Tapestry Manager, Talent Acquisition

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Location
TokyoTokyoJapan
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Manager
Department
Human Resources, People & Culture
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
Jul 21, 2026

About Tapestry

Tapestry is a New York–based house of modern luxury, uniting the distinctive worlds of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. As an employer, the group offers the scale and sophistication of a global fashion leader while preserving the creative spirit and heritage of its iconic brands. Tapestry cultivates an inclusive, purpose-driven culture where design, craftsmanship, digital innovation, and commercial excellence intersect. Its teams are encouraged to think boldly, grow continuously, and contribute to a more responsible future for fashion, making Tapestry a compelling environment for talent seeking impact, creativity, and international opportunity.

Tapestry seeks Manager, Talent Acquisition in Tokyo to lead full-cycle recruitment, employer branding, and talent pipeline initiatives for Coach and Kate Spade Japan.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Drive end-to-end recruitment processes for all Tapestry positions, partnering with hiring managers to establish position specifications and manage stakeholder alignment throughout the recruitment lifecycle
  • Develop and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies targeting both external and internal candidates, maintaining focus on quality talent identification and placement
  • Conduct proactive candidate sourcing, assessment, and interview management utilising LinkedIn Recruiter and supplementary research methodologies to establish robust talent pipelines across all organisational levels
  • Build and nurture strategic relationships with external recruitment agencies and industry partners, maintaining current market intelligence on compensation trends and talent availability
  • Lead talent development initiatives and drive process improvements in partnership with Human Resources Business Partners and the broader HR team
  • Champion internal mobility programmes and track conversion results to position Tapestry as a compelling talent growth platform
  • Provide strategic consultation to hiring managers regarding recruitment methodologies, market dynamics for passive and active candidates, and talent landscape assessments
  • Represent Tapestry as an employer brand ambassador and lead brand positioning initiatives to enhance external candidate attraction

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3–5 years of professional talent acquisition experience gained within multinational corporate environments, with demonstrated frontline recruiting expertise
  • Business-level proficiency in both English and Japanese (written and verbal)
  • Strong project management and process improvement capabilities
  • Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders across all organisational levels, both internal and external
  • Demonstrated experience navigating dynamic environments requiring flexibility between entrepreneurial and large-organisation operational models
  • Substantial experience in retail or service industry recruitment is highly preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Human Resources Management, or related discipline

Skills

LinkedIn Recruiter Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Talent acquisition strategy Full-cycle recruitment management Candidate assessment and interviewing Relationship management Project management Market research and competitive analysis Negotiation and offer management Presentation skills

Experience

Minimum 3–5 years of talent acquisition and recruitment experience, ideally developed within multinational enterprise environments. Mixed agency and in-house recruiting background is preferred. Prior experience in retail or service industry recruitment is highly valued. Demonstrated success managing searches across multiple organisational levels and functions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Human Resources Management, or related discipline.

Workplace

This position is based in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.

Culture

Tapestry fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, craftsmanship, and consumer insight come together across its portfolio of iconic fashion and lifestyle brands. As an employer, it encourages entrepreneurial thinking, global perspective, and continuous growth, empowering teams to shape meaningful brand experiences while contributing to a culture of innovation and belonging.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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