Recruitment Account Manager | Fully Remote | 4-day week/30-Hour Week Option Available

Support Japanese startups in hiring top global tech talent — from anywhere in Japan, on a schedule that fits your life. This role is fully remote with genuine flexibility, based on a flexible 30-hour workweek schedule.

Position Overview

At PeopleX Inc. Active Connector Group, we connect top global engineers with Japan’s leading startups and venture companies, doing so in a way that differs from traditional recruiting firms.

Unlike the typical model where one person manages the entire recruitment process, at Active Connector we have a dedicated team of specialists handling each key area. As an Account Manager, you will focus on building strong relationships with clients and candidates, while our international team of experts supports you throughout the hiring journey.

To learn more about our unique approach and team support, please visit:

https://go.active-connector.co.jp/infographic_faq_2306

Main Responsibilities

(At the time of hire)

・Conduct meetings with clients to understand hiring requirements

・Create and adjust job descriptions based on hiring needs

・Collaborate closely with team members, including sourcers and support staff

・Recommend candidates and follow up on application screening

・Communicate regularly with clients (via Google Meet, Slack, email, etc.)

・Schedule coordination and salary/offer negotiations with candidates and clients

・Track hiring progress and generate reports

(Scope of work)

You will perform duties as designated by the company. If changes in duties are required, you will be notified and changes will be made upon mutual agreement.

Requirements

Must-Have

・2–3+ years of hands-on experience in the recruiting/staffing industry

・Business-level English

・Fluent Japanese (JLPT N1+)

・Availability to work during core hours (weekdays, 13:00–16:00)

・A reliable PC and internet environment, and ability to work from home

Nice-to-Have

・Experience recruiting in the tech field (e.g., for engineers)

・Experience supporting hiring for startups or venture companies

Employment Type & Work Conditions

・Employment type: Full-time (準正社員 / Jun-seishain) (with 6-month probationary period — same salary and benefit conditions apply)

・Work style: Fully remote (anywhere in Japan)

・Flex time system with core hours: 13:00–16:00

・3-day sick leave from day one

Schedule & Compensation:

・Working days & hours: 30 hrs/week total (flexible structure: 4 days × 7.5 hrs or 5 days × 6 hrs)

・Monthly salary: ¥310,000–¥400,000 (Includes 30 hours of fixed overtime per month; based on skills and experience)

・Incentive program available

Benefits & Working Conditions

・Comprehensive Social Insurance (Health Insurance, Employees' Pension, Employment Insurance, Worker's Accident Compensation Insurance). ・Commuting Allowance: Not provided (due to full-remote work policy).

・Regular Health Checkups (partially subsidized).

・Stock Option Plan.

・Side Jobs Allowed (applicable to specific grades and above; subject to approval).

Recruitment Process

1. Resume screening

2. First interview (meet teammates)

3. Final interview (meet group manager)

*Order and number of interviews may change, and a casual interview may be included in the final round

*All interviews are conducted online

Work Location

Remote (can be based anywhere in Japan)

No future plans to change work location