proficiency (CEFR – C1)
English proficiency (CEFR – B2) preferred
Talent management foundation design/advancement (skill information organization, data design, review cycle standardization, HR system utilization, etc.)
Global work experience or experience in facilitating/building consensus in English meetings
Expertise in talent assessment/psychometric testing, competency design, coaching, etc.
Experience in promoting organizational problem-solving through collaboration with other HR domains such as HRBP

Location

Roppongi

Work Type

Full-time
Flextime (no core time, no flexible time)

Experience Level

3+ years

About the Company

The Mercari Group aims to create a richer society by circulating all kinds of value and expanding everyone's potential. Founded in 2013 from a challenge posed during a round-the-world trip, Mercari is a marketplace app that facilitates the circulation of physical goods, money, and all forms of value. We believe that by connecting people through technology, we can realize a world where everyone can achieve their goals and increase their options for contributing to people and society. The OTD (Organization & Talent Development) team within the Mercari Group drives talent management aligned with the Group's mission: 'Circulate all value and expand all possibilities.'
The company operates in an environment with a diverse global workforce (over 50 nationalities) and is committed to designing and implementing succession, development, and placement strategies based on Inclusion & Diversity.
The company is pursuing an 'AI-Native' organizational structure, aiming to enhance the quality and speed of decision-making through the utilization of talent data and the application of AI in business processes.

Equal Opportunity

Mercari Group aims to create a society where individuals can freely create value, regardless of their background. Inclusion & Diversity is essential for achieving Mercari's mission. In our recruitment activities, we promise to eliminate all discrimination based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, physical ability, and other identifiers, to ensure that people from diverse backgrounds who resonate with Mercari's mission and values can join us.
We are committed to eliminating all discrimination based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, physical ability, and other identifiers.